Bengaluru traffic: Karnataka CM gives strict orders to reduce congestion
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Karnataka CM gives strict orders to reduce congestion

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has ordered officials to take action to relieve traffic congestion at ten key locations in Bengaluru. Basavaraj Bommai gave strict directives for patching potholes on roads leading to the National Highways and beginning emergency repairs at roughly 50 locations that flood after a rainstorm. Basavaraj Bommai, according to the Chief Minister's Office, wanted the employees of the BBMP, BWSSB, BMRCL, and BESCOM to collaborate while being under the general direction of Additional Chief Secretaries of the Home and Urban Development departments to develop strategies for reducing traffic congestion in the city. Recently a Twitter user named Shrikant shared an epic post on Bengaluru traffic and his innovative sarcasm has already struck a chord with the residents of Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru Traffic Police launches new website with real-time updates and smarter features
3 days, 14 hours ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police launches new website with real-time updates and smarter features

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Traffic Police unveiled a redesigned website on Friday, aiming to offer citizens a more seamless and accessible online experience for traffic-related services. According to the traffic police, the new website is structured into three key sections: Traffic Management, Enforcement, and Road Safety. According to the traffic police, the new website is structured into three key sections: Traffic Management, …

Bengaluru civic body plans 10-km expressway from Banashankari to NICE road: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru civic body plans 10-km expressway from Banashankari to NICE road: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is moving forward with plans to address mounting traffic congestion on Kanakapura Road by proposing a 10-km expressway connecting Banashankari to NICE Road. In a letter to BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath, Shivakumar highlighted the severe traffic issues faced by commuters and suggested utilizing the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s pipeline road for the …

'Well-built roads and footpaths': Can you guess this Bengaluru area from the 1960s?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Well-built roads and footpaths': Can you guess this Bengaluru area from the 1960s?

Hindustan Times  

A nostalgic photograph of Bengaluru from the 1950s, showcasing wider roads and footpaths, has gone viral on social media. The well-maintained footpaths and the sight of people cycling around the city highlight the contrast to Bengaluru’s current, crowded urban landscape. Check out the post here: The post has garnered over 70,000 views, thousands of likes and over a hundred comments …

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a major enforcement drive, the Bengaluru Traffic Police registered nearly 6,000 cases against e-commerce delivery personnel on Monday for violating traffic rules. Other notable offenses included 1,260 instances of vehicles parked in no-parking zones, 671 cases of no-entry zone violations, and 523 riders without helmets. ‘Embrace public transport’ Recently, Bengaluru Traffic police urged citizens to embrace public transport as …

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces major traffic gridlock amid holiday rush. Roads surrounding bus stations and railway stations in the city experienced significant congestion, resulting in severe gridlock owing to the holiday rush. The situation turned worse in the night, when the outgoing traffic, especially buses, increased. Even several residential neighbourhoods were caught in the web of traffic jams as residents prepared for …

'Still going strong': Karnataka CM sends out tough message to detractors
3 months, 1 week ago

'Still going strong': Karnataka CM sends out tough message to detractors

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: When Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set off on his rounds of Bengaluru city on Thursday, he sent out two clear messages to his challengers: That he is unconcerned about the Karnataka High Court hearing his petition challenging the governor’s sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA scam, and that the development of Bengaluru is also his domain. The two-hour exercise …

DCP Traffic to join daily commuters for firsthand knowledge of traffic issues in South Bengaluru
3 months, 4 weeks ago

DCP Traffic to join daily commuters for firsthand knowledge of traffic issues in South Bengaluru

The Hindu  

To provide better facilities to road users and to resolve their issues amicably, the South Division Traffic Police are all set to launch a novel initiative called Join the Commute, which invites everyday citizens to participate in an experiment that brings the Deputy Commissioner of Police South Traffic directly into their daily commute. Under the initiative, DCP Shivaprakash Devaraju will …

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill
4 months ago

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill

The Hindu  

A mere 45-minute spell of rain led to traffic congestion all over Bengaluru for three hours on Monday, August 19, with Hebbal and Outer Ring Road being the worst affected areas. With 3.3-kilometre traffic congestion on Ballari Road, many commuters from North Bengaluru took more than two hours to get to the other side of Hebbal flyover between 3 p.m. …

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts

Hindustan Times  

Residents and schools in Balagere took an unprecedented initiative this past Sunday, foregoing their usual break to address the pressing safety concerns along the Kadubeesanahalli to Varthur road stretch. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids and severe traffic congestion, residents armed themselves with work gloves and began clearing a nearly three km stretch of accumulated silt. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids …

