Elevated Light Rail System & Elevated Highways. They are doing this in Southeast Asia where traffic is horrendous
Your Dhaka Transport Solution
With this increasing and unbearable Dhaka traffic, we should really start to think how this mammoth of a problem can be solved efficiently within the shortest period of time.
Your suggestions are much valued.
Your suggestions are much valued.
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Realigning the train corridor to the west of the city. Its disruptions to traffic flow each hour as the train passes do not allow the system to ever stabilize. Having a multitude of level crossings several hamper Dhaka's traffic system, and there is not much benefit received from the train itself in terms of moving commuters.
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Yes, but you guys are suggesting long term solutions. We need some immediate and intermediate term solutions to mitigate the vehicular traffic congestion (grid lock) that is paralyzing the city every day.
Some of my suggestion would be:
Yes, but you guys are suggesting long term solutions. We need some immediate and intermediate term solutions to mitigate the vehicular traffic congestion (grid lock) that is paralyzing the city every day.
Some of my suggestion would be:
- Slow down the process of new private automobile registration through higher fees and staggered permit process
- Institute (traffic) directional flow (one way) during certain periods within a 24 hour cycle
- Institute odd-even days for private automobile (to be on the road) on certain days or work days
- Institute mandatory carpooling for certain hours of the day for certain highly congested roads
- Institute "congestion fees" like in City of London, for highly congested business districts within the city
^^Adding to Towhid bhai's list would be mandatory and complete removal of all impediments to vehicular movement on the congested roads. Basically all improperly parked vehicles, construction materials, vendors, etc. to name a few, should be given a warning and the second time be forcibly removed from the occupied road space.
Honestly, I don't see anything happening in the short term as everyone affected by the above(except the poor ferrywala) has an uncle somewhere in the govt. or the ruling party.
Honestly, I don't see anything happening in the short term as everyone affected by the above(except the poor ferrywala) has an uncle somewhere in the govt. or the ruling party.
Congestion charges like London is an interesting idea, but it will be very challenging for the government to implement.
I believe if the army is spread across the roads and few rackers are added to their disposal to control illegal parking, their might be some visible changes
I believe if the army is spread across the roads and few rackers are added to their disposal to control illegal parking, their might be some visible changes
without proper alternatives you cant force out private vehicles how much more expensive would you want vehicles to be? its already one of the most expensive markets in the world
you get a 2 year used corolla at the price of a brand new camry the people need to take the blame too they need to leave out some space for road construction in front of their houses...
secondly the traffic force should be made more responsible and their magic hands should be in sync with the traffic lights and the lights should also be in sync with proper east west and north south traffic, the traffic police should be held responsible for anomalies for the stop traffic whenever they wish and deem fit not according to the lights and the lights should be in perfect symetry around the city
and only double deckers should be allowed to operate in city premises
a law should be made so that all schools have their own pick up and drop services most offices should have the same policy if possible
building overpasses and mass transits will not be the solution for dhaka the only feasable sollution is to expand the city and move commercials zones out of the city to a part where connecting roads will be at least 10 lanes and no building there should be under 50 stories tall, it will save up on space too
you get a 2 year used corolla at the price of a brand new camry the people need to take the blame too they need to leave out some space for road construction in front of their houses...
secondly the traffic force should be made more responsible and their magic hands should be in sync with the traffic lights and the lights should also be in sync with proper east west and north south traffic, the traffic police should be held responsible for anomalies for the stop traffic whenever they wish and deem fit not according to the lights and the lights should be in perfect symetry around the city
and only double deckers should be allowed to operate in city premises
a law should be made so that all schools have their own pick up and drop services most offices should have the same policy if possible
building overpasses and mass transits will not be the solution for dhaka the only feasable sollution is to expand the city and move commercials zones out of the city to a part where connecting roads will be at least 10 lanes and no building there should be under 50 stories tall, it will save up on space too
Ban selling of ALL private cars, trucks, cngs and rickshaws for next 5 yrs for all Bangladeshi citizens, similar initative took place in Singapore.
yeah and whats the alternative easier then done, you can just impose something on people just like thatBan selling of ALL private cars, trucks, cngs and rickshaws for next 5 yrs for all Bangladeshi citizens, similar initative took place in Singapore.
Yes, you can (they, the government, local administration, etc.) . They would've to prepare the population with some advance notice (publicity) of some sort.yeah and whats the alternative easier then done, you can just impose something on people just like that
While you may not like it since it may crimp your (and a lot many) style, the aforementioned suggestions are the only ones that could bring about positive results, in the short term. People balked, complained loudly and moaned when the City of London government imposed congestion fees for the inner city. But it bore fruit, traffic in inner city is much more organized and streamlined. Likewise, in many places in the US, there are local traffic laws and rules that inconvenience many, but they prevent chaos.
how would it crimp my style i only travel by rickshaw..Yes, you can (they, the government, local administration, etc.) . They would've to prepare the population with some advance notice (publicity) of some sort.
While you may not like it since it may crimp your (and a lot many) style, the aforementioned suggestions are the only ones that could bring about positive results, in the short term. People balked, complained loudly and moaned when the City of London government imposed congestion fees for the inner city. But it bore fruit, traffic in inner city is much more organized and streamlined. Likewise, in many places in the US, there are local traffic laws and rules that inconvenience many, but they prevent chaos.
you need to understand that london and dhaka cannot be compared the market dynamics dosent apply the underground in london was already there as an alternative such does not apply to bangladesh
Fasten seatbelt, stop jaywalking: Drive starts today to fine rules breakers
Mukhlesur Rahman
Make sure you fasten your seatbelt in your car from today. Or else you might be fined up to Tk 500.
