CDA to Make Islamabad First Pedestrian-Friendly City of Pakistan

In order to reduce Pollution in Islamabad, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to limit the use of private transport to reduce pollution. For this purpose, the Chairman of CDA, Dr. Naveed Iftikhar met a well-known urban policy specialist to discuss the prospects of making the capital territory pedestrian-friendly.

According to the reports, the policy expert discussed the need for adequate signposting, frequent awareness campaigns, as well as a thorough analysis of pedestrian needs. He highlighted the lack of facilities and infrastructure that are necessary to promote pedestrianism in the city.

The chairman said that the increase in private transport is the main culprit behind the increased air pollution in Islamabad, and discussed the enforcement of paid parking and the launch of a bus service that will start operations in March 2022. He also apprised the policy specialist regarding the creation of a map for pedestrian use.

The expert stated that an intricate strategy is required in order to limit the use of private transport in the capital city, and offered to assist CDA in its formulation and implementation.