iii) Identify areas in metros/cities where & at what peak times is traffic a problem. The road capacity and vehicular traffic must be studied and future scenario kept in mind. Where there is no need/possibility of new roads, adopt congestion pricing. For it to be a success we need to create the awareness of its benefits and pilot projects needs to be launched in identified areas.

Bangalore City Traffic Police has adopted several innovative measures to meet the challenge of enormous traffic growth over the past 7-8 years. Please visit their website to get information on the initiatives taken by Bangalore Traffic Police: http://www.bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in/BTPHome.aspx

implemented to avoid congestion. Civic authorities should not give clearance to new construction until the proposal includes a detour plan. Road/bridge building & repairing contractors should work during night hours and early mornings to avoid traffic congestions. It is being followed in all developed nations and it’s a necessary step in the right direction for India too. Proper signage (bright and clear warning signals) should be placed to move traffic swiftly.

Ans.to Q.1 Innovative Technology, Layered Infrastructure and implementation of tough policy decisions will go hand in hand to deal with traffic congestion. -Traffic congestion occurs due to i) Accidents ii) Roadbuilding/repairing iii) Peak office/school timings. Solutions to i) Swift and highly equipped Helpline Service should be developed alongwith training Traffic policemen for such situations. ii) Especially where new bridges/roads are being developed a detour should be planned and implemente

1)a) The traffic signal should be smart to sense the volume of traffic at each side of the signal and should adjust the timing as per density of the traffic on each side.
b) There should be extra lane for u-turns and right turns.The number of turns and cuts on the main road should be kept at the minimum.
c) The signal intersections should have cameras to monitor traffic rule violation

3)there should be a dedicated bus lane for each road having three or more lanes.

Traffic operators can effectively manage all field ITS equipment and critical infrastructure along the highway and work with real-time information on traffic status, travel times, road segment-specific alerts, real-time radar images, precise forecasts, and weather. Together, this information supports effective management and helps operators plan fast and effective response to potential incidents.

Smart Traffic solution for highways - Increase highway safety and improve traffic flow-
Smart Traffic solution allows operators to monitor and control transportation assets through a centralised platform to reduce congestion, increase mobility and increase road safety. Through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, Smart Traffic solution provides the real-time data operators need to generate a fast, coordinated response to current traffic and road conditions.

Value Proposition-
A-Reduces travel times by 20 per cent
B-Puts you ahead of potential congestion
C-Enables awareness of real-time conditions
D-Makes green a priority and reduces CO2 emissions by more than 15 per cent

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Answer1- Smart Traffic - Reduce urban traffic congestion and improve air quality through centralised, real-time adaptative traffic management-
1-Reduce traffic congestion
2-Improve air quality
3-Generate fast and coordinated response to current traffic conditions and incidents
4-Reduce travel times
5-Increase road and driver safety
6-Be aware of potential congestion