Jaipur: And CM Bhajanlal again made an announcement about the establishment of a new bus station in the city, the primary reason being to relieve traffic congestion at Sindhi Camp. Know how this decision would facilitate the traffic flow, improve public transport access, and provide a better experience for commuting in Jaipur. Read for more on urban planning and sustainable urban conurbation.
There was an emphasis laid by the Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma, on the necessity of a long-term plan of action to assess the needs of the burgeoning populace and the traffic loads in the city. Addressing a meeting on Friday at the Chief Minister’s Residence (CMR), he directed the departments to coordinate traffic management and new initiatives on priority basis. It was stated during the meeting that the Chief Minister has stressed the need to develop plans for implementing one-way systems in areas with a potential for better traffic movement and clear encroachments therefrom.
Besides, he abstained from stressing CNG and electric buses in urban transport while urging officials to interlink the common man with public transport systems.
Among those attending were Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Chairperson Shubhra Singh, Additional Chief Secretary-Finance Akhil Arora, Additional Chief Secretary-Chief Minister’s Office Shikhar Agarwal, Additional Chief Secretary-Home Anand Kumar, and Director-General of Police-SCRB Hemant Priyadarshi, and ADGs Traffic Anil Paliwal, as well as other officers from the related departments.
The CM said that plans are being worked out for construction of new bus stands on four major routes leading out of Jaipur, namely: Ajmer Road, Agra Road, Tonk Road, and Sikar Road, in order to relieve pressure on the Sindhi Camp. He also asked for the relocation of the Narayan Singh Tiraha bus stand bordering the Delhi and Agra bus terminal to a location that permits buses to ply during peak hours.
Further directives included:
- However, with the high increase in the number of police officials and the usage of CCTV cameras installed for monitoring compliance with traffic rules have brought about good evidence of enforcement on traffic rules being followed.
- Low parking charges at Ram Niwas Bagh, facilitating operation of electric vehicles within City Palace walls (Parakota), and e-rickshaws on a zone-wise basis.
- Different day market closures, different day designating for night markets.
Specific measures towards congestion reduction, traffic enhancement, and transportation efficiency improvement in Jaipur. Such measures induced the stress on better and more efficient public transport systems by focusing on more sustainable transport options such as electric and CNG buses. Alleviation of daily commuting challenges for residents and visitors into the major commercial areas is ensured through an efficient traffic and parking management plan.
New Bus Station in Jaipur to Relieve Sindhi Camp
In alleviating the root causes of traffic congestion-inadequate infrastructure and enforcement-the administration has envisioned changing Jaipur into a more mobile and environmentally sound city under the Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The strategically located new bus stands outside the city shall play a significant role in decongesting the center, which is one of the busiest transport hubs, Sindhi Camp.
Relocation of the Narayan Singh Tiraha bus stand and the regulation of market operations indicate a resolve to introduce discipline and minimize the havoc during peak traffic and commercial activities. This joined-up approach to urban planning and traffic management for Jaipur should therefore be provided as reference for other growing cities in India grappling with similar situations.
