Thursday, 01 July, 2010
Hoping to ease the crunch for parking space in the Capital and end the menace of private parking attendants, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has devised a new parking policy, which could usher in a four-fold hike in parking charges. The 140-page draft plan takes into account the city's overall needs, the traffic pattern, vehicular movement and most importantly, aims to use 'pricing' to maintain space availability.
As reported by Newsline, the new rates are based on two factors — house tax category of the area and its respective congestion level. Though at an interim stage now, if and when approved, the revised policy will be applicable across Delhi, including NDMC areas, and will bring in a hike of around 300 per cent in parking charges.
The revised policy proposes that in case of two-wheelers in areas falling under house tax Category A and B, Rs 20 be charges for the first two hours instead of the current Rs 5, Rs 30 for the next two hours and and Rs 20 for every subsequent hour. Similarly, Rs 50 and Rs 75 is proposed to be charged for four-wheelers parked in Category A areas for the first two hours and the next two hours, respectively. It proposes to charge Rs 75 for the first two hours for parking buses and mini-vans.
The authorised parking areas will further be divided into three categories depending on their respective congestion levels and the proposed rates will hence, further be multiplied by Re 1, Rs 1.25 and Rs 1.50 respectively for the least congested, congested and the most congested areas respectively.
The idea behind the revision, say officials, is to "progressively reduce the demand for parking and facilitate organised parking for all types of vehicles, restricting the use of private vehicles and encouraging public transport, and using it as a tool to bring about changes in the MPD 2021 by introducing a regulated mixed land use philosophy" among others. If implemented, the policy will go a long way in "reducing" traffic congestion in the Capital, claim officials.
The draft plan has now been sent to all stakeholders before being presented before the MCD House and Standing Committee for approval.
Peak charge for 8 hours
Car Rs 275
(Rs 50 for first two hours, Rs 225 for next six)
Bike Rs 130
(Rs 20 for first two hours, Rs 30 for next two, Rs 20 for each subsequent hour)
Original news source http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/think-petrol-is-costly-just-see-mcds-parking-plan/640666/
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Delhi traffic snarls start in Ghaziabad
Wednesday, 30 June, 2010
Encroachments in Ghaziabad are causing traffic jams in Delhi. As a result, the Delhi government's public works department has asked the Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad to remove illegal constructions and encroachments on the other side of the border near Anand Vihar Inter State Bus Terminal.
In a letter to the municipal commissioner of Ghaziabad, a senior public works department (PWD) engineer has said unnecessary traffic snarls are delaying the PWD's plan to widen Road no 56, to be used by athletes to travel between the Commonwealth Games Village and Yamuna Sports Complex during the Games . Road No. 56 serves as border between Delhi and Ghaziabad.
"There are several kiosks, illegal constructions and unauthorised parking lots of auto-rickshaws on the other side of the border, which obstruct vehicles turning towards Ghaziabad from Road No. 56," a senior PWD engineer said.
Ghaziabad municipal commissioner Basant Lal said, "We have already removed the tempo stand and razed a police chowki built next to the road. We informed the district magistrate about a small temple which is built next to the road."
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Delhi-traffic-snarls-start-in-Ghaziabad/Article1-565092.aspx
Encroachments in Ghaziabad are causing traffic jams in Delhi. As a result, the Delhi government's public works department has asked the Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad to remove illegal constructions and encroachments on the other side of the border near Anand Vihar Inter State Bus Terminal.
In a letter to the municipal commissioner of Ghaziabad, a senior public works department (PWD) engineer has said unnecessary traffic snarls are delaying the PWD's plan to widen Road no 56, to be used by athletes to travel between the Commonwealth Games Village and Yamuna Sports Complex during the Games . Road No. 56 serves as border between Delhi and Ghaziabad.
"There are several kiosks, illegal constructions and unauthorised parking lots of auto-rickshaws on the other side of the border, which obstruct vehicles turning towards Ghaziabad from Road No. 56," a senior PWD engineer said.
Ghaziabad municipal commissioner Basant Lal said, "We have already removed the tempo stand and razed a police chowki built next to the road. We informed the district magistrate about a small temple which is built next to the road."
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Delhi-traffic-snarls-start-in-Ghaziabad/Article1-565092.aspx
Second Carriageway of Ghazipur flyover to be Opened Today
Tuesday, 29 June, 2010
After an over two year wait, Ghazipur crossing will become completely signal-free from Tuesday with the three-level grade separator at the junction becoming completely operational. PWD officials said the second carriageway of the flyover — for traffic moving from Delhi to Ghaziabad will be opened to the public on Tuesday.
''With the stretch becoming operational, the drive to Ghaziabad during peak hours will become smoother. We have completed all major works at the crossing. Minor finishing works will continue,'' said project manager Deepak Panwar.
