Public Awareness through Social Media

A survey study conducted by Kandy Planning Lab, involving over 400 respondents, revealed that a majority of the public in Sri Lanka lacks awareness of the importance of public transportation and pedestrian-friendly urban development. Most respondents perceived wider roads and faster vehicle movement—approaches proven to be harmful to cities—as the primary solution to urban congestion. This highlights a significant awareness gap that needs to be addressed.

In response, we established the Facebook page “Friends of Kandy” in 2024, with the aim of raising awareness through bite-sized, yet insightful and easily digestible content. Since its inception, we have been consistently producing and sharing content to engage and inform the public