(a) whether the Government has any proposal to introduce Traffic System Integrated Transport
Management (TSITM) in NCT of Delhi;
(b) if so, the time by when such system is likely to be introduced;
(c) the manner in which it is likely to be beneficial; and
(d) the steps being taken by the Government to control the growing traffic problems in Delhi?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI V.RADHIKA SELVI)
(a): At present no such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
(d): Delhi Police has taken a number of steps to control the traffic in Delhi which include
conducting of educational and awareness programmes amongst all categories of road users
including commercial vehicle drivers and school children by Road Safety Cell; soliciting
coordination of and cooperation from prominent agencies, namely, PWD, MCD, NDMC, DDA and Delhi
Cantonment Board in order to execute short-term traffic management schemes; adoption in of low
cost and high cost traffic management measures for removing traffic congestion, ensuring safe
and smooth flow of traffic and reduction in road accidents and pollution; reduction in travel
time through introduction of low cost Traffic Management Schemes; Introduction of Computerized
Area Traffic Control System; installation of solar signals to provide uninterrupted
signaling, enhanced visibility of traffic signals and better outlook; Installation of LED
Signals for improving visibility of signal reflector from a distance; installation of Red
Light and Speed Check Violation Enforcement System for checking red light jumping and
violation of speed limits; use of Speed Radar Guns to check over-speeding; use of alcometers
to conduct surprise checks against drunken driving by motorists near hotels, pubs, bars and
places where people consume alcohol and drive vehicles; provisions of Retro Reflective
Gadgetry to ensure effective and safe traffic regulation of traffic; synchronization of
traffic signals to maintain smooth flow of traffic; implementation of ‘Traffic Monitoring
System’ for on-line monitoring of traffic situation at selected intersections; setting up
of round-the clock Traffic Help line-facility for making complaints/suggestions to the general
public on traffic matters; provision of e-mail facility for e-mailing complaints/suggestions
or sharing views on improving traffic management and safety on Delhi roads; introduction of
SMS Traffic Information Dissemination system in which traffic diversions, traffic signal
failures, congestion on any road, road accident details, notice details etc. can be accessed.