The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Readers' mail

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Monday, Apr 18, 2005

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Readers' mail

Proactive traffic

police needed

Sir, — The idea to restrict speed within the city limits is welcome. The only question is how the traffic police can enforce such a rule. There are a few reckless drivers, who get a thrill by driving fast and weave in and out of traffic. Moreover, those who violate traffic rules and use their mobile phones while driving need to be penalised. The traffic police should be more proactive to prevent traffic violations.

D.B.N. Murthy,

Bangalore

Felling of trees

Sir, — The felling of old and healthy trees on Residency Road, from Bangalore Club to Cash Pharmacy Circle, is a clear demonstration of a total lack of application of mind on the part of the authorities. By declaring Residency Road as a one-way, the carriageway has significantly increased. Parking is allowed on this side of the road and the trees provided a natural boundary between the parking area and carriageway. The felling of trees will not smoothen traffic flow, as vehicles will anyway be parked in that space. It will now be impossible to plant new saplings or replace the tree cover of the felled trees. I hope that the authorities concerned demonstrate better discretion.

C.N. Kumar,

Bangalore

Commemoration

Sir, — It is gratifying to note that the Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded that that Kempegowda Fort at Magadi be preserved and declared a national monument.

The State has already set up Koodalasangama and Basavakalyan Development Authorities and has decided to set up the Kanaka Development Authority to propagate the teachings of Basaveshwara and Kanakadasa.

The Government should also set up a Kempegowda Development Authority in memory of the founder of Bangalore.

The authority should undertake research on the contribution and administrative style of Kempegowda.

K.T. Thimmareddy,

Bangalore

Maxi-cab menace

Sir, — A number of overcrowded and old maxi-cabs are plying on peripheral roads in the city, including the Outer Ring Road. The vehicles are driven at break neck speed posing a danger to other road users. Action must be taken to stop these vehicles from plying on the roads. Until this is done, accidents might become a regular feature.

S. Kuppuswamy,

Bangalore

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