Bengaluru police issue traffic advisory ahead of Lok Sabha polls on May 7. Full Details
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru police issue traffic advisory ahead of Lok Sabha polls on May 7. Full Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru traffic police alerted commuters about possible traffic jams near the busy Majestic area, ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections that are scheduled on May 7. Bengaluru police issue traffic advisory ahead of Lok Sabha polls on May 7 The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has roped in extra buses for people who are going to their …

PM Modi in Bengaluru today: Avoid THESE routes for hassle-free travel
8 months ago

PM Modi in Bengaluru today: Avoid THESE routes for hassle-free travel

Live Mint  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru on Saturday afternoon, the city police department has issued a traffic advisory to alleviate congestion and facilitate uninterrupted traffic flow for commuters. During the said period commuters are advised to avoid following roads and use alternative routes.” Here are the 11 roads to steer clear of today: Palace Road …

‘Big brother’ of traffic cops: Making roads justly safer in Karnataka
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Big brother’ of traffic cops: Making roads justly safer in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

There is a technological revolution underway in making traffic safer in Bengaluru. That is apparent by the way they continue driving by violating traffic rules left, right and centre, while the traffic police’s new approach to road safety management is to be increasingly invisible and making enforcement as contact-less as possible, driven by technology. While stopping at a red signal, …

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters
1 year, 1 month ago

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw massive traffic jams on Friday and Saturday nights, ahead of the Deepavali festival. Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, cops alert commuters Places like Hosur Road, Mysuru Road, Krishnarajapuram and Bannerghatta saw unusual traffic snarls. In an X post, the police said, “Mysore Road, Satellite Bus Station has deployed extra buses due to Diwali festival, there …

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?
1 year, 1 month ago

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?

The Hindu  

The story so far After years of waiting, the complete Bengaluru Metro Purple line linking the city’s eastern and western parts has officially commenced its operations recently. This development has significantly boosted the Bengaluru metro’s ridership and has also contributed to a noticeable decrease in traffic congestion, particularly along the city’s Old Madras Road, according to traffic police. “Despite the …

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said clearing encroachment of storm water drains has not come to halt in Bengaluru city but officials concerned are taking up the clearance of storm water drains on priority basis. Adding, he said, officials concerned have been given a free hand in clearing encroachments and the State Government would not interfere in encroachment clearance. …

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons

News 18  

If you live in Gurugram, you know the traffic situation can get bad, especially during the peak hours. This was when a massive jam on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road caused massive problems for commuters leading the Joint Commissioner of Traffic to issue an official statement about what caused the nightmarish roadblock. Here, have a look for yourself: I was told …

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Government announced a ban on car pooling in the state's capital city Bengaluru, in keeping with the demands of taxi driver associations. Karnataka Government's transport department advised residents of Bengaluru not to take rides from the carpooling apps like BlaBla car, Quick Ride among others. Ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy, and Carpool Adda have …

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours

Hindustan Times  

The members of Outer Ring Road Companies Association met Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday and discussed a plan to avoid traffic congestion during the peak hours on the city's ORR stretch. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Sep 27. Bengaluru’s joint commissioner of police for traffic MN Anucheth …

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens
1 year, 2 months ago

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens

Hindustan Times  

On September 27, Bengaluru's tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, faced a massive traffic jam, leaving hundreds of people stuck for hours. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Here's what people are saying about the Bengaluru traffic jam: A few individuals stated the problems that residents face in Bengaluru. As Eid-e-Milad …

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, the Silicon City of India, is popularly known for its traffic problems as it was ranked second in the slowest place to drive through in the world last year. Once again, the city's tech corridor ‘Outer Ring Road ’ witnessed massive traffic congestion on Wednesday due to various reasons including protests against the Cauvery River water row, Ganesh Visarjan, …

Bengaluru suffers loss of ₹19,725 crore a year due to traffic woes: Study
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru suffers loss of ₹19,725 crore a year due to traffic woes: Study

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru suffers a loss of ₹19,725 crore per year due to traffic delays, congestion, stoppage of signals, time loss, fuel loss and related factor, according to an estimate by noted traffic and mobility expert MN Sreehari and his team. Sreehari, who is also an advisor to several governments and smart cities for transportation, submitted the report to Karnataka deputy chief …

Karnataka govt finds a solution for Bengaluru’s traffic issues
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka govt finds a solution for Bengaluru’s traffic issues

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has chaired a meeting with the BMRDA officials and committee members to find a solution for Bengaluru's traffic issues. Currently, 50 km of tunnel road is proposed in the first phase in Bengaluru, however, the city needs 100 km of tunnel roads to overcome the traffic issues. Earlier, Zolo co-founder Nikhil Sikri highlighted the …

Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara has set a three-month deadline to the police department for better management of traffic in Bengaluru. Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru On Friday, G Parameshwara visited police Commissionerate in Bengaluru and held a meeting with all the senior officials. I had worked as a home minister earlier and I …

