For patient-friendly footbridges at Shahbagh
Like many other roads in the capital, the Shahbagh road has three footbridges. They are particularly important because two of the largest hospitals of our country, the National Museum, Independence Museum, Shishu Park and many other important institutions are located near its junction.
Normally, pedestrians refuse to use footbridges to cross the road. But in the interest of safety, there is no other alternative to using footbridges. Since Shahbagh is a busy intersection, the authorities should encourage people to use the footbridges located there. In some areas of the city, escalators have been added so that people are encouraged to do so. In many other places, roofs were added over the footbridges.
However, the footbridges in Shahbagh do not have these. It will be helpful for patients and other pedestrians if these were added.
Nazrul Islam
Dhaka
