The Hindu 11.02.2014
New pathways to ensure pedestrian safety at Park
Jaywalking at one of the most crowded and chaotic junctions in the city could come down in the near future.
New
pedestrian pathways incorporating safety features will connect Park
MRTS station, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Poonamalle High
Road and Park Suburban Railway Station that dot either side of the
Buckingham Canal.
The Chennai Corporation will begin
carrying out ‘structural modifications’ to the civic infrastructure that
is at best haphazard now and create a safe network of pathways to
improve safety of commuters between these junctions visited by thousands
of people daily. The pathways will be laid beneath the existing Stanley
viaduct (the flyover in front of Central Station) where there is no
police presence.
“Creation of access road, lighting
and proper maintenance on the stretch at Park Town will improve
pedestrian movement,” an official said. “The modifications will help
visitors reach the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital directly
from the railway station. This will prevent jaywalking before Central
Station,” he added.