8 months ago
IIT Kharagpur to survey Siliguri traffic issues
Siliguri, a city in India, has a lot of traffic problems.
There aren't enough places to park cars, and the roads are often very busy.
To fix these issues, the city has asked IIT Kharagpur, a famous university, to study the traffic and make suggestions.
They will work with the local government and police to come up with a plan.
The plan might include more cameras to watch the traffic, new places for police to help with traffic, and more places to park cars.
They also want to make a special room to control all the traffic in the city.
This will help make the roads safer and less crowded.
IIT Kharagpur is conducting a survey to improve traffic management in Siliguri.
The survey is being coordinated with the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Siliguri Metropolitan Police.
Proposals include expanding digital surveillance, establishing new traffic outposts, and developing additional parking facilities.
A centralized traffic control room is also being considered.
Around 400 CCTV cameras and 20 designated parking lots are currently operational in Siliguri.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur, Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA), Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC), Siliguri Metropolitan Police
- What
- A survey and comprehensive traffic management plan for Siliguri
- Where
- Siliguri and surrounding areas
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To address traffic congestion and parking issues
Key facts
- Organization
- IIT Kharagpur
- Location
- Siliguri, India
- Current CCTV Cameras
- 400
- Current Parking Lots
- 20
- Proposed Traffic Outposts
- 10
- Key Proposals
- Digital surveillance expansion, new traffic outposts, additional parking facilities, centralized traffic control room
Quotes
Gautam Deb
Mayor of Siliguri
“The digital surveillance system of the city will be strengthened with the installation of more high-resolution cameras. At least 10 new traffic outposts will be constructed, mostly on the outskirts, and new parking zones will be developed. The police will conduct the surveys required for implementation of these proposals.”
telegraphindia.com
“SJDA is working with IIT Kharagpur to improve traffic management in the city and adjoining areas. A detailed project report will be prepared in coordination with the police commissionerate and the SMC.”
telegraphindia.com
Dilip Dugar
Chairman of SJDA
“We will work in close coordination with the police and other agencies.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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