Sir, In my opinion, the newly constructed service roads on Hunsur Road, namely at Hinkal, Hootagali and Belavadi, are poorly designed and of little utility currently. The main roadway remains a congested 4-lane highway (2 lanes on either side of the centre median). I suggest the two medians on either side, between the edge of…

Sir, I am a resident of Trendz Whispering Woods, opposite Dasanakoppal main gate. I would like to share my concerns regarding the lack of streetlights beyond Brigade Palm Grove, Bogadi. This issue has been affecting residents for a long period of time. There are many situations where auto drivers are refusing to come to this…

Sir, Mysuru was traditionally known as a retiree’s paradise because of its relaxed lifestyle, evergreen parks, lakes and broad empty roads. However, nowadays, all these seem to be changing very rapidly. The daily commute time within the city has almost doubled. The traffic woes seem to be going the Bengaluru way. Almost every street has…

Sir, To improve traffic management along the Outer Ring Road (ORR), I request the introduction of a synchronised ‘Green wave’ or grid-type traffic signalling system. This will improve traffic flow, enhance road safety and reduce vehicular emissions. The ORR is used by a large number of commuters every day. However, motorists often have to stop…

Sir, There is no doubt that unregulated food carts have become a hazard to pedestrians and motorists. Occupying footpaths and roads, they create traffic problems, generate waste and affect the city’s appearance. Hygiene and public health are also genuine concerns. However, simply removing food carts may not be the solution. They continue to attract customers…

Sir, For decades, the question of whether to demolish or reconstruct two important heritage structures, Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market, in Mysuru has been debated, with each technical assessment advancing arguments to justify its contention. Both Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and IIT Roorkee had found that the two heritage structures…

Sir, ‘You bring rules, we don’t care…’ This seems to be the attitude of illegal roadside food carts which were cleared by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) a week back. The above picture is today’s scene on Kalidasa Road stretch between Chandrakala Hospital and MLA G.T. Devegowda’s house in Vijayanagar. As usual, they have opened the…

Sir, The recurring menace of stray cattle on M.G. Road, Mysuru, has once again become a serious public safety concern. Despite repeated complaints and assurances from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), cattle continue to roam freely on this busy road near its junction from JSS Hospital to Mall of Mysore. This is not merely a…