For the first time, Mumbai traffic police will get FIRs registered against those parking vehicles on footpaths repeatedly and obstructing pedestrian movement. Encroached footpaths force pedestrians to walk on the carriageway, putting their lives at risk. Civic and transport authorities are coordinating field operations to improve commuter safety, reduce transit bottlenecks, and streamline daily travel across key urban corridors. Commuters have been advised to check updated schedules and route advisories.