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Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

According to Tushar Girinath, chief commissioner, BBMP, most of the skywalks are maintained under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. 'It is the responsibility of the private players to ensure they are in working condition. They have not been doing it,' he said.

13 September 2024, 03:07 IST

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

13 September 2024, 03:07 IST

Bengaluru skywalks: Should BBMP prioritise fixing them instead of building them ?

Multiple issues from poor maintenance, malfunctioning or absent lifts, inadequate lighting, and steep stairs that pose challenges, especially for individuals with disabilities plague the city's skywalks.

27 January 2024, 22:35 IST

Bengaluru skywalks: Should BBMP prioritise fixing them instead of building them ?

Bengaluru skywalks: Should BBMP prioritise fixing them instead of building them ?

Bengaluru skywalks: Should BBMP prioritise fixing them instead of building them ?

27 January 2024, 22:35 IST

BBMP proposes 11 skywalks under PPP model

Given that most of these roads are major corridors with high traffic, the BBMP believes the skywalks will provide safe crossing for pedestrians.

25 January 2024, 00:45 IST

BBMP proposes 11 skywalks under PPP model

BBMP proposes 11 skywalks under PPP model

BBMP proposes 11 skywalks under PPP model

25 January 2024, 00:45 IST

How can we make skywalks more user-friendly?

These safety measures should be supplemented with adequate lighting, surveillance systems, protective handrails, and anti-slip surfaces.

07 July 2023, 19:55 IST

How can we make skywalks more user-friendly?

How can we make skywalks more user-friendly?

How can we make skywalks more user-friendly?

07 July 2023, 19:55 IST

Don't build additional skywalks, Doreswamy tells govt

He urged the government to use the money in providing good pedestrian paths and other civic amenities that would be useful for citizens

30 May 2022, 19:41 IST

Don't build additional skywalks, Doreswamy tells Karnataka government

Don't build additional skywalks, Doreswamy tells Karnataka government

Don't build additional skywalks, Doreswamy tells govt

30 May 2022, 19:41 IST

Trapped in a signal-free corridor in Bengaluru

Letting motorists zip past intersections at high speeds, the signal-free corridors force pedestrians young and old to take the stairs up the skywalks. As elevators linked to existing skywalks rarely work, how do senior citizens and the disabled get across?

12 February 2021, 22:22 IST

Trapped in a signal-free corridor in Bengaluru

Trapped in a signal-free corridor in Bengaluru

Trapped in a signal-free corridor in Bengaluru

12 February 2021, 22:22 IST

BBMP scraps tenders for 39 skywalks

Facing flak for building skywalks unscientifically, the BBMP recently scrapped tenders for 39 such projects in various parts of the city.

02 December 2019, 20:05 IST

BBMP scraps tenders for 39 skywalks

BBMP scraps tenders for 39 skywalks

BBMP scraps tenders for 39 skywalks

02 December 2019, 20:05 IST

Bellandur to have three much-awaited skywalks

Distressed pedestrians in Bellandur can now sigh in relief as three much-awaited skywalks will come up on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).

28 August 2019, 18:44 IST

Bellandur to have three much-awaited skywalks

Bellandur to have three much-awaited skywalks

Bellandur to have three much-awaited skywalks

28 August 2019, 18:44 IST

Cops say BBMP built skywalks at wrong spots

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) have found several loopholes in the construction of skywalks in the city.

31 July 2019, 19:59 IST

Cops say BBMP built skywalks at wrong spots

Cops say BBMP built skywalks at wrong spots

Cops say BBMP built skywalks at wrong spots

31 July 2019, 19:59 IST

BBMP to invest in 29 skywalks based on demand

Despite their rising unpopularity, BBMP is going to invest its money in building 29 skywalks in the city.

12 May 2019, 20:46 IST

BBMP to invest in 29 skywalks based on demand

BBMP to invest in 29 skywalks based on demand

BBMP to invest in 29 skywalks based on demand

12 May 2019, 20:46 IST