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The idea of a road

If we are not able to walk, we cannot really build a vibrant public transport network

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Sunita Narain
I have been on the road these past few days. It has been fascinating to notice the differences between roads and between cities. First, I was in Stockholm. Roads there are designed first for the people and then for the cars. As a Delhi resident, I hesitated stepping on the road even at a zebra-crossing because I feared the car would not stop; it would knock me down. I realised how deep-rooted our sense of insecurity is. Our road is not for walking.

In Stockholm, the pavements are also low. It makes for effortless walking. In my city, the pavements
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