Bengaluru to prioritise technology-driven solutions to tackle traffic issues, says Home Minister Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru Home Minister Priyank Kharge has directed traffic police to implement technology-driven solutions, including AI and smart signals, to manage the city's growing congestion. The plan emphasizes inter-departmental coordination to improve infrastructure and commuter safety.
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As a major global IT hub, Bengaluru's ability to manage urban infrastructure is critical for its economic stability and quality of life.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday directed the Bengaluru Traffic Police to prioritise technology-driven solutions to effectively tackle the city’s growing traffic congestion and provide safer, smoother mobility for commuters.
Chairing a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners of Police (Traffic), the Minister said Bengaluru’s rapidly increasing vehicle population requires scientific and technology-based traffic management, particularly at major junctions and high-density corridors.
Mr. Kharge said Bengaluru has emerged as a global city, attracting leading IT companies, multinational corporations and investors, making it essential to build a world-class traffic management system.
He instructed officials to prepare an action plan for wider implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), artificial intelligence (AI), smart traffic signals, real-time traffic monitoring and data-driven traffic management measures across congestion-prone roads.
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