Karachi: The Sindh Police have introduced a strategic initiative to improve traffic management across Karachi through the formation of district-level committees, chaired by IG Sindh Muzaffar Ali Sheikh. These committees are tasked with monitoring and evaluating traffic arrangements, with provisions for rewarding exemplary performance and penalizing substandard operations.
According to Sindh Police, the new traffic management plan was detailed in a meeting at the Central Police Office in Karachi, involving key officials such as the Project Director IT, DIG Traffic, and other senior police officers. The initiative focuses on rigorous daily evaluations of traffic management practices by designated committee heads across various traffic districts of the city.
The DIG Traffic provided an extensive overview of the current traffic conditions in Karachi, noting the operational status of 138 traffic light signals and the efforts of 664 challaning officers. Since January, these officers have issued approximately 992,576 traffic challans, accumulating fines totaling over 699 million PKR. The initiative aims to repair non-functional traffic signals and enhance the overall traffic management system.
IG Sindh has outlined specific responsibilities for committee members, including daily review reports on traffic management. Based on these reports, commendations or disciplinary actions will be determined weekly. Additional measures include coordinating with the Secretary Transport Department to ensure the repair and modernization of traffic signals throughout Karachi.
Furthermore, the traffic management strategy includes preparing for road closures due to developmental works, suggesting alternative routes to alleviate traffic congestion. Traffic officers are also urged to maintain cooperative and respectful interactions with the public to facilitate smooth traffic flow and ensure effective enforcement of traffic laws.
The comprehensive plan extends beyond immediate traffic light repairs to involve broad consultation with stakeholders to maintain traffic fluidity on roads and highways, emphasizing the importance of a well-coordinated approach to urban traffic management.