Srinagar, Oct 14 (KNS): Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) Chief Executive Officer Dr Basharat Qayoom on Wednesday reviewed measures to address traffic congestion, improve road infrastructure and strengthen public transport facilities in the city.

Chairing a meeting to assess compliance with directions issued by the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC), Qayoom called for coordinated and time-bound action to improve traffic movement and road safety across Srinagar.

The meeting reviewed traffic congestion, road and junction improvements, traffic circulation, parking management and coordination among agencies responsible for urban mobility.

Officials also discussed strengthening IT-based parking systems, developing electric vehicle charging stations, establishing an effective Traffic Control Room and upgrading bus stops to improve public transport facilities.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Qayoom emphasised the need to identify gaps in implementing MDC directions and assign clear responsibilities to concerned officials.

He directed the departments concerned to adopt practical measures to address operational challenges and improve the efficiency of the city's transport network.

The meeting also focused on better utilisation of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), real-time surveillance and the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) for traffic monitoring and junction management.

Senior officials of SMC and SSCL, including engineering, public transport and ICCC representatives, attended the meeting.

(KNS)