Average speed in City increased from 17 to 24 km/hr - More measures in pipeline to ease traffic congestion

 Today, Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, Director General and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, held a review meeting on traffic problems in Hyderabad City and their solutions. The meeting was attended by S.I.s, Inspectors from all traffic police stations, ACPs, Additional DCPs, Sri.BK.Rahul Hegde IPS DCP Traffic-1,Sri.Ashok Kumar DCP Traffic-II, Sri.R.Venkateswarlu IPS DCP Tr.III, and the Joint CP Traffic -Sri.D.Joel Deviss IPS. On this occasion, he provided guidance on the basic principles of traffic control and management.

Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Sri C.V. Anand stated:

"Until last year, the average vehicle speed in the city was 17 to 18 kilometers per hour. Currently, it has increased to 24 to 25 kilometers per hour. These results have been achieved through the diligent efforts of the Hyderabad Traffic Police. I extend my sincere thanks to everyone involved.

Approximately 1600 new vehicles are added to the roads every day. Across the three Commissionerates, a total of 91 lakh vehicles are on the roads daily.

'Operation Rope' has yielded excellent results. We are preparing to strengthen it further using a more scientific approach.

We are systematically moving forward with the management of VIP movements. Our Honorable Chief Minister has also issued instructions not to halt traffic for extended periods during his travel. We are working accordingly, and this has brought us immense satisfaction.

Currently, 80% of traffic signals in Hyderabad are operating on auto mode. This is helping to clear traffic quickly.

Regarding traffic violations, we are focusing on the quality of penalties rather than the quantity of fines imposed. This approach has led to a reduction in overall traffic fines.

We are monitoring Hyderabad's traffic through drone cameras. To further improve Hyderabad's traffic system, we are taking assistance from Google. In addition to Google Maps, Google is also providing us with technical support. With the cooperation of owners of high-rise multi-storied buildings in Hyderabad, we are installing 25 'high-rise cameras' on these buildings to obtain an 'Eagle View'. Through these, traffic officials can proactively identify traffic problems, alert local traffic authorities, and provide suggestions for appropriate solutions.

Due to a shortage of traffic personnel in the city, we are introducing the 'Traffic Marshal' system. Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), corporations are encouraged to appoint these marshals. We will provide them with training and utilize them for traffic control.

Transgender individuals serving as traffic assistants are performing their duties exceptionally well, yielding positive results. We have submitted a report on this to the government. We will undertake more appointments in the traffic department in the coming days, and the government is also preparing to fill vacancies in other departments.

We are taking all necessary measures for the upcoming monsoon season. HYDRA, GHMC, and the Police departments are working in coordination.

The nuisance caused by private travel buses in the city is very high. We will hold a meeting with their management and take appropriate action."