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“We will consider the escalators for future bridge projects, which may attract more residents to it,” said an official from TMC. A proposal to the effect has been readied and will be presented before the general body on Friday for approval. A provision for installing elevators will be made, which could be added at a later stage, said officials. The Parsik FOB will also have an elevated promenade for visitors to enjoy the sunset once the creek beautification project is completed.The projects have been prepared after long standing demands from residents from these areas, said officials. They should instead make provisions for subways at such stretches,” suggested transport activist Siddhesh Desai from Kalwa.Municipal officials said, the existing FOBs at Thane were well patronised and admitted that they were mulling the use of escalators at future projects, including that the Satis 2 project in Kopri..