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In a bid to
strengthen the public transport infrastructure and ensure a
better traffic management system in Tripura, a northeast India
based non-government research body of academicians and
professionals, has submitted a set of recommendations to Chief
Minister Manik Sarkar.
The
Association for Research on People And Nature (ARPAN) in its
report has expressed concern over the existing traffic
management structure in the state and demanded a ban on use of
paddle rickshaws in the major roads as well as to ensure the
public bus ply in 10 minutes interval.
It has urged the
authorities for stringent measures against the vehicles causing
pollution, use of air horn, improper use of high-beam lights in
the vehicles and reckless driving while recommended rigorous
enforcement of laws against the drivers for overloading of
passengers and goods.
Besides,
banning on idling of vehicles in the stands and stoppages as
well as withdrawal of all old vehicles of 20 years and more in
next six months, the report recommended making footpath
exclusively for the pedestrians and to fine the pedestrians for
violation of rules.
ARPAN has also
raised voice against the movement of VIP cars with red light in
the busy localities and asked the competent authority to prepare
a list of red light users and make it public as to restrict
unauthorised use of the privilege by the officials.
The report
suggested a humane approach while dealing with riders not
putting helmet till availability of the quality helmets
specified by BIS / ISI and to concentrate more on pollution
menace and other factors leading to rampant motor accidents.
Official records
show some 123-road accidents have occurred in Tripura in last
three months leaving 52 people dead and 109 injured. ARPAN
officials opine the characteristic of traffic management in
other areas of northeast India almost
same.
July 2007
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