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarifies on upcoming new metro lines in Bengaluru. Details
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarifies on upcoming new metro lines in Bengaluru. Details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced that four new metro lines will be opened in Bengaluru, by November this year. DK Shivakumar clarifies on upcoming new metro lines in Bengaluru. There is a need to increase the pace of metro construction, especially on Outer Ring Road.” Shivakumar also announced that six new metro lines will be inaugurated by 2026, …

Hyderabad will never become Bengaluru in terms of traffic congestion, says Additional Commissioner
1 year, 7 months ago

Hyderabad will never become Bengaluru in terms of traffic congestion, says Additional Commissioner

The Hindu  

May 11, 2023 11:52 pm | Updated May 12, 2023 08:32 am IST - HYDERABAD Sitting in his office, surrounded by house plants and a lineup of 32 televisions displaying real-time traffic flow at all major junctions, Additional Commissioner of Police G. Sudheer Babu seemed relaxed as the vehicular flow was smooth at 5 p.m. The Hyderabad Traffic Police, in …

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today
1 year, 7 months ago

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will be setting foot in Karnataka capital Bengaluru today to attend public gatherings and hold a roadshow. In this view, the Bengaluru traffic police issued a fresh advisory to for commuters to avoid congestions and ensure safety of the PM. Here are the roads to avoid today: Old Airport Road, Cambridge Layout Road, Dickenson Road, Cubbon …

Amit Shah in Bengaluru today: Check traffic restrictions
1 year, 8 months ago

Amit Shah in Bengaluru today: Check traffic restrictions

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday will be in poll-bound Karnataka to take out a roadshow in Devanahalli, near the outskirts of Bengaluru. In this light, the Bengaluru traffic police department issued a fresh advisory detailing restrictions on vehicular movement in some areas to ensure smooth VIP movement and avoid congestions. READ | Amit Shah to hold roadshow in …

WATCH | Bengaluru streets water-logged after heavy rain; Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reacts
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH | Bengaluru streets water-logged after heavy rain; Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reacts

Hindustan Times  

Several areas in Bengaluru saw waterlogging and traffic congestions after a spell of rain on Tuesday, with the local police alerting commuters on microblogging site Twitter. READ | Bengaluru wakes up to dull, cloudy skies; IMD predicts thunderstorm The Bengaluru traffic police also advised residents to avoid the Varthur Kodi road and Kadubeesanahalli as the waterlogging was causing congestions. The …

Bengaluru cops issue traffic advisory on Mysore road | Details
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru cops issue traffic advisory on Mysore road | Details

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru traffic police on Wednesday issued a fresh traffic advisory in light of the Rama Venugopala Swamy Rathotsava Jaatre, which will be taken out from the Gali Anjaneya Swamy temple on Mysore Road. The guideline barred all vehicles - including government-run KSRTC and BMTC buses - from entering and/or exiting the city via Mysore Road. The department suggested an …

Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth: PM Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Modi on Friday said that the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway connectivity project would help contribute to the growth trajectory of Karnataka.PM Modi took to Twitter to express the significance of the project. Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth: PM Modi "An important connectivity project which will contribute to Karnataka's growth trajectory," PM Modi tweeted. The prime minster was …

Bengaluru Traffic Police to conduct Citizens Traffic Forum meeting tomorrow
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police to conduct Citizens Traffic Forum meeting tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The traffic police of Bengaluru are all set to meet the residents on Saturday and note their concerns at the Citizens Traffic Forum Meeting which will be held at 48 traffic police stations in the city. Bengaluru Traffic Police to conduct Citizens Traffic Forum meeting tomorrow A statement issued by the Bengaluru Traffic Police read, “In order to address the …

Bengaluru to get 75 new junctions for ₹150 crore: Bommai's bid to ease traffic
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengaluru to get 75 new junctions for ₹150 crore: Bommai's bid to ease traffic

Hindustan Times  

In a move to ease the state capital's never-ending traffic woes, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that 75 junctions with the highest traffic congestion will be developed at the cost of ₹150 crore for better traffic management. The chief minister allocated ₹350 crore for the construction of a five-kilometre elevated road in Bengaluru to further ease traffic congestion. Recently, …

Bengaluru traffic woes: Public meeting at traffic police stations on Saturday
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengaluru traffic woes: Public meeting at traffic police stations on Saturday

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: To check road accidents and to smoothen vehicular movement in Bengaluru, it has been decided to hold “Citizen’s Traffic Form Meeting” on Saturday at all traffic police stations in the city from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Public are asked to give their best views at the meetings to improve road traffic and can The meeting assumes significance after …

Can BMLTA help resolve Bengaluru’s ever-growing traffic woes?
1 year, 11 months ago

Can BMLTA help resolve Bengaluru’s ever-growing traffic woes?

