While global leaders signed deals worth billions, local communities protested outside, pointing to mangrove destruction and car-dependent cities. The gap? Finance flows to big projects, not grassroots efforts; and even as officials talk "walkable cities," public transport remains an afterthought. The real test isn’t fancy summits; it’s whether Mumbai (and India) can turn promises into daily reality. One small step? Public Transport Fridays. Will it stick? Or just become another PR line?