Srinagar, Nov 29 (KNO): Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday said that a multidisciplinary committee has been constituted to formulate a comprehensive strategy for improving traffic management and urban mobility in Srinagar city.
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the newly constituted committee brings together all major departments, including Srinagar Smart City Ltd, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Srinagar Development Authority, Police Department, SSP Traffic, R&B and Transport Department and others.
“Our focus is on collective planning to make traffic movement smoother, efficient and better organized,” he said.
The Divisional Commissioner also shared the importance of engaging all local stakeholders in the process. “It is not just about infrastructure but participation. We are taking on board local residents, street vendors, shopkeepers, business associations and transporters to ensure the plan works practically on the ground,” he said.
The Divisional Commissioner also highlighted several ongoing initiatives under the Srinagar Smart City project, including the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), installation of modern traffic lights, creation of organized parking spaces and development of multi-level parking facilities in congested areas. “We are also working on improving road junctions and rotaries to ensure smoother flow,” he said.
He said, in another key development, nearly 350 designated bus stop locations have been finalized across the city to regulate public transport. “The district administration has been informed and buses will soon be required to halt only at these specific points, reducing roadside chaos and improving discipline,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner today conducted a whirlwind tour of city to assess traffic bottlenecks.
He said the coordinated effort aims to ensure seamless movement of vehicles and pedestrians across the winter capital.
The Divisional Commissioner said that today's visit was aimed at gathering inputs from multiple sectors. “Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Transporters’ Association and local bodies participated in the exercise. Their feedback will help us build a system that’s efficient, inclusive and sustainable,” he said.
“Srinagar’s growing traffic load requires both immediate interventions and long-term infrastructure planning. We are working towards a coordinated, data-driven approach that not only decongests the city but also makes it more commuter-friendly and sustainable,” he said—(KNO)