Amman, Sept. 10 (Petra) -- The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has begun removing tree obstructions planted on sidewalks that impede pedestrian movement to enhance public safety and ensure optimal facility use.

According to a statement released on Thursday, the initiative forms part of GAM’s broader effort to create a more suitable urban and healthy environment by removing obstacles that restrict pedestrian flow, specifically taking into account the needs of the elderly, children, individuals with disabilities, and stroller users.

The project aims to improve urban quality of life by fostering an accessible environment that encourages residents to walk, particularly within residential neighborhoods, promoting a healthier lifestyle for citizens and visitors.

Municipal crews are assessing tree sites based on sidewalk width, location dynamics, and pedestrian traffic requirements. Action is being taken against trees that obstruct movement, damage sidewalk infrastructure, or block sightlines for traffic signs and directional boards.

GAM clarified that removing select trees does not signal a departure from its commitment to expanding green spaces, but rather serves to reorganize urban planting to better suit site conditions and municipal infrastructure requirements.

//Petra// AF