A few key pedestrian bridges linking BKC with Kurla, Sion, and Chunabhatti could transform pedestrian dynamics and provide easy walking access to BKC, according to the Walking Project’s suggestions to the MMRDA and the guardian minister. This is one of many recommendations gathered from a survey conducted at BKC, which identified issues and proposed enhancements to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. With the Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS) at Kurla station now sanctioned by the Chief Minister’s Office—following a follow-up by mid-day and local MLA Mangesh Kudalkar —the proposal gains further significance.

If the MMRDA were to add a few pedestrian bridges over the Mithi river, similar to the ones in Ahmedabad, the walking distance between Kurla station and Diamond Bourse could be reduced by nearly 25 per cent, from 2.1 km to 1.6 km,” said Vedant Mhatre, programme director of the Walking Project.