Pedestrian safety at risk: Kathmandu’s sidewalks fall short (photo story)
International standards suggest that sidewalks should be at least two and a half meters wide, yet the state of Kathmandu's sidewalks falls short.
KATHMANDU: The condition of the sidewalks in major cities like Kathmandu is inadequate for pedestrian convenience and safety.
International standards suggest that sidewalks should be at least two and a half meters wide, yet the state of Kathmandu’s sidewalks falls short.
This lack of proper infrastructure poses a significant obstacle for pedestrians, hindering their movement without any effective measures to prevent such obstructions.
Unfortunately, Kathmandu, as the capital and the first metropolitan city of the country, still struggles with poorly maintained sidewalks.
Many sidewalks are in disrepair, littered with construction materials, and in some places, they are entirely absent.
This situation not only hampers pedestrian flow but also raises safety concerns.
Small business owners often encroach upon sidewalks, making them narrow and obstructed.
While open and obstruction-free sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety and convenience, the state of sidewalks in Kathmandu remains quite the opposite.
