India, Jan. 3 -- The lack of pedestrian infrastructure in the city can be gauged by the missing footpaths - they are occupied by flower sellers, owners of makeshift food stalls and vegetable vendors, denying commuters the opportunity to walk safely. While the recent bus accident in Bhandup called attention to the dangers of illegal hawkers occupying the pedestrian space, the issue has remained a long-standing sore spot for Mumbaikars. We all Connect, a residents' association at Lokhandwala and Kandivali, in its charter called attention to this malaise. "Before one votes, think about the pending issues of Lokhandwala and make a choice. The ever increasing hawkers in the township -- especially near Lokhandwala circle," the forum's manifesto states. Similarly, the Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen's Association called for "a massive crackdown on hawkers occupying footpaths and roads, making pedestrian walkways free"....