A common question that every Bengalurean asks nowadays is, “Have you decided to settle down in Mysuru?” If the answer is ‘yes,’ then his or her immediate reply is, “This is the best decision you have taken. Bengaluru is gone. Traffic is a nightmare.” Is Mysuru really a paradise for driving on the city roads?…
Traffic woes near schools: Depute School Traffic Wardens
July 28, 2017Sir, With reference to the traffic issues at schools published in this column (SOM dated July 25), I would like to add some more points on the safety of school children at their schools. As suggested by the reader, the Traffic Wardens Organisation (TWO) in association with city Traffic Police are organising traffic awareness programmes…
Traffic woes near Schools: Some suggestions
July 25, 2017Sir, As schools are essential parts of our life, one will find them in all residential areas, commercial areas and even on main roads. Without going into the details of the traffic problems near these schools, I would like to make some suggestions which would require active participation of the school, civic body, Traffic Police…
More on taming Mysuru traffic
July 14, 2017Sir, This has reference to the article Taming our Traffic by Dr. Javeed Nayeem (Star of Mysore dated July 7) and I fully concur with the views expressed by him. Siddarthanagar, which was till recently a quiet place, has also turned into a hot place for such adventures by youngsters, particularly on Vinaya Marga, and…
Traffic woes: An honest approach
April 4, 2017Sir, Recently, a news item titled “No Helmet ? No Insurance? Then No Vehicle” in SOM drew my attention largely because for the first time we have heard about some kind of a deterrent to send the message home that you can’t always get away with all the traffic violations. I personally wish to congratulate…
Traffic Wardens conduct series of programmes on traffic awareness at schools
March 27, 2017A series of traffic awareness programmes were conducted by the members of the Mysore City Police Traffic Wardens Organisation at various schools in Mysuru. As there has been an increase in road accidents involving particularly the young student community due to various traffic violations, the Organisation planned to conduct such awareness programmes at all schools…
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