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Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Safety slips through gaps as vehicles, passengers tangle with traffic chaos
Bhopal: Brushes with death for pedestrians negotiating dangerous cut-points, and commuters and vehicles being stuck in high traffic congestion are taken all too casually around the Habibganj area on the way to Rani Kamlapati station . The station's exit point itself and design could be part of the problem, as it opens directly onto the main road, disrupting regular traffic flow and chaos follows. Traffic cops say that the design of the entry and exit points should be analysed and appropriate measures should be taken. But their suggestions go unheeded as the exit point continues to be a chronic traffic bottleneck, especially during peak hours when passenger trains arrive. The problem is further compounded by vehicles coming to drop off passengers and the large number of auto-rickshaws waiting to pick up commuters. These vehicles typically halt near the main road exit, narrowing the passage and triggering traffic snarls that extend during rush hours. Adding to the hazard, several cut points in the road divider enable passengers—many with heavy luggage—to cross the high-speed traffic lanes on foot. This risky behaviour poses significant safety concerns for both pedestrians and motorists. Traffic officials said they wrote to the Public Works Department (PWD) requesting the closure of these divider cuts to improve pedestrian safety. They recommended constructing an underpass or a foot-overbridge to allow passengers to cross the road safely—particularly those heading to the bus stop on the opposite side. P olice say they also advised station authorities to discontinue the direct vehicle exit onto the main road. Instead, they proposed the creation of a dedicated left-turn exit that would direct vehicles onto the service lane, allowing smoother re-entry to the main road near the Narmada Hospital junction. Despite these recommendations, officials noted that the agencies concerned are yet to take concrete action. Another senior cop said that the ongoing Metro Project work in front of the railway station is also going on very slowly. The authorities concerned should immediately address this issue, which is hampering smooth traffic movement at this 'world-class railway station'. A passenger going towards the railway station told TOI that apart from the auto-rickshaws, the hawkers and kiosks encroaching on the road space create problems for the commuters. "The authorities should have designed the spot properly." He added that there should be space made to accommodate auto-rickshaws as they are necessary for the passengers arriving at the railway station to reach their destination. The auto-rickshaw drivers do not enter the station fearing the parking charge. An auto-rickshaw driver told TOI that whenever two or more trains arrive at the railway station, the crowd of passengers coming out on the road causes traffic chaos. A senior traffic cop said that traffic police also wrote a letter to the PWD officials advising them to close the cut points in the road divider. He said that traffic police cannot manually regulate traffic at the entry and exit points all the time. Cops are deployed during peak hours, but it is not a solution. Traffic coming out of the railway station directly merges with the main road at a right angle. Similarly, traffic going inside enters through the main road, and the queue of vehicles waiting to enter reaches the main road. The flow of passengers, especially during peak hours, remains high. The traffic moving in and coming out of the railway station should be guided through the service road. Traffic coming out should be merged with the main road at the Narmada Hospital junction. The entry and exit points should be widened, and the left turn should be made clear. DCP (Traffic) Sanjay Singh said that traffic police wrote letters to the agencies concerned to analyse the design of both entry and exit points of the railway station and take appropriate measures. The service road should be developed for the entry and exit of vehicles into and out of the railway station. Neither entry nor exit should be permitted directly through the main road. Traffic police already communicated the suggestions to the authorities concerned, he said.
