Gurugram: Acting on a complaint of the residents alleging malfunctioning of a large number of traffic signals, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority along with the traffic police have begun the process of codifying.
According to public officials, the process will not only solve the residents' problem but also allow public officials to identify the dysfunctional traffic signals and thereby pave the way for quick rectification.
"All traffic signals have been given a signal ID, which has been painted on each traffic pole. If a traffic signal is not working, citizens are requested to report the signal ID to the Traffic Control Room (1095) for easy identification," said Himanshu Garg DCP (Traffic), Gurugram.
Raghav Rai, a city commuter, said: "There are various intersections in the city where red lights were not functioning well. Now, with this initiative, the situation will surely improve and people will not be violating the traffic laws by skipping the red light as well."
According to Gurugram traffic police, 30 percent of the fatal accidents are caused due to people driving in the wrong lane or them skipping the red light.
According to officials, 17 dark spots have been identified by the Gurugram traffic police. These stretches are main routes that extend beyond Kherki Daula and include areas like Daruhera and Manesar. Around 1,075 accidents were reported in 2018 leading to 442 deaths. Even though the data was alarming, the figure was reasonably lower than 2017, which registered a total of 1,400 accidents that led to 481 deaths.
In what can be considered one of the first strategic planning initiatives for an Indian metropolis, a Common Mobility Plan (CMP) has been planned for Gurugram. The CMP will be devised by Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority in collaboration with the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA). At present, according to an official, only 25 percent of the primary road network in Gurugram has usable pavements, which adversely affects the common man who does not rely on cars.