The other carriageway of the flyover Ghaziabad to Delhi was thrown open to the public last week. The 635 meter-long, dual-carriageway underpass connecting Anand Vihar to Kalyanpuri has already been made operational. PWD officials said the drive on the stretch will be smoother by the end of this month with the completion of a 6-lane flyover on Road No 56.
Once completed, the stretch will house 14 lanes. Officials said there is a provision to add two more lanes to the stretch since a BRT corridor has been planned along it. For safe passage of pedestrians, PWD will build three foot-over bridge (FOBs) with escalators — two on NH-24 and one on Road No 56.
The 770 meter-long, eight lane elevated stretch over Ghazipur crossing was the second major road project undertaken by PWD to improve connectivity between Delhi and Ghaziabad. The flyover at Apsara border connecting the two cities is already operational. Ghazipur crossing is a critical junction for lakh of commuters traveling between Ghaziabad and Delhi. ''Though there was some relief for straight-moving traffic after PWD reworked the traffic circulation plan, the opening of both carriageways of the flyover will make the drive hassle-free. We will still be made to wait at the Mayur Vihar Phase II crossing. But that's not a major one,'' said Radhamohan, a daily commuter.
Ghazipur crossing is one of the busiest junctions in east Delhi. As per earlier estimates, nearly 13,000 vehicles use the crossing during peak hours, as does traffic entering Delhi from other states.
Original news source http://2010commonwealthgamesindia.blogspot.com/2010/06/second-carriageway-of-ghazipur-flyover.html
After an over two year wait, Ghazipur crossing will become completely signal-free from Tuesday with the three-level grade separator at the junction becoming completely operational. PWD officials said the second carriageway of the flyover — for traffic moving from Delhi to Ghaziabad will be opened to the public on Tuesday.
''With the stretch becoming operational, the drive to Ghaziabad during peak hours will become smoother. We have completed all major works at the crossing. Minor finishing works will continue,'' said project manager Deepak Panwar.
The other carriageway of the flyover Ghaziabad to Delhi was thrown open to the public last week. The 635 meter-long, dual-carriageway underpass connecting Anand Vihar to Kalyanpuri has already been made operational. PWD officials said the drive on the stretch will be smoother by the end of this month with the completion of a 6-lane flyover on Road No 56.
Once completed, the stretch will house 14 lanes. Officials said there is a provision to add two more lanes to the stretch since a BRT corridor has been planned along it. For safe passage of pedestrians, PWD will build three foot-over bridge (FOBs) with escalators — two on NH-24 and one on Road No 56.
The 770 meter-long, eight lane elevated stretch over Ghazipur crossing was the second major road project undertaken by PWD to improve connectivity between Delhi and Ghaziabad. The flyover at Apsara border connecting the two cities is already operational. Ghazipur crossing is a critical junction for lakh of commuters traveling between Ghaziabad and Delhi. ''Though there was some relief for straight-moving traffic after PWD reworked the traffic circulation plan, the opening of both carriageways of the flyover will make the drive hassle-free. We will still be made to wait at the Mayur Vihar Phase II crossing. But that's not a major one,'' said Radhamohan, a daily commuter.
Ghazipur crossing is one of the busiest junctions in east Delhi. As per earlier estimates, nearly 13,000 vehicles use the crossing during peak hours, as does traffic entering Delhi from other states.
Original news source http://2010commonwealthgamesindia.blogspot.com/2010/06/second-carriageway-of-ghazipur-flyover.html
Violate traffic rules thrice, get auto, taxi permits seized
Monday, 28 June, 2010
Autorickshaw and taxi drivers have reasons to worry. Soon, they will be penalised for any traffic violation. If they violate the norms three times, their permits would be seized.
Traffic norm violation would include driving without uniforms, refusal to take passengers to their destinations, overcharging or misbehaving with passengers, driving without licences or permits or under the influence of alcohol and rash driving.
Delhi Traffic Police is now compiling data of auto- and taxi-drivers who are habitual traffic norms violator. The traffic police would soon hand it over to transport department with recommendation of cancellation of their permits.
Officials in the department of Traffic said that prosecution and penalty under the existing Motor Vehicle Act did not help reduce the traffic norm violations by autos and taxis in Delhi. The department has registered 1,03,885 cases of traffic norms violation till June this year.
Ajay Chadha, Special CP (Traffic) said: "Traffic violations by autos and taxis cause a lot of accidents. Besides, these public transport vehicles cause nuisance for road users. Intensif-ying prosecution and penalty didn't actually provide any significant relief. So we are recommending that the Transport department take stern action against the violators, especially the habitual ones by cancelling or seizing their permits."
Rajeev Ranjan, ACP (Road Safety), said, "A Supreme Court directive has empowered us to suspend permits of offending commercial vehicles, but we are not authorised to do the same for autos and taxis."
