Hyderabad residents deal with daily traffic jams stretching from early morning until late at night. The roads are packed with vehicles, with Police Commissioner C.V. Anand noting that approximately 91 lakh vehicles traverse the streets of Greater Hyderabad every weekday.
Traffic in the city is moving faster now. Previously, vehicles averaged speeds of 17 to 18 km/h, but this has increased to 24 to 25 km/h. This improvement is due to the diligent efforts of the Hyderabad Traffic Police and their special initiative, Operation ROPE, which is set to become even more effective.
Every day, around 1,600 new vehicles join the city’s roads. Despite this increase, managing VIP traffic has improved. The Chief Minister requested that traffic delays during his travel be minimized, leading to better conditions.
Currently, 80% of traffic signals operate automatically, which helps traffic flow more smoothly. The traffic police now focus on major violations instead of issuing numerous fines, resulting in fewer penalties being handed out.
Technology plays a crucial role in traffic management. The police use drone cameras for aerial surveillance and collaborate with Google for traffic data and maps. There is a shortage of traffic personnel, so new Traffic Marshals will be hired and trained to assist.
Transgender individuals are contributing as traffic aides and are praised for their excellent work. The police are also preparing for the rainy season by partnering with GHMC and HMRL to address issues like waterlogging.
Private buses have been identified as a source of traffic congestion. The police plan to meet with bus owners and implement measures to resolve this problem.
