BTP launches special drive to address traffic issues

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), to reduce traffic issues, has launched a special drive to identify the problems at various points in the city and also sent a report to civic agencies and all concerned departments.

P Harishekaran, additional commissioner, Traffic Police said, “221 locations in the city has been identified as spots of problem. The city needs 86 skywalks and foot over bridges. We have also identified 45 spots where we see frequent water logging, this need to be addressed.”

There are some other civic works which also need attention. These include upgradation of pedestrian crossing at 213 locations, junction improvements at 478 locations. The police also identified that 97 electricity poles and 76 transformer spots need to be relocated.

A senior police officer said, “We have identified 47 black spots with regard to accidents. Street lights are required at 105 locations, and bus bays need to be shifted. 207 scientifically designed road humps are needed and problems of 131 badly designed roads need to be addressed to prevent accidents.”

Clearing of garbage black spots and construction of high raised pedestrian crossings, are other solutions those were suggested in report. 

“If these issues are resolved, we will have smooth movement of traffic in the city. We have also requested Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to fill potholes before the rainy season as it will be helpful to avoid accidents,” said Harishekaran.