ReadOn Insights Crossword 14-01-26

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Across
  1. 3. Measure of how safe and comfortable a city is for people on foot
  2. 5. Road users who account for over 20% of road accident deaths, despite forming the largest share of daily trips in Indian cities.
  3. 7. the first Indian city to mandate 60% of its transport budget for walking and cycling infrastructure.
  4. 8. Traffic problem that increases when short walking trips turn into car trips
  5. 9. a metro city where pedestrian deaths are estimated to exceed 50% of total road fatalities.
Down
  1. 1. Union Minister who stated that road accidents cost India nearly 3% of GDP annually.
  2. 2. Advisor to the Prime Minister, stated that Indian cities have not significantly improved in quality of life over the last 35 years.
  3. 4. Rapid city growth that increased pressure on transport systems
  4. 6. known as India’s pedestrian death capital, where nearly 28% of road fatalities involve walkers.
  5. 10. an organisation whose data highlights major gaps in footpath width, safety, and continuity in Indian cities.