Lucknow Traffic Police launched ‘Sahbhagita’ to involve citizens in identifying traffic issues.
DCP (Traffic) Raveena Tyagi said the initiative aims to turn everyday commuters into the traffic police’s eyes and ears on the ground. All suggestions will undergo ground-level verification and technical assessment, according to the traffic police. The final decision on the nature and priority of any intervention will depend on jurisdiction, available resources and other relevant considerations,” Tyagi said.
LUCKNOW: Ever found yourself stuck at the same traffic bottleneck and wondered why nothing is being done about it? The Lucknow Traffic Police now wants commuters to do more than just complain. It wants them to help identify problems and suggest solutions. Under its new ‘Sahbhagita’ (Participation) initiative, the traffic police is inviting citizens to flag recurring traffic congestion, unsafe U-turns, pedestrian hazards, school-zone traffic issues and parking bottlenecks through a QR code-linked Google Form. Citizens can also propose practical measures to address these problems. The police is seeking more than just a description of the issue. Participants have been asked to submit photographs, the exact location and GPS coordinates, along with details such as when the problem occurs, what changes they believe are needed and how their proposed solution could improve traffic flow or road safety. Encouraged by these results, the traffic police is now looking to expand public participation and create a structured platform for commuters to report problems and recommend solutions. Officials will evaluate factors such as road safety, site conditions, technical feasibility and compliance with relevant standards. “Where necessary, the traffic police will coordinate with the concerned departments for technical examination, approvals and implementation.