Friday, April 30, 2010
A special task force constituted to examine all aspects of city's traffic situation today brainstormed on how to improve vehicular movement in the national capital ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
The task force was formed by the city government as per direction of the High Court to explore the ways of reducing traffic congestion in the city.
The task force, comprising transport experts and officials of MCD, DDA, Delhi Police, at a meeting with Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, deliberated on various options to improve traffic flow in the city.
Various agencies related to transport sector like Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transmit System Ltd and RITES gave presentation in the meeting on ways to improve the traffic in the city.
The High Court in its order on February 10 had said the Task force will review all aspects pertaining to traffic flow and review all existing policies and regulatory measures.
Original news source http://www.ptinews.com/news/634230_Task-force-brainstorms-on-improving-Delhi-traffic
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Proposed lines under Ph-2 of Delhi Metro to be functional by Sept
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
All the proposed lines under Phase-II of the Delhi Metro will become functional by September and more trains could be expected on the routes that will connect the stadia during the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) director (Electrical) Satish Kumar today said.
Talking to medaipersons at the Delhi Metro training institute here, Mr Kumar said, ''All the proposed lines under Phase-II will be functional by September.''
To a question about new plans of DMRC to meet demand of commuters during the Commonwealth Games, Mr Kumar said, ''Plans in Delhi Metro are made on a long-term basis and are not restricted to the Commonwealth Games, but still we are considering if we can operate more trains on the routes that will connect the stadia during the Games.''
The Metro training modules have evolved after consultation with Hong Kong and Singapore Metros. Methods such as role-playing and computer based training are adopted from these metros, he added.
Original news source http://common-wealth-games-2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/proposed-lines-under-ph-2-of-delhi.html
All the proposed lines under Phase-II of the Delhi Metro will become functional by September and more trains could be expected on the routes that will connect the stadia during the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) director (Electrical) Satish Kumar today said.
Talking to medaipersons at the Delhi Metro training institute here, Mr Kumar said, ''All the proposed lines under Phase-II will be functional by September.''
To a question about new plans of DMRC to meet demand of commuters during the Commonwealth Games, Mr Kumar said, ''Plans in Delhi Metro are made on a long-term basis and are not restricted to the Commonwealth Games, but still we are considering if we can operate more trains on the routes that will connect the stadia during the Games.''
The Metro training modules have evolved after consultation with Hong Kong and Singapore Metros. Methods such as role-playing and computer based training are adopted from these metros, he added.
Original news source http://common-wealth-games-2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/proposed-lines-under-ph-2-of-delhi.html
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
DTC chartered buses to ease traffic woes
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
After a bad day at office standing at a bus stop alongwith hundreds in anticipation of a bus isn't exactly the best way to end a day. Well, neither is honking aimlessly in choc-a-bloc traffic while you're expected at a meeting in office the best way to kickstart a day. So, to put an end to the woes of those, who are forced to travel in overcrowded buses at office hubs that are brimming in the evening and to ease traffic during rush hour by offering a viable solution to those, who commute by their car, DTC plans to start chartered buses from popular residential areas to office hubs.
Once implemented, it will relieve office-goers, who have to battle rush hour traffic and is also welcomed by those, who are forced to travel in buses on set routes, take multiple modes of transport or change buses to reach their workplace.
Ritika Pandit, HR executive, who commutes to work daily from Vasundhara to Sant Nagar, avers, "It might be a relief for people like me, who are forced to change buses and autos on their route to get to work everyday."
The transport department is finalising routes and feasibility quotient of implementing the plan, but it is clear that residential areas like Mayur Vihar, I.P. Extension and Rohini will be the emanation points while commercial hubs like Okhla, Nehru Place, Rajendra Place, C.G.O. and the likes will be where its services shall terminate.
