Chairing a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) on Friday, Bhopal Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh issued firm directives to improve the traffic system in the city.
Collector Singh called for better traffic management and streamlined parking. He instructed officials to identify designated parking zones and prioritise road line markings for better flow.
He also directed authorities to earmark specific stands for e-rickshaws and autos, helping reduce roadside congestion and improve traffic movement across the city.
Several stakeholders including Smart City CEO Anju Arun Kumar, DCP Traffic Sanjay Singh, ADM Prakash Nayak, SDM Aditya Jain, and officials from key departments attended the meeting held at the Collectorate premises.
The Regional Transport Officer was asked to prepare a roadmap for phasing out ageing vehicles. Singh underlined that road safety is a priority and must be reviewed regularly.
The DRSC discussed restrictions on goods vehicles during the day, installation of new traffic signals, upgrading crossings, building left turns and dividers, and enhancing road signage.
Zebra crossings, stop lines, speed breakers, and rumble strips were also on the agenda. Singh asked officials to act swiftly to fix black spots and prevent accidents.