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Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Indian Express
Chandigarh has 1,131 road stretches — 637 don't match with their signboards: Report
Of the 1,131 road stretches in Chandigarh, 637 have not matched with their dedicated signboards, a survey report said during the District Road Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday. According to the report, apart from the 637 road stretches having mismatched signboards, 178 had no signage at all and 175 lacked boards specifically for two-wheelers. The meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held under the chairmanship of Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, and was attended by the SSP (Traffic & Security), SDMs, representatives from the Department of Health Services (DHS), Engineering Department, Office of the Chief Architect, the Excise Department, and officers of the Municipal Corporation. In the meeting, it was apprised that a review was conducted regarding the Speed Limit Mapping Project by Lepton Software in partnership with Google Maps, aimed at displaying accurate official speed limits across Chandigarh roads on digital navigation platforms. During the data verification exercise conducted as part of the project, it was observed that several discrepancies exist between the officially notified speed limits and the speed signages currently displayed on various roads. Taking serious note of the discrepancies, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments, including the Engineering Department, Police (Traffic Wing), and other relevant civic agencies, to initiate immediate action in a time-bound manner for rectification of wrongly displayed speed signages. He emphasised that accurate speed limit signage is crucial not only for commuter safety but also for the effective implementation of speed regulations by enforcement agencies. The meeting also discussed that the encroachments at Sector 29/30 light point will be addressed through a joint survey by SDM (East) and stakeholder departments, with enforcement measures including boundary walls and iron railings. The Chief Engineer, Chandigarh, was also asked to implement speed calming measures on the high-traffic Jan Marg stretch between Sectors 9 and 10 using 15 mm raised strips, post-monsoon. Regarding illegal taxi operations near Novotel Hotel, Tribune Chowk, officials reported the installation of crash guard grills to prevent unauthorised entry, with completion expected by early July. The traffic police have been asked to submit an action taken report. Expressing concern over a liquor vend at Dhanas Light Point — citing lack of parking and its location near a congested junction—the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Excise Department not to allot the spot in future auctions and to look for a more suitable site.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Commissioner asks officials to inspect school vehicles
Patna: Commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh on Wednesday directed all district transport officers to regularly inspect school vehicles in their respective areas. He was addressing officers during a meeting held to review progress of the transport department at the divisional level. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials were instructed to ensure that school vehicles comply with five fundamental criteria – permit, speed governor, insurance, pollution under control, and fitness. He said that under the School Vehicle Operation Regulation, 2020, every school must have an active Child Transport Committee, and the committee meetings must be organised periodically as per the provisions. District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) meetings, chaired by DM, should also be held in every district as per provisions to review measures related to safe transport of schoolchildren. "It is the collective responsibility of school management, vehicle drivers and attendants, bus operators, parents and guardians, and the administration to ensure the safety of children at all costs," he said. He also instructed officers to ensure 100% recovery of revenue against the targets set by the govt. They were also directed to successfully implement the Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana. He ordered the officers to dispose of cases related to new vehicle registrations, permits for commercial vehicles, and driver's licences within the stipulated time frame. He also directed regular inspection of overloaded vehicles and imposition of penalties as per provisions. He further instructed officers to conduct regular campaigns to check pollution control certificates.
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Hans India
Install CCTV cameras to promote road safety: SP
Anantapur: District SP P Jagadeesh has stressed the need to identify accident-prone areas and install CCTV cameras to enhance road safety. He made these remarks during the District Road Safety Committee meeting held on Friday at the Mini Conference Hall in Anantapur Collectorate. The meeting was conducted in coordination with District Revenue Officer Malola. Speaking on the occasion, SP Jagadeesh directed officials to identify accident hotspots (black spots) across the district and investigate the causes behind frequent accidents. He emphasiaed the need for installing CCTV cameras, speed-breakers, and signage boards in such areas. He also instructed officials to launch special drives to raise awareness about overloading of vehicles, particularly autos and transport vehicles. The SP called for the immediate completion of pending works on national highways (NH roads). He further instructed police to register cases against individuals involved in drunk driving, triple riding, and rash driving. Awareness programmes for drivers at village and mandal levels were also recommended to reduce road accidents. During the meeting, the District Transport Commissioner (DTC) provided updates on actions taken based on previous committee recommendations. From May 1 to June 24, 2025, police registered the following cases under the Motor Vehicle Act: 544 cases for driving without helmets, 749 cases for using mobile phones while driving, 13,892 cases for driving without valid documents like driving licenses and RCs and 282 cases for drunk driving. In total, 19,982 cases were registered, and fines amounting to ₹56,96,885 were collected. The Municipal Commissioner reported that parking spaces have been established in key town areas such as in front of the municipal office, near Mehfil Restaurant, and at the Tower Clock near the Municipal Complex. He also stated that 206 CCTV cameras have been installed across the town limits. Officials further informed that roadworks at Saptagiri Circle and Surya Nagar Circle along National Highway 42 have been completed. The meeting was attended by R&B Executive Engineer Rajagopal, DTC Veerraju, NH PD Tarun, Panchayat Raj SE Zaheer Aslam, APSRTC RM Sumanth, DCHS Paul Ravikumar and other officials.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Coimbatore Corporation plans new road along Valankulam bund
Coimbatore Corporation has proposed opening a new road along the Valankulam bund to create an alternate route for vehicles travelling from Lanka Corner to Ukkadam. Originally developed as a pedestrian pathway under the Smart Cities Mission, the bund-side track is now being considered for partial conversion into a one-way road. The stretch starts opposite the two-wheeler parking lot near the Lanka Corner railway bridge, runs alongside the lake, and ends at the Vincent Road junction near the Ukkadam–Sungam bypass, covering approximately two kilometres. According to a senior Corporation official, the pathway was created during Smart Cities works and lies adjacent to a local sewage canal that feeds Valankulam. Encroachments along the canal, including 11 commercial structures, have been removed. Households along the stretch will be relocated to alternate housing, enabling the Corporation to restore the full 10-metre width of the road. Once completed, the road is planned to carry one-way traffic from Lanka Corner to Ukkadam. The proposal has been submitted to the District Road Safety Committee and the city traffic police. Once approved, the road will be paved and opened to traffic. Officials said this would help decongest Vincent Road and reduce pressure at the Town Hall junction.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Do away with black spots, DC tells officials
Deputy commissioner Komal Mittal on Sunday directed the officials concerned to take immediate and concrete measures to eliminate accident-prone black spots across the district to prevent road mishaps and ensure smooth traffic flow. Chairing a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, she instructed officials of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), municipal corporation and local councils besides PWD and NHAI to prioritise doing away with the black spots and submit action-taken reports before the next meeting. Calling for stringent action against traffic violators, the deputy commissioner (DC) directed the police, the regional transport officer (RTO) and the district child protection officer to conduct regular checks. Special focus was laid on ensuring that school buses strictly comply with the Safe School Vahan Policy. RTO Rajpal Singh Sekhon informed the committee that during April and May, 1,352 challans, amounting to ₹59.87 lakh, were issued. Mittal further emphasised timely uploading of accident details on the E-DAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) portal that facilitates faster compensation disbursal through centralised accident reporting, geotagging and data sharing. The police and the hospitals were asked to update the portal promptly to help the Union ministry of road transport and highways effectively identify and address high-risk zones. Appealing to residents to assist road accident victims without the fear of legalities, the DC reiterated that Good Samaritans are legally protected and eligible for rewards and recognition. The sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) were directed to expedite pending compensation claims related to hit-and-run cases. As per the scheme, victims' families are entitled to ₹2 lakh in case of a fatality and ₹50,000 for grievous injuries.
