Felix John | Bicycle Mayor of Chennai

Hon’ble CM Vijay, @CMOTamilnadu Among the many things you spoke about in your emotional first speech after taking oath, it was encouraging to hear you emphasise #streets and #publictransport as priority focus areas and you will give personal attention to this . These are everyday issues that directly impact common people, yet they have often remained under-prioritised. As #Chennai and #TamilNadu continue to grow, making our #cities livable cannot happen only through vehicle growth and road expansion. We need stronger focus on #walking, #cycling, #publictransport, #first and #last mile connectivity, and #cleanmobility. Some decisions may feel difficult in the short term, but they are necessary to build #healthier, #safer, and more #people-friendly cities. Today, mobility is no longer only about #commuting from one place to another. The way people move is directly connected to #publichealth, mental well-being, air quality, and quality of life. When people walk more, cycle more, and use public transport, they are indirectly becoming more active, healthier, and connected to the city around them. Strong first and last mile connectivity can also make public transport more #practical, #accessible, and #attractive for everyday users. You have always inspired people through #cycling and #fitness. Today, as the people’s leader, you have the ability to make #walking, #cycling, #bus use, and active mobility #aspirational for the #next generation ( you #Kutties , #Nanba -#Nanbies) . Tamil Nadu now needs you to become the #brand #ambassador for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users, and the #vulnerable #communities who use our streets every day. I think with your attention and leadership, we can soon make walking, cycling, public transport, first and last mile connectivity, and clean mobility the true #superstars of mobility in Tamil Nadu and we would love to see you using them with #people when ever you get time . @actorvijay @CMOTamilnadu @arunraajkg @AadhavArjuna @MtcChennai @CumtaOfficial @cmrlofficial @chennaicorp @Guidance_TN @CMDA_Official @the_hindu @TOIIndiaNews