We have highlighted time and again, how this city falls woefully short when it comes to pedestrian access and amenities. The pedestrians seem to be the lowest in the pecking order on our roads as they negotiate unpaved stretches, repairs left half-done, crumbling infrastructure and paver block pain. We are not even talking about precarious gutter lids and grates, cavities on the road and so many other hindrances that have made walking a nightmare.

With the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) just days away, to be run on Sunday, let us also strive to make this a city for runners. Runners are simply pedestrians moving at a faster pace. That is summing it up succinctly.