Tripura CM urges joint effort to tackle Agartala traffic woes; directs to develop new parking zones
Oct 29, 2024
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 29 : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, during a review meeting on Monday, said that the Traffic Police, Transport Department, and Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) must collaborate to alleviate traffic congestion on Agartala's busy roads.
He also directed the officials for immediate identification and development of new parking zones.
"Traffic Police, Transport Department, and AMC need to work together to avoid traffic jams on Agartala's busiest roads. No-parking zones in the city should be regularly monitored, and strict action should be taken against traffic law violators when necessary," he said.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed various aspects of the traffic system in the AMC area and highlighted that the latest technology is being integrated into the traffic management system.
"The state government is working on a multi-pronged plan to ensure that citizens can travel safely on the roads. Increasing the number of parking zones in Agartala city is essential to reducing traffic congestion," he said.
CM Saha instructed the Superintendent of Traffic Police to identify suitable locations for the new parking zone and commence work immediately.
He also emphasized the importance of relocating vendors conducting business along Agartala's busiest roads and urged the AMC to facilitate their placement in designated areas. Additionally, he recommended regular surveillance in these zones.
The Chief Minister further directed the Traffic Unit, AMC, and Transport Department to jointly regulate the movement of battery-operated rickshaws on Agartala's busiest streets.
"All flats or multi-storied buildings under construction in urban areas should be routinely inspected to ensure adherence to parking plans. The proper disposal of vehicles older than 15 years should also be monitored. Additionally, measures should be taken to control car sales to curb vehicle growth. Traffic police must remain vigilant in managing vehicle speeds on the flyover," CM Saha said.
He also instructed PWD Secretary Kiran Gitte to expedite the road widening projects within the city.
Chief Secretary JK Sinha, Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan, Secretary Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty, PWD Secretary Kiran Gitte, DG (Intelligence) Anurag Dhankar, Transport Department Secretary CK Jamatia, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar, SP West Kiran Kumar, and Traffic Police Superintendent Manik Das were also present at the meeting.
