City cycle project out of track in Kozhikode

…and premises of private individual. Even at wards where construction of sheds have been completed, the bicycles remain largely unused and have deteriorated due to lack of maintenance. ‘No effective mechanism’ “ There is reportedly no effective mechanism in place to oversee the operation of the facilities or ensure regular maintenance of the bicycles ,” says a former coordinator of the Kudumbasree Mission from Chemmangad. The lack of an operational mechanism and the dearth of users have raised questions over the proper implementation of the project, which was…

…without ensuring a proper management system. The Corporation authorities should have ensured the participation of various green clubs and youth organisations to take it forward as a public movement, they said. “ The cycle track created along the South beach is also remaining unused as people mostly use it now as a walking track. Very few kids are making use of the area ,” said Sajid Ahammed, a local resident. He also complained that some of the traders were found misusing the space in the absence of proper surveillance. The project was launched in 2024 at a total cost of ₹1.75 crore.…