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Praseeda Mukundan ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: The miserable condition of the city roads can be solved to an extent with improved construction methods and better coordination between the agencies concerned. Frequent digging up of roads by agencies like KWA, KSEBand telecom firms for laying of pipelines plays a significant role in the deterioration of the roads. What we require is not just a road inventory system but a street design management system. It is also essential to have street design guidelines for city roads based on their width that provides equitable access to all road users. Increased pedestrian design consideration in roads would provide improved comfort to pedestrians, better last-mile connectivity, lead to prioritisation of public transport, thereby reducing pollution and traffic congestion..