The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Reader's Mail

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Monday, Jan 16, 2006

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Reader's Mail

Risky flyover

Sir, — When the Bangalore Traffic Police aimed for the record books by setting up the first traffic intersection on a flyover in the world, atop the Richmond Circle flyover, they promised that the intersection will always be manned by a traffic constable to ensure safe movement of vehicles. However, lately, no constable is to be seen in the morning or the evening. With the temporary medians having either been dislodged or collapsed, many vehicles take deviations as they please. Add to this the reckless driving of autorickshaws, and it is a disaster waiting to happen.

Gopal Srinivasan,

Bangalore

Public transport

Sir, — Unfortunately, our traffic planners have run out of ideas to control the chaotic traffic in the city.

There is no alternative but to ban slow moving traffic from busy roads during peak hours.

Moreover, only buses should ply on dedicated lanes.

We need more buses so that commuters have the choice of travelling by public transport rather than use their own vehicle adding to congestion as well as pollution.

Just like in London, the possibility of imposing a "congestion tax" during peak hours as well on certain roads is worth considering. This could dissuade commuters from clogging the roads, while encouraging use of public transport.

D.B.N. Murthy,

Bangalore

Death knell

Sir, — The decision of Infosys to implement its expansion plans in other States sounds the death knell for growth of the software industry in Karnataka. The decision comes as no surprise. Karnataka got a headstart in the race and continued to grow rapidly for several years. The pathetic infrastructure, Government apathy bordering on denial, and politicians using the industry as a pawn in their turf battles are among the several reasons that have contributed for this sad state of affairs. Neighbouring and other states have sensed the opportunity and are walking away with the bounty.

C.N. Kumar,

Bangalore

Relief to all

Sir, — The High Court judgment permitting property registration has come as a relief to all. As citizens of India, we are at liberty to purchase a site whenever it is available. The State and Union Governments should not come in the way and curtail citizen's rights.

B.E. Sunder Setty,

Bangalore

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