If you are walking, stick to the pavements and use footbridges or zebra crossings to get to the other side. Even pedestrians will be fined for jaywalking.
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority starts a drive today against motor vehicle ordinance violators exercising executive power, said BRTA Chairman Mohammad Ayubur Rahman. BRTA would coordinate the efforts of Rab, police and the district administration in the drive.
Even though the drive aims to reduce accidents, most motorists and pedestrians are unaware of the drive due to poor campaign by the government.
BRTA's campaign regarding the use of seatbelts, footpaths, footbridges and underpasses, helmets and against the use of mobile phones while driving apparently makes little impact on people as the campaign is restricted to a few print and electronic media houses.
Neither signboards and banners were put up at intersections nor the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's LED screens installed on the streets showed any message in this regard.
The Daily Star talked to motorists and pedestrians at different intersections in the city yesterday. Most of them were oblivious to the upcoming drive.
Some leaders of transport owners' and workers' associations said it is quite impossible for them to install seatbelts in their vehicles. Over 90 percent buses and trucks have no seatbelts, they claimed.
Bus driver Kalam at Karwan Bazar said, "I seldom read newspapers or watch TV… I am used to passing my leisure time with my colleagues. I did not hear anything about any drive."
Taxi driver Ratan Sarker at Farmgate said, "I bought the taxi around 16 months ago but it only has the seatbelt for the driver's seat. If the carmaker did not provide seatbelts how will I attach them now?"
Another bus driver at Farmgate said he informed his bus owners but they told him that the owners' association would decide what to do in this connection.
Secretary to Dhaka Sarak Paribahan Samity Mohammad Enayet Ullah told The Daily Star that it is impossible to install seatbelts in buses and trucks and most were imported without those.
In a meeting of Road Transport Advisory Committee on September 21, it was decided that the BRTA would continue campaigns for about a month to create awareness among motorists on the use of seatbelts, footpaths, footbridges and underpasses, helmets and against the use of mobile phones while driving.
BRTA Director (enforcement) Tapan Kumar Sarker said during the September 21 meeting some leaders of transport owners' and workers' associations sought a month's time to install seatbelts in buses.
Meanwhile, BRTA Chairman Mohammad Ayubur Rahman said they would be exercising executive power to conduct the drive across the country since there is no specific law regarding fining people for using mobile phones while driving and some other offences.
He said following the order of the ministry concerned he sent letters to all deputy commissioners to set up mobile courts and to all superintendents of police to assist the courts.
http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=160838
Mukhlesur Rahman
Make sure you fasten your seatbelt in your car from today. Or else you might be fined up to Tk 500.
If you are walking, stick to the pavements and use footbridges or zebra crossings to get to the other side. Even pedestrians will be fined for jaywalking.
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority starts a drive today against motor vehicle ordinance violators exercising executive power, said BRTA Chairman Mohammad Ayubur Rahman. BRTA would coordinate the efforts of Rab, police and the district administration in the drive.
Even though the drive aims to reduce accidents, most motorists and pedestrians are unaware of the drive due to poor campaign by the government.
BRTA's campaign regarding the use of seatbelts, footpaths, footbridges and underpasses, helmets and against the use of mobile phones while driving apparently makes little impact on people as the campaign is restricted to a few print and electronic media houses.
Neither signboards and banners were put up at intersections nor the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's LED screens installed on the streets showed any message in this regard.
The Daily Star talked to motorists and pedestrians at different intersections in the city yesterday. Most of them were oblivious to the upcoming drive.
Some leaders of transport owners' and workers' associations said it is quite impossible for them to install seatbelts in their vehicles. Over 90 percent buses and trucks have no seatbelts, they claimed.
Bus driver Kalam at Karwan Bazar said, "I seldom read newspapers or watch TV… I am used to passing my leisure time with my colleagues. I did not hear anything about any drive."
Taxi driver Ratan Sarker at Farmgate said, "I bought the taxi around 16 months ago but it only has the seatbelt for the driver's seat. If the carmaker did not provide seatbelts how will I attach them now?"
Another bus driver at Farmgate said he informed his bus owners but they told him that the owners' association would decide what to do in this connection.
Secretary to Dhaka Sarak Paribahan Samity Mohammad Enayet Ullah told The Daily Star that it is impossible to install seatbelts in buses and trucks and most were imported without those.
In a meeting of Road Transport Advisory Committee on September 21, it was decided that the BRTA would continue campaigns for about a month to create awareness among motorists on the use of seatbelts, footpaths, footbridges and underpasses, helmets and against the use of mobile phones while driving.
BRTA Director (enforcement) Tapan Kumar Sarker said during the September 21 meeting some leaders of transport owners' and workers' associations sought a month's time to install seatbelts in buses.
Meanwhile, BRTA Chairman Mohammad Ayubur Rahman said they would be exercising executive power to conduct the drive across the country since there is no specific law regarding fining people for using mobile phones while driving and some other offences.
He said following the order of the ministry concerned he sent letters to all deputy commissioners to set up mobile courts and to all superintendents of police to assist the courts.
http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=160838
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