Our correspondent
Imphal, April 25 (EMN): A meeting of the traffic regulation and parking committee (Imphal East and Imphal West districts) was held at Secretariat’s cabinet hall in Imphal on April 24.
The chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, asked the concerned officials for strict enforcement of the existing by-laws, norms, and regulations of government to control the traffic issues in Imphal. He elaborately discussed the inconveniences and sufferings caused by traffic congestion in and around the Khwai Bazaar and Imphal city.
Officials of various departments gave their opinions, suggestions, and measures to reduce the traffic congestion in the Imphal area. They also discussed about the allotment of parking lots in Imphal.
During the meeting, Singh suggested for the introduction of e-rickshaw or battery based vehicles instead of diesel autos for the transportation of public in and around the Khwairamband Keithel, main market area. “Such vehicle would not only reduce the traffic congestion but also noise pollution caused by the diesel autos and other public transport system plying in the bazaar area,” he added.
Singh instructed committee members to explore the introduction of dedicated lanes for emergency vehicles on the roads of Imphal city.
Commissioner (Transport) also gave a detailed slideshow presentation about the issues and problems of traffic regulation and parking spaces in Imphal.
On the occasion, the chief minister also released a short film on traffic awareness and road safety.
