11 months ago
PEC Study: Safer Roads Could Save Lives in Tricity
Imagine if the roads in your city were safer, and fewer people got hurt or died.
A study found that making roads safer in Tricity could save 14 lives each year!
The study, led by Professor Gupta, showed that many accidents are caused by road problems.
Also, the buses in Tricity don't cover many routes, and they're often crowded.
The study suggests solutions like better lighting on roads, a new metro, and better connections from bus stops to homes using e-rickshaws to improve transportation and make things easier for everyone.
A PEC study indicates that safer roads in Tricity could prevent 14 deaths annually.
Road issues caused 55 deaths in 47 accidents between January and August 2025.
Professor Gupta suggests better lighting as an immediate solution for road safety.
Buses currently cover only 20% of the routes, often overcrowded during peak hours.
The study recommends a Tricity Metro and better last-mile connectivity to improve public transport.
- Who
- Punjab Engineering College (PEC) and Professor Pardeep Gupta
- What
- A study highlighting the need for safer roads and improved public transport in the Tricity area.
- Where
- Tricity (Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali)
- When
- The study's data covers the period up to August 2025.
- Why
- To address unsafe roads and improve public transportation in the Tricity area.
Key facts
- Study Title
- Transforming Tricity : Tackling traffic challenges
- Lead Researcher
- Professor Pardeep Gupta
- Lives potentially saved annually
- 14
- Fatalities caused by road issues
- 55 (Jan-Aug 2025)
- Bus Route Coverage
- 20%
- Current Bus Usage
- 11.24%
Quotes
Professor Pardeep Gupta
The leader of the PEC study
“At least 14 lives a year will be saved, which is 25 per cent less of the actual number.”
indianexpress.com
