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Traffic Police and barricades
Voice of The Reader

Traffic Police and barricades

February 18, 2024

Sir, Apropos the letter “Why barricade junctions and Ring Road stretches?” (SOM dated Jan. 29), I fully endorse the views  expressed by Ananda Kumar. The reader has clearly highlighted the issues faced by the motorists while manoeuvring the barricades placed by the Police to control the traffic. No doubt the barricades do act as speed-breakers,…

Streamline parking of rickshaws
Voice of The Reader

Streamline parking of rickshaws

February 17, 2024

Sir, There is an autorickshaw stand opposite Apollo BGS Hospital on Adichunchanagiri Road. The rickshaws would park parallel to the footpath earlier, as is normally done elsewhere, but of late for reasons unknown, they have started parking perpendicular to the footpath, consuming a lot more space on the road than needed (see photo). This is…

MCC must create exclusive Road Hump Cell
Voice of The Reader

MCC must create exclusive Road Hump Cell

February 16, 2024

Sir, The recent tragic loss of three innocent lives due to poorly designed and installed road humps should serve as a wake-up call for both the MCC and City Traffic Police. Numerous road humps can be observed across the city, each seemingly designed according to the whims and fancies of MCC engineers. Despite repeated fatalities…

Concrete medians posing danger on Adichunchanagiri Road
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Concrete medians posing danger on Adichunchanagiri Road

February 14, 2024

Sir, The concrete road medians installed on Adichunchanagiri Road – Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions Junction in Kuvempunagar are posing a danger to motorists. The haphazardly placed medians are inconveniencing passing vehicles. With no reflectors attached to the ends of these medians, motorists are at risk of colliding with them, especially at night, potentially causing injuries…

Missing rubber road hump with nuts and bolts SECURED
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Missing rubber road hump with nuts and bolts SECURED

February 13, 2024

Following the publication of the letter titled ‘EXPOSED NUTS & BOLTS- Road hump near MCC Chief’s house poses danger’ in yesterday’s Voice of the Reader column of Star of Mysore, the authorities from the Mysuru City Corporation have swiftly addressed the issue. The missing rubber segment of the speed hump on the road leading to…

EXPOSED NUTS & bolts
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EXPOSED NUTS & bolts

February 12, 2024

Road hump near MCC Chief’s house poses danger Sir, Unscientific, faulty-designed and worn-out speed humps present significant risks and have often tragically proven fatal for two-wheeler riders while also potentially causing spinal injuries and exacerbating chronic back pain. The recent incidents on Bogadi Main Road, where three motorists lost their lives due to unscientific road…

Expedite inauguration of Ashokapuram Railway Station
Voice of The Reader

Expedite inauguration of Ashokapuram Railway Station

February 12, 2024

Sir, Of late, the Mysuru City Railway Station has been grappling with challenges in managing the arrival and departure of trains to various destinations. Our MP Pratap Simmha has taken proactive steps to address the situation. He has successfully obtained clearance from the Railway Minister and Railway Board for the expansion of City Station, and…

Upgrade traffic cameras for a safer city commute
Voice of The Reader

Upgrade traffic cameras for a safer city commute

February 11, 2024

Sir, The current system of cameras installed at traffic signals utilises panning cameras, which require manual control by an operator to observe each direction. Recently, while waiting at Kalamandira Junction to make a right turn, I observed violators proceeding straight through the intersection when the signal was red. This occurred because the panning camera was…

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