Tag: Traffic Signals

Peak afternoon heat: Turn off traffic signals
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Peak afternoon heat: Turn off traffic signals

May 11, 2026

Sir, Every summer, Mysuru experiences intense afternoon heat, yet the city’s traffic management appears largely insensitive to these conditions. Many traffic signals continue to function rigidly during peak afternoon hours, forcing commuters to wait under the scorching sun. What is more concerning is that several junctions have no Traffic Police personnel present to manually regulate…

Is Mysuru going the Bengaluru way?
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Is Mysuru going the Bengaluru way?

March 22, 2026

Mysuru adds 1.7 lakh vehicles in two years Mysore/Mysuru: The controversy over 43 newly installed traffic signals in Mysuru, criticised by many as unnecessary at certain junctions and circles, has also brought the spotlight on the city’s fast-growing vehicle population. Mysuru’s vehicle population crossed the 16-lakh mark in 2025, with the district adding more than…

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