R.K. Verma, Commissioner, Transport Department said: "After receiving data from Delhi Traffic police we will cancel permits of those violators who were not prosecuted by court."
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Violate-traffic-rules-thrice-get-auto-taxi-permits-seized/Article1-564530.aspx
Autorickshaw and taxi drivers have reasons to worry. Soon, they will be penalised for any traffic violation. If they violate the norms three times, their permits would be seized.
Traffic norm violation would include driving without uniforms, refusal to take passengers to their destinations, overcharging or misbehaving with passengers, driving without licences or permits or under the influence of alcohol and rash driving.
Delhi Traffic Police is now compiling data of auto- and taxi-drivers who are habitual traffic norms violator. The traffic police would soon hand it over to transport department with recommendation of cancellation of their permits.
Officials in the department of Traffic said that prosecution and penalty under the existing Motor Vehicle Act did not help reduce the traffic norm violations by autos and taxis in Delhi. The department has registered 1,03,885 cases of traffic norms violation till June this year.
Ajay Chadha, Special CP (Traffic) said: "Traffic violations by autos and taxis cause a lot of accidents. Besides, these public transport vehicles cause nuisance for road users. Intensif-ying prosecution and penalty didn't actually provide any significant relief. So we are recommending that the Transport department take stern action against the violators, especially the habitual ones by cancelling or seizing their permits."
Rajeev Ranjan, ACP (Road Safety), said, "A Supreme Court directive has empowered us to suspend permits of offending commercial vehicles, but we are not authorised to do the same for autos and taxis."
R.K. Verma, Commissioner, Transport Department said: "After receiving data from Delhi Traffic police we will cancel permits of those violators who were not prosecuted by court."
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Violate-traffic-rules-thrice-get-auto-taxi-permits-seized/Article1-564530.aspx
Monday, June 28, 2010
Delhi set to witness traffic chaos during Commonwealth Games
Monday, 27 June, 2010
The long traffic queues in Delhi could get even longer in October during the Commonwealth Games.The traffic police plan to block one lane on all major roads that lead to over a dozen Games venues.
In order to make sure that the players and officials get to the various stadiums on time, special dedicated lanes will be created but that means that the rest of the Delhiites will have to jostle for space in the remaining two lanes.
Security is being cited as another reason and it may not be easy for those who want to jump the queue.
Alerting the citizens of Delhi, Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman Commonwealth Games Organising Committee said," Special lanes are being made for players so please don't go into that or you may be behind bars."
"I am sure that the citizens of Delhi will cooperate," said Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit.
Schools have also been ordered shut during the Commonwealth Games to reduce the number of buses on the roads.
However, many residents of Delhi are worried.
"These games are not for Delhi. They have given us holidays as they want all of us to leave. There will be a lot of traffic chaos on the streets during those days," said Mahendra, a Delhi resident.
"I am going to make sure that I am not here for a month, I will go to Punjab. It is difficult to drive now, it will be impossible then," said Karnal Singh, cab driver.
The organising committee has promised a mega show but for many on the streets the Games could end up being a show stopper.
Original news source http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/delhi-set-to-witness-traffic-chaos-during-commonwealth-games-34158?cp
The long traffic queues in Delhi could get even longer in October during the Commonwealth Games.The traffic police plan to block one lane on all major roads that lead to over a dozen Games venues.
In order to make sure that the players and officials get to the various stadiums on time, special dedicated lanes will be created but that means that the rest of the Delhiites will have to jostle for space in the remaining two lanes.
Security is being cited as another reason and it may not be easy for those who want to jump the queue.
Alerting the citizens of Delhi, Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman Commonwealth Games Organising Committee said," Special lanes are being made for players so please don't go into that or you may be behind bars."
"I am sure that the citizens of Delhi will cooperate," said Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit.
Schools have also been ordered shut during the Commonwealth Games to reduce the number of buses on the roads.
However, many residents of Delhi are worried.
"These games are not for Delhi. They have given us holidays as they want all of us to leave. There will be a lot of traffic chaos on the streets during those days," said Mahendra, a Delhi resident.
"I am going to make sure that I am not here for a month, I will go to Punjab. It is difficult to drive now, it will be impossible then," said Karnal Singh, cab driver.
The organising committee has promised a mega show but for many on the streets the Games could end up being a show stopper.
Original news source http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/delhi-set-to-witness-traffic-chaos-during-commonwealth-games-34158?cp
Be a traffic regulator in Delhi during Commonwealth Games
Monday, 27 June, 2010
Come Commonwealth Games and you could see the 'common man' regulating traffic on Delhi roads.
Delhi Police has invited "motivated residents" to enroll themselves as volunteers for traffic regulation during the mega sporting extravaganza to be held between October 3 and 14.
