India, Nov. 21 -- The footpaths around five Pune Metro stations, including Vanaz, Anand Nagar, Ideal Colony, Nal Stop, and Garware College, are in poor condition over a four-kilometre stretch, according to a new Pedestrian Friendliness Assessment Report.

The study, carried out along the Ramwadi-Vanaz route, was submitted to the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) administration last Friday.

The report highlights encroachments by food vendors at several points, pavements broken by tree roots, and garbage strewn on walkways, making it unsafe and difficult for people to walk.

The stretch from Yoganand Park Housing Society in Shikshak Nagar to Ramchandra Mane Chowk, which connects to Vanaz station, is lined with schools...