This paper’s series on the state of our footpaths, walkways and pedestrian pain had a few upsides. An extensive, pictorial report cited how all was not lost. There was hope with a few footpath patches in Mumbai still existing undisturbed where the pedestrian is prince rather than pushover, though this may be for some sporadic patches.

The report, supported by pictures, showed pavements that seem wider than roads near Wadala-Five Gardens, some are narrow but well secured with bollards in Colaba. BKC, too, boasts of walkways that are a walker’s delight.