Traffic queues and traffic lanes
* Letter:
Driving in Colombo is miserable indeed: Getting worse; increase in
traffic cannot be the excuse. Driving at night is hell. What I think for
the better is to have very clear traffic lanes markings.
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Traffic chaos in Colombo city. File photo |
Presently, these markings are faded, infact tend to fade with
sunlight and of course, lack of maintenance.
Lanes either at traffic junctions, round-about junctions and
elsewhere should be clearly marked, at least half a kilometre from end
point, thereby, helping motorists not sig-zag, driving neck to neck or
just cutting across.
Why not have overhead traffic lights too, indicating lanes and
directions clearly visible? This will help motorists to see from a
distance where they are and which lane they ought to follow.
Traffic lanes and overhead lights have to go hand in hand and well
maintained in order not only motorists are happier but very many on
collective traffic too.
As time goes by, perhaps, traffic authorities could create lanes for
another type of traffic, if above is adhered to; e.i busses, three
wheelers etc. On the spot heavy fines for lane dodgers is reasonable in
order to maintain system.
Disciplined system of traffic movement is vital for less traffic
queues and a less irritable public.
Lal Keerthie Fernando Copenhagen, Denmark |