"We expect huge traffic during the event. Delhiites can help us in making the roads safer and congestion free. We have roped in cricketer Virender Sehwag to appeal to the people to join the programme," a senior police official said.
City Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal himself had earlier admitted that there could be pressure on the traffic situation in the capital during the Games and said the authorities would carry out a massive campaign next month.
According to the programme, a Delhiite who is above 18 years of age and Class XII pass can enroll as a volunteer and his services will be utilised for 20 days between September 25 and October 15.
"What you need is only a mobile phone and an email ID. If the volunteer has a driving license, it is better. Download the application from the Delhi Traffic Police website www.delhitrafficpolice.nic.in and you will soon receive your registration number," the official said.
The official said a volunteer will have to work for at least three hours a day during those 20 days at a time of his choice.
However, the official said, no remuneration will be paid as it is an "honorary volunteership".
Asked how many people will be enrolled, he said that there is no limit.
Original news source http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/be-a-traffic-regulator-in-delhi-during-commonwealth-games-34220?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NdtvNews-TopStories+%28NDTV+News+-+Top+Stories%29
Come Commonwealth Games and you could see the 'common man' regulating traffic on Delhi roads.
Delhi Police has invited "motivated residents" to enroll themselves as volunteers for traffic regulation during the mega sporting extravaganza to be held between October 3 and 14.
"We expect huge traffic during the event. Delhiites can help us in making the roads safer and congestion free. We have roped in cricketer Virender Sehwag to appeal to the people to join the programme," a senior police official said.
City Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal himself had earlier admitted that there could be pressure on the traffic situation in the capital during the Games and said the authorities would carry out a massive campaign next month.
According to the programme, a Delhiite who is above 18 years of age and Class XII pass can enroll as a volunteer and his services will be utilised for 20 days between September 25 and October 15.
"What you need is only a mobile phone and an email ID. If the volunteer has a driving license, it is better. Download the application from the Delhi Traffic Police website www.delhitrafficpolice.nic.in and you will soon receive your registration number," the official said.
The official said a volunteer will have to work for at least three hours a day during those 20 days at a time of his choice.
However, the official said, no remuneration will be paid as it is an "honorary volunteership".
Asked how many people will be enrolled, he said that there is no limit.
Original news source http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/be-a-traffic-regulator-in-delhi-during-commonwealth-games-34220?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NdtvNews-TopStories+%28NDTV+News+-+Top+Stories%29
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Qutab station to get more parking space
Thursday, 24 June, 2010
Having recorded a higher footfall than expected since the launch of the Qutab Minar-Gurgaon Metro service, the Qutab Minar Metro Station will soon have a larger parking space. Some of the areas identified for landscaping will be temporarily used for parking till the rush at the station comes down after the remaining part of the line to Central Secretariat become operational.
After an inspection of the new 14.47-km section of the Metro corridor, DMRC Managing Director E Sreedharan decided to increase the parking space at the Qutab Minar Metro Station immediately by using additional land pockets within the station, said officials. “These areas were identified for landscaping, but will be temporarily used for parking till the rush is reduced. This is likely once the entire line is connected up to Central Secretariat by this August,” an official spokesperson said.
Sreedharan also reviewed the progress of the Chhattarpur station, which is yet to be opened to the public. He also reviewed passenger facilities at the HUDA City Centre as well as the commercial complex coming up at HUDA City Centre and its integration with the Metro system. The inspection started at 8.30 am and lasted for three hours.
Sreedharan was accompanied by DMRC’s Director (Electrical) Satish Kumar, Director (Operations) Raj Kumar and Chief Project Manager Daljeet Singh.
Original news source http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Qutab-station-to-get-more-parking-space/637833/
Having recorded a higher footfall than expected since the launch of the Qutab Minar-Gurgaon Metro service, the Qutab Minar Metro Station will soon have a larger parking space. Some of the areas identified for landscaping will be temporarily used for parking till the rush at the station comes down after the remaining part of the line to Central Secretariat become operational.
After an inspection of the new 14.47-km section of the Metro corridor, DMRC Managing Director E Sreedharan decided to increase the parking space at the Qutab Minar Metro Station immediately by using additional land pockets within the station, said officials. “These areas were identified for landscaping, but will be temporarily used for parking till the rush is reduced. This is likely once the entire line is connected up to Central Secretariat by this August,” an official spokesperson said.
Sreedharan also reviewed the progress of the Chhattarpur station, which is yet to be opened to the public. He also reviewed passenger facilities at the HUDA City Centre as well as the commercial complex coming up at HUDA City Centre and its integration with the Metro system. The inspection started at 8.30 am and lasted for three hours.
Sreedharan was accompanied by DMRC’s Director (Electrical) Satish Kumar, Director (Operations) Raj Kumar and Chief Project Manager Daljeet Singh.
Original news source http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Qutab-station-to-get-more-parking-space/637833/
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