Mumbai: ‘Equal Street’ in Bandra Kurla Complex from October 2

From October 2, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will turn into a semi-pedestrian zone during the daytime every Sunday, with only walkers, cyclists and skateboarders allowed from 9 am to 4 pm. Motorists will be permitted in the remaining hours.

An MMRDA official said during the lockdown, banks and other government offices in BKC were open, but it was noticed that employees had taken to cycling down or walking to their workplaces. “So, we decided to continue with that. People can walk for one day in a week to help reduce pollution caused by automobiles,” the official said.

On Monday, MMRDA said it would lay cycle tracks in the area as it launched an e-bike service in BKC to give last-mile connectivity from Bandra and Kurla stations to those who come and go from BKC by train. “There are some issues with the cycle track in BKC which will be resolved soon and the paver blocks from the footpath will be removed and converted into concrete road for e-bikers and cyclists,” the official said.