Sat May 17 11:17:30 UTC 2025: **News Article Summary:**
**WHO Launches Toolkit to Promote Safe Walking and Cycling, Chennai Advocates Hope for Implementation**
Chennai, May 17, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched “Make Walking and Cycling Safe,” a toolkit designed to guide policymakers and stakeholders in integrating non-motorized transport (NMT) into urban planning. The launch coincided with the Eighth United Nations Global Road Safety Week. The toolkit provides strategies and real-world examples for promoting safe road use through public awareness campaigns and infrastructure development.
Felix John, Bicycle Mayor of Chennai, welcomes the initiative, stating its alignment with the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority’s (CUMTA) Comprehensive Mobility Plan. He hopes the toolkit will encourage the enforcement of safer speed limits and the development of infrastructure to protect cyclists and pedestrians. While Chennai was among the first states to launch an NMT policy in 2014, John emphasizes the need for greater implementation and a shift away from a vehicle-centric approach. He advocates for the creation of an “Active Mobility Cell” in Chennai and increased community involvement in making the city safer for NMT.
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