Footpaths are where Bengaluru’s problems end up. Why ZERO focus on them?? | CTC Podcast | EP 15

Bengaluru’s mobility captures the contradictions of a city bursting with ambition yet stuck in endless traffic, and in this Code to Culture episode, Malini Goyal sits down with Srinivas Alavilli (Program Senior Fellow – Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI India), Deepesh Agarwal (Co-founder & CEO, MoveInSync) and Arun Pai (a corporate executive turned storyteller and founder of BangaloreWALKS) to decode why. As they trace the city’s journey from cycles and double-decker buses to metros, cabs, and corporate shuttles, a deeper story emerges — one about unequal access, long commutes, walkability struggles, the mental stress of travel, and the climate burden of a rapidly growing city. The conversation cuts through the noise to explore why Bengaluru has both India’s largest bus ridership and one of its highest private vehicle counts, why footpaths and last-mile connectivity shape dignity and safety, and how mobility influences everything from women’s participation in the city to the aspirations of migrants. With reflections on shared mobility, better street design, and a potential future vision, this episode asks what it would take for Bengaluru to move in a way that is humane, inclusive, and future-ready.UnboxingBLR presents "Code to Culture," a podcast hosted by Malini Goyal (Founder and CEO of UnboxingBLR ) . This series features conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators who have significantly influenced Bengaluru. It dives into the unique journeys and experiences of individuals who have either introduced global concepts to Bengaluru or have introduced local ideas to a global audience.At UnboxingBLR, bridge the gap between old and new, the traditional and the cutting-edge. We’re not just showing you the city; we’re inviting you to experience it, whether you’ve always called it home, or just got here and want to shape its future. Check us out on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromcodetoculture   Twitter: https://x.com/codetoculture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unboxingblr