BMC fast-tracks Mumbai footpath revamp, floats 15-plus tenders after ‘Pedestrian First’ push

Updated On: 10 August, 2026 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS

Days after Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide launched the BMC's Pedestrian First campaign and inspected footpaths in Vile Parle, the civic body has floated more than 15 tenders for footpath repairs and upgrades across several Mumbai suburbs

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Motorcyclists ride along a footpath meant for pedestrians, highlighting the very problems the BMC’s ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign aims to address. File pics/Ashish Raje

Just days after Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide rolled out the BMC's 'Pedestrian First' campaign and inspected footpaths in Vile Parle, the civic body has stepped up work across Mumbai by floating more than 15 tenders to repair and upgrade footpaths in several suburbs.

Hours after responding to mid-day’s questions on pedestrian safety, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide inspected footpaths along Ram Ganesh Gadkari Marg and Swami Vivekananda (SV) Road in Vile Parle (West) on Thursday. Pics/By Special Arrangement