Priyanka Thakkar, copywriter who commutes from Rajinder Nagar to Nehru Place by a private chartered bus, welcomes the move, but doubts whether it could help make Delhi's traffic any better. "DTC buses aren't really beneficial as these only run on selective routes. Chartered buses these days are actually more economical than normal DTC buses and above all there are plenty of DTC buses plying and it already is congested, so introducing more buses during office going hours would mean further trouble," she says.
Looked at as a move to ease rush hour traffic by offering those who travel in private cars a viable alternative it could instead end up adding buses into the melee. Palak Malik, who commutes from Pitampura to Jamia Nagar and changes three modes of transport — a rickshaw, Metro and autorickshaw, says, "It could possibly ease out the rush inside buses and in the Metro, but the traffic congestion might only increase with the multitude of buses."
She too believes that instead of cars it could lead to buses choking Delhi streets during rush hour.
Although this had been first propagated in January this year, the ambitious plan was on the backburner due to paucity of buses, and as this announcement coincides with the upcoming summer vacation of schools some wonder whether that is the reason why buses that otherwise ferry schoolchildren will be put to use.
Atul Sikka, a travel agent, raises doubts, saying, "DTC could finally be in a stage to put the schoolbuses to use in chartered services, no harm in that. But does it mean that come July when schools reopen the chartered services will again dwindle off?" Senior officials in the DTC confirm that the registration process for a fresh contingent of low-floor buses is on and these shall be commissioned as soon as impossible.
Original news source http://www.asianage.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10337:dtc-chartered-buses-to-ease-traffic-woes&catid=60:delhi-age&Itemid=88
After a bad day at office standing at a bus stop alongwith hundreds in anticipation of a bus isn't exactly the best way to end a day. Well, neither is honking aimlessly in choc-a-bloc traffic while you're expected at a meeting in office the best way to kickstart a day. So, to put an end to the woes of those, who are forced to travel in overcrowded buses at office hubs that are brimming in the evening and to ease traffic during rush hour by offering a viable solution to those, who commute by their car, DTC plans to start chartered buses from popular residential areas to office hubs.
Once implemented, it will relieve office-goers, who have to battle rush hour traffic and is also welcomed by those, who are forced to travel in buses on set routes, take multiple modes of transport or change buses to reach their workplace.
Ritika Pandit, HR executive, who commutes to work daily from Vasundhara to Sant Nagar, avers, "It might be a relief for people like me, who are forced to change buses and autos on their route to get to work everyday."
The transport department is finalising routes and feasibility quotient of implementing the plan, but it is clear that residential areas like Mayur Vihar, I.P. Extension and Rohini will be the emanation points while commercial hubs like Okhla, Nehru Place, Rajendra Place, C.G.O. and the likes will be where its services shall terminate.
Priyanka Thakkar, copywriter who commutes from Rajinder Nagar to Nehru Place by a private chartered bus, welcomes the move, but doubts whether it could help make Delhi's traffic any better. "DTC buses aren't really beneficial as these only run on selective routes. Chartered buses these days are actually more economical than normal DTC buses and above all there are plenty of DTC buses plying and it already is congested, so introducing more buses during office going hours would mean further trouble," she says.
Looked at as a move to ease rush hour traffic by offering those who travel in private cars a viable alternative it could instead end up adding buses into the melee. Palak Malik, who commutes from Pitampura to Jamia Nagar and changes three modes of transport — a rickshaw, Metro and autorickshaw, says, "It could possibly ease out the rush inside buses and in the Metro, but the traffic congestion might only increase with the multitude of buses."
She too believes that instead of cars it could lead to buses choking Delhi streets during rush hour.
Although this had been first propagated in January this year, the ambitious plan was on the backburner due to paucity of buses, and as this announcement coincides with the upcoming summer vacation of schools some wonder whether that is the reason why buses that otherwise ferry schoolchildren will be put to use.
