Biography of Foot The know how of pedestrians

GunjanAr. Gunjan is from Jalandhar, Punjab, India currently working as an Assistant Professor in
Lovely School of Architecture and Design, Lovely Professional University. She is an active architect
planner, working on both residential projects and city level projects. Her primary research
interest is transportation, with an emphasis on the improving the quality of life of people, with
the goal of providing them affordable solutions.


Jimmy Gupta
Structural Engineer Jimmy Gupta is Assistant Professor, currently associated with Lovely Professional University in Lovely School of Architecture and Design and School of Civil Engineering. He is also an active Editorial/Reviewer Member in different National/International UGC and Scopus Indexed Journals.
Mr. Gupta is an active researcher in the area of Construction Materials, Design of Steel and RCC
Structures and its components. He is an active Structural Designer and has done various designing and construction projects.

70 percent of the world's population is a pedestrian, whether they drive or take public transit. However, for the last forty years, Indian planning has prioritized automotive use over pedestrian movement. This approach has created a car-dependent society where walking is difficult and dangerous. However, when constructing towns and streets, pedestrians should be considered. People are becoming more conscious of the negative consequences of excessive automobile use and are supporting walkable neighborhoods.

In 2018, pedestrians were wounded in 139 accidents in Jalandhar, one of Punjab's largest and oldest cities. As a result, Jalandhar's walkability is declining in terms of pedestrian safety, comfort, and convenience. Thus, this book examines the differences between research and actual walkability in Jalandhar, as well as several walkability indices. This book analyses and recommends ways to improve Jalandhar's pedestrian environment and its impact on the city's future.