Traffic jam
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This has reference to article "TRAPPED IN TAILBACK" by Helemul Alam, The Daily Star dated 13th Feb 09, regarding traffic jams.
New automobiles are added to the existing traffic every day, hence it requires phasing out of old vehicles, say, more than 15 years old. Road space has to be increased and existing roads widened as a long-term solution.
CNG (three wheelers) and cycle rickshaw movements should be restricted on main roads. They should be allowed to run along one lane only. Shared CNG (three wheelers) can be introduced from point to point, which will work out cheaper for the people without decreasing the earnings of the drivers.
All intersecting footpaths should be barricaded to prevent public from spilling into main road.
Hawkers and vendors should be relocated away from main roads.
Private car movement can be restricted by allowing odd number and even number cars on alternate odd and even number dates. Car pools should be formed by people staying in multi-storey complexes.
More automatic signals should be introduced.
The authorities are to strictly follow implementation of traffic rules so that it becomes a habit and a way of life for the public.
Courts should not allow political parties to hold rallies, demonstration holding the traffic, thus inconveniencing the people who have voted them to parliament. These can be restricted and held on holidays.
Short term solutions, within available resources are to be implemented on emergency basis. An action plan with a time bound programme should be made fixing responsibilities and regular review should be done for long term solutions like widening and increasing road space, flyovers, underground and overhead pedestrian crossings etc.
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