It is of concern to find that when it comes to Indian roads, ‘green commuters’ — pedestrians and cyclists — are in greater danger (“Deadly roads,” editorial, Oct.11). Be it is highways or roads in cities and towns, there is lax enforcement of safety norms. The traffic police are not able to punish those engaging in violations like riding on footpaths, jumping signals and talking on phone while driving. Footpaths, where they exist, are not walkable, foot overbridges are used more for advertisements and cycle tracks serve as parking spaces. Corruption in Regional Transport Offices continues to be high. Add to this the poor condition of the roads. Unless these issues are dealt with on a war footing, accidents will continue to happen.
G. Padmanabhan,
Bengaluru