Atul Sikka, a travel agent, raises doubts, saying, "DTC could finally be in a stage to put the schoolbuses to use in chartered services, no harm in that. But does it mean that come July when schools reopen the chartered services will again dwindle off?" Senior officials in the DTC confirm that the registration process for a fresh contingent of low-floor buses is on and these shall be commissioned as soon as impossible.
Original news source http://www.asianage.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10337:dtc-chartered-buses-to-ease-traffic-woes&catid=60:delhi-age&Itemid=88
BRT is the future, says IIT-Delhi
Sunday, April 25, 2010
The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) says the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor might have taken a "temporary beating" but it is the future for big cities like Delhi.
"We don't go by temporary beatings. It's the future for big cities like Delhi," IIT-Delhi director Surendra Prasad told IANS on the sidelines of an event here.
"Let me stand by my colleagues to say that we sold a concept for mass bus transit system in Delhi," Prasad added.
A few professors of IIT-Delhi were consultants to the Delhi government in conceptualizing the BRT corridor in the city. Many critics argue that several reasons including faulty design and poor traffic sense of many commuters turned the BRT corridor into a traffic mess in parts of Delhi.
Original news source http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a131244.html
The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) says the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor might have taken a "temporary beating" but it is the future for big cities like Delhi.
"We don't go by temporary beatings. It's the future for big cities like Delhi," IIT-Delhi director Surendra Prasad told IANS on the sidelines of an event here.
"Let me stand by my colleagues to say that we sold a concept for mass bus transit system in Delhi," Prasad added.
A few professors of IIT-Delhi were consultants to the Delhi government in conceptualizing the BRT corridor in the city. Many critics argue that several reasons including faulty design and poor traffic sense of many commuters turned the BRT corridor into a traffic mess in parts of Delhi.
Original news source http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a131244.html
Monday, April 26, 2010
BRT is the future, says IIT-Delhi
Sunday, April 25, 2010
The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) says the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor might have taken a "temporary beating" but it is the future for big cities like Delhi.
"We don't go by temporary beatings. It's the future for big cities like Delhi," IIT-Delhi director Surendra Prasad told IANS on the sidelines of an event here.
"Let me stand by my colleagues to say that we sold a concept for mass bus transit system in Delhi," Prasad added.
A few professors of IIT-Delhi were consultants to the Delhi government in conceptualizing the BRT corridor in the city. Many critics argue that several reasons including faulty design and poor traffic sense of many commuters turned the BRT corridor into a traffic mess in parts of Delhi.
Original news source http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a131244.html
The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) says the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor might have taken a "temporary beating" but it is the future for big cities like Delhi.
"We don't go by temporary beatings. It's the future for big cities like Delhi," IIT-Delhi director Surendra Prasad told IANS on the sidelines of an event here.
"Let me stand by my colleagues to say that we sold a concept for mass bus transit system in Delhi," Prasad added.
A few professors of IIT-Delhi were consultants to the Delhi government in conceptualizing the BRT corridor in the city. Many critics argue that several reasons including faulty design and poor traffic sense of many commuters turned the BRT corridor into a traffic mess in parts of Delhi.
Original news source http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a131244.html
Over 10 lakh motorists fined in Delhi
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Over ten lakh motorists were fined for bending traffic rules in the capital this year so far with red light jumping and improper parking topping the list at over 32 per cent of the total violations.
According to Delhi Police statistics, a total of 10,02,255 'challans' were issued this year till April 15. The number was, however, a 25 per cent decline compared to the corresponding period last year.
Red light jumping topped the list of violations with 1,77,514 challans followed by improper parking with 1,48,342 prosecutions.
There was a decrease in the number of 'challans' in these heads compared to the same period in the last year. Last year, 1.90 lakh motorists were challaned for red light jumping during this period while the figure was 1.79 lakh for improper parking.
Original news source http://www.ptinews.com/news/624997_Over-10-lakh-motorists-fined-in-Delhi
Over ten lakh motorists were fined for bending traffic rules in the capital this year so far with red light jumping and improper parking topping the list at over 32 per cent of the total violations.
