The government has decided to form a separate authority to manage traffic woes in and around Bengaluru, and a Bill to enable its formation will be tabled in the coming session of the State Legislature, announced Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Talking to reporters after attending a meeting chaired by Union Surface Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari here on Thursday on Bengaluru’s roads and traffic density, he said projects have been undertaken by multiple agencies, including National Highways Authority of India, BBMP, BDA, BMRDA and PWD, and a holistic approach is needed for better coordination. Railways and Metro will be made part of the authority for traffic management, he said.
“The cooperation of the Government of India has been sought in this effort, as several national highways pass through Bengaluru city,” said the Chief Minister.
