Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP from Bengaluru South, has criticized the worsening traffic situation in the city, highlighting the inadequacy of public transport and the impact on residents’ quality of life. He has urged the Karnataka government to take immediate action and collaborate with experts to address the issue.
A new parking system at Kozhikode Airport in Kerala has created significant traffic congestion and frustrated passengers due to a strict time limit for vehicle exit. The system, which also includes revised parking fees and an automated barrier, has caused delays and complaints from passengers who feel it prioritizes fee collection over smooth traffic flow.
A recent survey of the Mumbai-Nashik highway revealed that heavy vehicle traffic from warehouses in Bhiwandi is a major contributor to potholes and traffic congestion on the stretch. Authorities plan to deploy more traffic wardens, improve road conditions, and set up a control room to manage the situation.
The poor condition of service roads along Thane’s Eastern Express Highway and Ghodbunder Road is forcing vehicles onto the highways, leading to severe congestion and delays for commuters. The problem is exacerbated by the neglect of these roads, including the one passing by the Chief Minister’s residence. While the highways are meant for outbound traffic, intra-city vehicles are forced to use them due to the hazardous state of the service roads.
Mumbai’s highly anticipated first underground metro, the Aqua Line, will launch on July 24th. This new line promises to revolutionize urban transportation in the city, offering a faster, more efficient alternative to road travel and reducing traffic congestion. The first phase, running from SEEPZ to Bandra Kurla Complex, begins today, with the full project slated for completion by December 2024.
The Tripura Transport Department has announced a ban on the registration of all types of three-wheeler passenger and goods vehicles within the Agartala Municipal Corporation area from July 10th, 2024. This move aims to reduce traffic congestion and promote alternative transportation methods in the capital city.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) held a press conference outside MTA headquarters in Manhattan to demand transparency and accountability regarding the transit agency’s decision to impose a $15 base toll for motorists entering Midtown and lower Manhattan. Gottheimer expressed concerns that the toll would exceed the MTA’s revenue goal of $1 billion per year, potentially leading to an unfair burden on New Jersey residents. The congressman also slammed the MTA for failing to respond to a freedom-of-information request for the data behind the toll calculation.
To address increasing traffic flow in Pinellas County, Florida, the Gateway Expressway Lanes are set to open on Friday. The $595 million project marks the introduction of the county’s first express lanes, including a toll road connecting Interstate 275, US-19, and the Bayside Bridge. Additionally, the project widens I-275 and adds express lanes in each direction between Gandy Boulevard and 4th Street North. This infrastructure improvement aims to ease commute times and provide faster access to key destinations.
Despite efforts, footpaths in Tiruchi remain encroached upon by commercial establishments and eateries, posing safety hazards for pedestrians. Encroachments are rampant along major roads, including Thanjavur Road, Puthur High Road, and West Boulevard Road, with establishments, vendors, and two-wheelers occupying the designated walking spaces. Under the Smart Cities Mission, the Corporation launched a smart pedestrian platform project, but most footpaths continue to be encroached upon, negating their intended purpose. Road users complain of reduced road space and traffic congestion due to unauthorized parking on encroached footpaths. The civic body has initiated a survey to identify encroachments and plans to issue notices to property owners and seek police support for an eviction drive.
Transurban, the operator of the Rozelle interchange and WestConnex toll road, revealed it conducted an analysis of potential traffic hotspots from the interchange in July 2022, approximately 16 months before its opening. This information was shared with the former Coalition government.
