A Bengaluru founder has sparked intense online debate after blaming pedestrians crossing a busy road instead of using a foot overbridge for daily morning traffic delays.
Aaditya Aanand shared the issue in a LinkedIn post, describing his regular commute to a badminton court around 5 km from his home.
Morning jam near HAL road
Aanand said he leaves home at 6.40 am and expects the journey to take under 10 minutes. However, congestion regularly builds around 6.50 am on HAL Old Airport Road.
According to him, hundreds of employees heading towards the HAL office cross the road during that time, slowing traffic movement and creating delays.
He also pointed out that a foot overbridge exists nearby but many people allegedly choose not to use it.
Internet divided over blame
The post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from users.
Some agreed that ignoring pedestrian bridges worsens traffic and causes avoidable chaos on busy roads in Bengaluru.
Others strongly disagreed, saying foot overbridges are often inconvenient, poorly designed and inaccessible for elderly people, persons with disabilities and daily commuters carrying bags.
Built for cars or people?
Many users argued that cities should prioritise pedestrian-friendly roads, signals and safer crossings instead of expecting people to climb stairs only for vehicle convenience.
Some said bridges without lifts or escalators fail to meet practical daily needs, making road-level crossing more natural for users.
Bigger urban challenge
The debate reflects a wider question facing Indian cities — how to balance growing traffic with walkable and inclusive public spaces.
As Bengaluru continues to struggle with congestion, residents increasingly want transport planning that works for both motorists and pedestrians.