Tactical urbanism, one of the most common buzzwords in planning over the past decade, describes a variety of low-cost, incremental public realm design interventions.
According to the BMC officials, these bus shelters will have metal benches and will be surrounded by a transparent enclosure that will give commuters a clear view of the road without any obstruction.
After the first Green Bus Stop near the Race Course received widespread appreciation, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport promised to build 30 more such bus stops in the coming three months.
Such programmes create a sense of belonging for citizens and act as powerful tools to facilitate discussions about safer mobility and better public spaces.