In a fresh initiative to tackle traffic congestion in the city, the district administration has directed strict enforcement of parking regulations and traffic management measures around educational institutions and commercial establishments.
Acting on the instructions of district magistrate (DM) Manish Kumar Verma, the traffic department has decided to issue notices to all government and private schools and colleges, directing them to ensure smooth traffic movement outside their premises during opening and closing hours.
According to DCP (traffic) Neeraj Pandey, educational institutions had already been informed about the guidelines and will receive fresh reminders before the reopening of the institutions after the summer vacation. School and college managements have been asked either to allow vehicles carrying students to park on their premises or ensure that pick-up and drop-off activities do not obstruct traffic flow on adjoining roads.
“In accordance with the orders of the DM, all schools will have to comply with these directives. If any institution fails to do so, notices will be issued against its management. During morning and afternoon hours, roads leading to schools and colleges witness severe bottlenecks, causing inconvenience not only to commuters but also to students who often remain stuck in traffic jams,” DCP (traffic) Neeraj Pandey said.
