Ludhiana Commissionerate Police rolls out hi-tech system for better traffic management

The Ludhiana Commissionerate Police launched an emergency response system (ERS) on Thursday and divided the city into eight zones to improve traffic management, streamline vehicular movement and provide quick response to any situation. This initiative integrates various wings, including a command and control centre, a wireless control room and PCR vans and bikes.

During a review of the traffic situation at major intersections, Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma observed vehicular flow at Bharat Nagar Chowk and Jagraon Bridge late last evening. He indicated that the new system aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, while ensuring an effective use of resources, including PCR staff, traffic personnel and others.

The decision to divide Ludhiana into eight distinct zones is a strategic effort to decentralise traffic management and address the specific challenges faced by each area. Each zone will have its own dedicated team, headed by a sub-inspector, along with other officials and a permanent cabin, complete with facilities such as drinking water and electricity, will be provided to each squad. This team will be responsible for monitoring and regulating vehicular flow within their designated zones. The zoning system will enable quicker response times to traffic jams and accidents, while enhancing coordination between areas to prevent congestion from spilling into

neighbouring zones.

The Commissioner said the initiative would focus not only on providing immediate relief but also on ensuring long-term sustainability. He also noted that staff at the command and control centre would be assigned to specific zones to monitor traffic congestion, jams, and accidents through live feed from CCTV cameras, enabling real-time assessments and adjustments. He added that public awareness campaigns would be crucial in encouraging citizens to comply with traffic regulations and support the new management framework. If successful, this zoning model could serve as a blueprint for other cities facing similar urban mobility challenges, marking a significant advancement in Ludhiana’s efforts toward efficient traffic governance, said the commissioner.

Encroachments add to chaos

Encroachments on roads by shopkeepers and vendors is a major deterrent to smooth traffic flow in the city and concrete steps are needed to free the city of this menace.

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