Transportation
Solar Operated Traffic System inaugurated and 4 smart traffic solutions launched in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar got a solar operated adaptive traffic signal system at Sachibalaya Marg which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. He also laid foundation stone of four Smart City projects relating to smart traffic solution for city commuters. The projected budget of these projects is Rs 176 crore. The four projects are Smart Janpath from Vani Vihar Square to Sishu Bhavan Square, designed car parking slots at Saheed Nagar and Unit-II market and a co-ordinated ‘Jana Seva Kendra’ at Saheed Nagar. The new signal system is an endeavour to turn the existing streets to ‘complete streets’ as they are designed and operated in such a way that safe access is available for all users ranging from pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists of all ages and abilities.
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