Update June 7, 2015
On 3 June 2015, we met M.A. Saleem. He is the Additional Commissioner of Police ( Traffic ), Bangalore. This proposal resonated well with him. He has already implemented a manual system of flow control – using a traffic policeman. After observing the positive outcome for a few days ( 15 days ) he plans to implement the traffic signal to regulate traffic. In this timeframe, he is also looking to demarcate areas for bus stops.
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May 31, 2015
Here is a small effort to suggest a solution to calm the traffic at KR Puram Bridge, and thus reduce the stress, and the risk of accidents.
The background : We had filed an RTI to find the blackspots in Bangalore. KR Puram – Old Madras road had the worst record related to accidents, injuries and fatalities. While the exact location of the hot spot is not obvious from the RTI response, a drive along the Old Madras road will show that there are two spots that stand out. One is at the KR Puram Bridge, where the Old Madras road meets the Outer Ring Road Benniganahalli Flyover. The second one is near the junction leading to ITPL, Mahadevapura.
Our attempt here is to address the traffic situation at the KR Puram Bridge.
We are hoping to take this to the Bangalore Traffic Police / BTRAC / BBMP to gain support and further implement it.
We also want to express sincere thanks to our new acquaintances from the Bangalore Traffic Police : Inspector Niranjan and Inspector Mahesh Kanakagiri. They are now partners in our quest for safer roads!