Sir, The implementation of a GPS-based toll system on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway brings promising developments. The concern regarding free usage of the highway between toll plazas and the service lane by certain individuals has been a long-standing issue. By introducing high-speed cameras equipped with licence plate reading capabilities, the authorities aim to address these challenges,…

Sir, Although more interest is shown in making roads, widening them, re-tarring or over and over-asphalting already in good condition roads, not an iota of thought is given to improve the side walks in our beautiful city. Footpaths are indeed in a very bad shape mostly where shopping is done. Most uneven, rugged, stoney footpaths…

Sir, I would like to record and bring to the notice of SOM readers, the way society recognises a fruitful journey of a sincere, dedicated and passionate leader — be it a doctor, a soldier or a scientist.  I had the opportunity to attend the farewell ceremony accorded to S. Balaji, a very dear friend…

Sir, The news regarding the decision of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to finally enforce safety measures is indeed a welcome development. It comes after the tragic and untimely loss of four lives due to the negligence of the MCC staff. There are numerous poorly constructed road humps scattered throughout Mysuru City, many of which…

Sir, As depicted in this image, a huge tree branch, along with its smaller branches, extends perilously close to the power lines adjacent to the concrete pole at the intersection of 4th/3rd Main Road and 13th Cross Junction in Ramakrishnanagar, E&F Block, 2nd Stage. The branch is positioned very near to the pole, which stands…

Sir, Apropos the letter “Why barricade junctions and Ring Road stretches?” (SOM dated Jan. 29), I fully endorse the views  expressed by Ananda Kumar. The reader has clearly highlighted the issues faced by the motorists while manoeuvring the barricades placed by the Police to control the traffic. No doubt the barricades do act as speed-breakers,…

Sir, There is an autorickshaw stand opposite Apollo BGS Hospital on Adichunchanagiri Road. The rickshaws would park parallel to the footpath earlier, as is normally done elsewhere, but of late for reasons unknown, they have started parking perpendicular to the footpath, consuming a lot more space on the road than needed (see photo). This is…

Sir, The recent tragic loss of three innocent lives due to poorly designed and installed road humps should serve as a wake-up call for both the MCC and City Traffic Police. Numerous road humps can be observed across the city, each seemingly designed according to the whims and fancies of MCC engineers. Despite repeated fatalities…

Sir, Today, I narrowly avoided being another casualty of MCC’s negligence when a huge tree fell just seconds after I passed through the road I regularly traverse, connecting Ashokapuram and Manandavadi Road behind NIE College and NIE Hostel (SOM report on Feb. 12 ‘Tree crash at Ashokapuram hampering traffic movement’ ). The tree’s integrity appears…