The Hindu  

After more than a decade of demands from interested citizens and nudging by transportation experts, the government has passed the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority Bill. Most of the power to steer mobility in the city already rested with different departments of the Karnataka government. As things stand now, however, I suspect that BDA officials will simply attend BMLTA meetings …

Bengaluru potholes: Kiran Shaw asks BBMP to penalise ‘responsible’ for lapses
2 years ago

Bengaluru potholes: Kiran Shaw asks BBMP to penalise ‘responsible’ for lapses

Live Mint  

Smart city Bengaluru, which is known for traffic congestion, continues to witness potholes despite a slew of complaints and backlash from its citizens. A video has been surfaced on the internet showing potholes on a road with heavy traffic movement in Karnataka's capital city. Sahana, a Twitter user posted such video on the microblogging site in which Bengaluru traffic police …

‘Potholes, bad roads': Residents' appeal to PM Modi ahead of his visit to Bengaluru
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Potholes, bad roads': Residents' appeal to PM Modi ahead of his visit to Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Several netizens and residents went on social media to post their appeals to PM Modi ahead of his visit to Karnataka capital on Friday. Avoid these roads as PM Modi lands in town Several were of the opinion that repair works were undertaken by the city's civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike at the last minute to put its best …

Bengaluru rains : Huge traffic congestion in Bengaluru, list of roads to avoid
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru rains : Huge traffic congestion in Bengaluru, list of roads to avoid

Hindustan Times  

After heavy rains battered Bengaluru Sunday night, traffic congestion has once again been reported from several areas of the city. Kalyan Nagar bridge Banaswadi Traffic Police appealed commuters to avoid Jayanthigram Circle as waterlogging has been reported from the area. Banaswadi Traffic Police wrote, “Water logging near Jayanthigram circle, Kalyananagara under bridge, Geddalahalli Railway bridge, Vaddara palya junction due to …

No more traffic woes? Bengaluru 1st city in India to tie up with Google
2 years, 4 months ago

No more traffic woes? Bengaluru 1st city in India to tie up with Google

Hindustan Times  

Handling the traffic in Bengaluru with a massive number of vehicles on road has become a herculean task for Bengaluru traffic police and they have now come up with a new collaboration with technical giant Google to ease the traffic management. The top cop said, “We are proud to be partnered with Google to work on reducing traffic congestion and …

Bengaluru traffic: CM Bommai instructs officials to halter congestion at 10 prominent spots
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: CM Bommai instructs officials to halter congestion at 10 prominent spots

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka CM Bommai instructed officials to take measures to reduce traffic congestion at 10 spots CM wants works to be supervised by Deputy Commissioners of Police of the areas Measures would include synchronisation of traffic signals, removing obstacles for smooth traffic Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday instructed the officials to take measures to reduce traffic congestion at …

Bengaluru civic body spent ₹6 Cr on road for PM's visit. Cave-in the next day
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru civic body spent ₹6 Cr on road for PM's visit. Cave-in the next day

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru civic body has issued a show-cause notice to three engineers responsible for the asphalting of the Mariyappanapalya Main Road in the Bengaluru University campus that was re-laid at a cost of ₹6 crore for prime minister Narendra Modi's visit on Monday. The road that was recently repaired for PM Modi's visit near Dr B R Ambedkar School of …

Bengaluru's traffic congestion decreased by 32% in 2021: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru's traffic congestion decreased by 32% in 2021: Report

India Today  

Traffic congestion levels in major cities in India including Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi have decreased on average, as compared to pre-Covid times, according to a report by TomTom, a geolocation technology specialist. India fared better than the global average According to the report, Bengaluru slipped to the tenth position from last year’s sixth, recording a 32 per cent average …

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expresses disappointment over slow progress of Smart City projects
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expresses disappointment over slow progress of Smart City projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has expressed his disappointment over the slow progress of the Smart City projects, despite the commencement of monsoon. “Road works are incomplete on both sides in prominent roads like Minsk Square in Rajbhavan road, Vasanthnagar to Basaweshwar road, Balabrooyi guest house to Manikyavelu Mansion circle. When the CM questioned the Chief Engineer of the Smart …

Bengaluru City Police Sends Rogue Drivers for Training as Traffic Violations Increase Exponentially
4 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru City Police Sends Rogue Drivers for Training as Traffic Violations Increase Exponentially

News 18  

How many traffic violation tickets a vehicle rider/driver would have in his “kitty" in 11 months? Rajesh Kumar, who happily vroomed on the streets of Bangalore, probably even forgot that there exists something called as “traffic rules." Right from riding without helmets, to using mobile while riding, to no entry, jumping traffic signals, lane discipline, parking et al, Rajesh Kumar …

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