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New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru BJP MP Tejasvi Surya proposes 15-point plan to fix Bengaluru's infrastructure
BENGALURU: Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has come up with a comprehensive 15-point plan aimed at addressing Bengaluru's worsening infrastructure, mobility, and governance challenges. In a letter to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on May 24, the MP stated that he could not take part in the meeting of MPs and MLAs from Bengaluru on urgent issues concerning the city's infrastructure as he is currently part of an all-party delegation visiting the US to convey India's message against terrorism after the Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor'. Surya offered short-term and medium-term solutions to tackle the city's problems. He recommended a 60-day priority plan to restore ward-wise footpaths and drains, scientific remapping of stormwater drains, and congestion relief on 12 high-traffic corridors. He favoured formation of a war-room for real-time coordination of roadwork and debris clearance. In his 60-180-day medium-term plan, the MP stressed the need for expansion of Metro services with fast-tracked execution and weekly reviews. He referred to the addition of 4,500 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme to enhance last-mile connectivity. The MP suggested measures such as phasing out old vehicles, implementing staggered institutional timings, and enforcing strict lane discipline to ease traffic congestion in the city. He proposed the formation of 'Bengaluru 2050 Vision Group', a dedicated think-tank covering urban mobility, water management, heritage, environment, and design. This group could craft a long-term vision, 'Bengaluru 2050', to focus on sustainable growth, ecological protection, and integrated urban planning beyond short-term solutions. Among structural reforms, Surya called for operationalisation of BMLTA with a full-time managing director and leadership appointments at K-RIDE and BMRCL to strengthen Bengaluru's public transport systems. He called for shifting focus from expensive road projects to public transit expansion.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP Tejasvi Surya presents 15-point action plan to transform Bengaluru
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday proposed a comprehensive 15-point agenda aimed at modernising the city's civic administration, traffic management and public transport systems. The action plan was sent for consideration by Surya as Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today convened a meeting of Bengaluru 's MPs and MLAs to deliberate on urgent issues concerning the city's infrastructure. Surya is currently en route to the United States as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation. According to a statement issued by Surya's office, the MP has suggested formation of a Bengaluru 2050 Vision Group, a think tank comprising domain experts, civic leaders and elected representatives to chart a long-term, future-ready roadmap for Bengaluru. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Gorgeous Female Athletes Ranked. But Did We Get It Right? Click Here He sought for technology-driven traffic management initiatives to decongest city roads through smart signals, real-time monitoring, AI-based interventions and better traffic flow optimisation on high-density corridors. Surya stressed on revamp of public transport services, including strengthening BMTC, integrating last-mile connectivity, promoting multi-modal transport options and accelerating Metro and Suburban Rail projects alongside 4,500 new electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme . Live Events He also emphasised on strengthening of BMLTA (Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority) as the sole nodal agency for all mobility-related planning, execution and coordination. In addition to these, Surya's 15-point agenda covers a wide range of measures, including upgradation of key arterial and sub-arterial roads, execution of long-pending infrastructure works like flyovers, underpasses and ROBs (Railway Over Bridges) with strict deadlines, traffic engineering and junction decongestion initiatives and development of footpaths and pedestrian-friendly zones. "It also includes scientific overhaul of stormwater drains to prevent waterlogging and flooding, implementation of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project with a dedicated, full-time MD for K-RIDE, and operationalisation of a city-level war room for traffic management and project coordination," he stated. Surya also called for local body elections, while highlighting the importance of opening of decongestion routes, including the NICE Road--Mysore Road link and Whitefield--Airport alternate corridors. In his letter to Shivakumar, he said, "The 15-point program has been formulated to address some of Bengaluru's most pressing and visible challenges, including traffic congestion, deteriorating civic infrastructure, environmental degradation, and gaps in local governance and institutional accountability. "I look forward to your positive consideration of the above and hope to see a welcome change in our approach to urban governance."
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya proposes plan to transform Bengaluru, manage traffic
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday proposed a comprehensive 15-point agenda aimed at modernising the city's civic administration, traffic management and public transport systems. The action plan was sent for consideration by Surya as Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today convened a meeting of Bengaluru's MPs and MLAs to deliberate on urgent issues concerning the city's infrastructure. Surya is currently en route to the United States as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation. According to a statement issued by Surya's office, the MP has suggested formation of a Bengaluru 2050 Vision Group, a think tank comprising domain experts, civic leaders and elected representatives to chart a long-term, future-ready roadmap for Bengaluru. He sought for technology-driven traffic management initiatives to decongest city roads through smart signals, real-time monitoring, AI-based interventions and better traffic flow optimisation on high-density corridors. Surya stressed on revamp of public transport services, including strengthening BMTC, integrating last-mile connectivity, promoting multi-modal transport options and accelerating Metro and Suburban Rail projects alongside 4,500 new electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme. He also emphasised on strengthening of BMLTA (Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority) as the sole nodal agency for all mobility-related planning, execution and coordination. In addition to these, Surya's 15-point agenda covers a wide range of measures, including upgradation of key arterial and sub-arterial roads, execution of long-pending infrastructure works like flyovers, underpasses and ROBs (Railway Over Bridges) with strict deadlines, traffic engineering and junction decongestion initiatives and development of footpaths and pedestrian-friendly zones. "It also includes scientific overhaul of stormwater drains to prevent waterlogging and flooding, implementation of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project with a dedicated, full-time MD for K-RIDE, and operationalisation of a city-level war room for traffic management and project coordination," he stated. Surya also called for local body elections, while highlighting the importance of opening of decongestion routes, including the NICE Road--Mysore Road link and Whitefield--Airport alternate corridors. In his letter to Shivakumar, he said, "The 15-point program has been formulated to address some of Bengaluru's most pressing and visible challenges, including traffic congestion, deteriorating civic infrastructure, environmental degradation, and gaps in local governance and institutional accountability. "I look forward to your positive consideration of the above and hope to see a welcome change in our approach to urban governance."
