Walkathon - Walking Classes Unite, Sept 21

As someone who walks the Chennai main roads and by lanes often and as part of day to day life, I am normally skeptical about any media event for a walk (or the much hyped marathon). But, today's event sounds different as it seems to bring some people who actually want to regain walking spaces for themselves. See the Link

Last week, while at the Adayar Poonga I also came across another similar initiative by a high profile political entity for cyclers. When I suggested that there should be some move to bring those who cycle to work as a group that can voice its concerns, this gent said that it was way off for now. Currently he seems to want to promote cycling as a cheaper energy transport. So, while he cycled back from the meeting to his house, his car was driven back home by his driver!! Like the idea ad. says, 'What an idea sirji!?'

Afterwards: Looks like there were about 300 people. I couldn't make it thought very much wanted to. The partner did and she reports that the turn out was below expectation and the organizers were rather caught unprepared when the walk ended much ahead of its schedule at 6 itself. And, as I feared, she also reported that many of those who walked looked like they normally don't really commute anywhere by walking actually! Alas! another 'What an idea Sirji'!!