Arab Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
‘Fast-track Metro Project to realize Kuwait Vision 35'
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Municipal Council, headed by Abdullah Al-Mahri, held its 17 regular session for the third legislative round on Monday. During the session, the council approved the following: Request of the Ministry of Public Works to allocate a reservoir and a track, add the use of Unitized Distribution System (UDS) transformer and cancel the previous allocation of reservoirs in South Sabahiya; Request of the Ministry of Electricity to allocate overhead lines to connect Wafra Z2 main transformer station to the overhead lines Request of the Ministry of Interior to create additional parking spaces next to Qurain Health Center in Qurain, Block Two; Amendments to Table No. Six stating the requirements and specifications for agricultural and livestock areas in the new building regulations; Building requirements for areas affiliated with the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), Public Authority for Sports (PAS), Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) or any other government agency. These areas are used for the cultivation of agricultural products, fish farming, poultry, livestock, cattle, horse and camel breeding; beekeeping, honey production and services; breeding and training of racehorses and camels by hunting and equestrian clubs and camel clubs; in addition to certain plots in Abdally and Wafra. The important amendments include specifying the building percentages in the agricultural areas in Wafra, Abdally and Sulaibiya. The permitted building percentage is 10 percent of the plot size with a maximum of 10,000 square meters. Dairy farms are permitted to have varying building percentages distributed as follows: five percent for feed stores, one percent for repair shops, three percent for milking facilities and 10 percent for residential buildings, not exceeding 1,000 square meters. Horse breeding plots should not exceed 10,000 square meters, with building percentages not exceeding 15 percent of the plot size. Five percent of broiler and layer chicken plots should be allocated for workers' housing and five percent for feed and machinery storage. Areas designated for light pens for poultry production and breeding should also be included. Areas for raising horses and racing camels should not exceed 50 percent of the plot size. Plots located in Block 10 in Wafra Agricultural Area should measure at least 500 square meters and not exceed 5,000 square meters, which will be distributed to unions, associations,and companies. Moreover, the council presented three recommendations as per the reply of the Kuwait Municipality to the question of Deputy Chairman Khaled Al-Mutairi about the Kuwait Metro Project as follows: 1. Identify the government entity responsible for designing and implementing the Metro Project. 2. Re-evaluate the metro lines and stations stated in the previous decision of the Municipal Council. 3. Expedite the implementation of the Metro Project to realize the New Kuwait Vision and the development plan of the country.
Arab Times
11-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Question on ‘Metro Project' deferred at Municipal Council panel meet
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 11: The Technical Committee at the Municipal Council, led by Munira Al-Amir, convened Tuesday during which it deliberated on eight items in its agenda. The committee requested detailed studies from the executive body on two matters: amending the Municipal Council's decision on the Egaila Beach development project (No. 7) and adding a fast food restaurant activity to the main roads. Three requests were returned to the executive body for updates as follows: allocating land for a stray dog shelter, amending the requirements for residential complex buildings, and addressing the residential construction percentages issue in Abu Al-Hasaniya. The committee deferred the vice-chairman's question about the Metro Project, the Real Estate Union's observations on building work regulations, and a soft drink company's request to allocate sidewalk space for coolers.
Zawya
27-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Metro project, abandoned buildings on Kuwait's Municipal Council agenda
KUWAIT CITY - The Technical Committee of the Municipal Council, chaired by Munira Al-Amir, is set to hold its eighteenth meeting on Tuesday to address several important items on its agenda , reports Al-Seyassah daily. Among the key issues to be discussed is the executive body's response to a question submitted by the Vice-Chairman of the Municipal Council, Khaled Al-Mutairi, regarding the Metro Project. Additionally, the committee will review a proposed amendment to Table No. 16, which pertains to the requirements and specifications for buildings within the Shuwaikh Free Trade Zone. This amendment is part of Ministerial Resolution No. 278 of 2021, which organizes construction work in the zone and aims to introduce some proposed new activities. Another major topic on the agenda is a proposal by member Fahad Al-Abduljader concerning abandoned properties. The municipality has informed the council chairman about the formation of a committee tasked with inventorying dilapidated and near-collapsing properties, particularly those that negatively affect the general appearance of the area. The committee will also discuss the procedures for dealing with these properties, including the identification of cases and the appropriate period for restoring or removing the buildings, as outlined in technical reports. Moreover, they will evaluate the method for issuing warnings to building owners and occupants in the event of evacuation, as well as the steps to take if owners fail to comply with demolition or restoration requirements. The committee will consider various options for enforcing compliance, including issuing comprehensive or individual tenders, or contracting out machinery, equipment and labor for demolition and restoration. Additionally, the possibility of charging building owners for the costs incurred by the municipality in carrying out the work will be examined. The outcomes of this meeting are expected to have significant implications for urban development, building regulations and property management in Kuwait.