According to Delhi Police statistics, a total of 10,02,255 'challans' were issued this year till April 15. The number was, however, a 25 per cent decline compared to the corresponding period last year.
Red light jumping topped the list of violations with 1,77,514 challans followed by improper parking with 1,48,342 prosecutions.
There was a decrease in the number of 'challans' in these heads compared to the same period in the last year. Last year, 1.90 lakh motorists were challaned for red light jumping during this period while the figure was 1.79 lakh for improper parking.
Original news source http://www.ptinews.com/news/624997_Over-10-lakh-motorists-fined-in-Delhi
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Markets to shut for Games
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Delhi Police wants all major Delhi markets to be closed on the opening and closing days of the Commonwealth Games 2010. The opening ceremony of the 11-day sporting extravaganza will be held on October 3 and the closing ceremony will be held on October 14, both at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The list of markets which the cops want shut on those two days include Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Rajouri Garden, and others which are popular with foreign nationals.
The move comes days after the US, UK and Australia issued advisories warning their citizens about possible terror attacks in the capital in areas frequented by foreigners.
The Delhi Police advisory was sent to various market associations, with the cops asking shop owners to help manage the mega event. Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said, ''We have asked the market associations for their support as that will help Delhi Police manage the Games and manpower can then be utilized in other places."
Another senior officer of Delhi Police said the closure of the markets will reduce the burden of law and order on Delhi Police. There will be less traffic and we will be able to focus on security for the Games.
Since it is an 11-day sporting event, our resources will be exhausted. The markets can stay open on their weekly offs in lieu of the days they are being asked to shut down," said an officer. The opening ceremony will take place on October 3, a Sunday, while the closing ceremony will be held on October 14, which is a Thursday and which is likely to be declared a national holiday by the government.
A shopkeeper from Connaught Place said, ''Who will bear our losses? Delhi Police wants the entire city to stay inside their houses so they can provide security for Games."
President of Khan Market Association, Sanjeev Mehra, however, said, ''We will cooperate with the police. It's a question of national honour and we want to extend our support. All shopkeepers will follow the advisory. Sales will suffer but there was no need for the police to use coercion when asking for markets to be shut down ."
Original news source http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Markets-to-shut-for-Games/articleshow/5850882.cms
Delhi Police wants all major Delhi markets to be closed on the opening and closing days of the Commonwealth Games 2010. The opening ceremony of the 11-day sporting extravaganza will be held on October 3 and the closing ceremony will be held on October 14, both at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The list of markets which the cops want shut on those two days include Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Rajouri Garden, and others which are popular with foreign nationals.
The move comes days after the US, UK and Australia issued advisories warning their citizens about possible terror attacks in the capital in areas frequented by foreigners.
The Delhi Police advisory was sent to various market associations, with the cops asking shop owners to help manage the mega event. Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said, ''We have asked the market associations for their support as that will help Delhi Police manage the Games and manpower can then be utilized in other places."
Another senior officer of Delhi Police said the closure of the markets will reduce the burden of law and order on Delhi Police. There will be less traffic and we will be able to focus on security for the Games.
Since it is an 11-day sporting event, our resources will be exhausted. The markets can stay open on their weekly offs in lieu of the days they are being asked to shut down," said an officer. The opening ceremony will take place on October 3, a Sunday, while the closing ceremony will be held on October 14, which is a Thursday and which is likely to be declared a national holiday by the government.
A shopkeeper from Connaught Place said, ''Who will bear our losses? Delhi Police wants the entire city to stay inside their houses so they can provide security for Games."
President of Khan Market Association, Sanjeev Mehra, however, said, ''We will cooperate with the police. It's a question of national honour and we want to extend our support. All shopkeepers will follow the advisory. Sales will suffer but there was no need for the police to use coercion when asking for markets to be shut down ."
Original news source http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Markets-to-shut-for-Games/articleshow/5850882.cms
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
