SRINAGAR: In a major initiative to decongest key traffic corridors and enhance urban mobility, Faz Lul Haseeb, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), chaired a meeting with representatives of transport operators and the Private Operators Association to deliberate on the realignment and optimization of transport routes across Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Ajaz Ahmad, Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, along with senior officers of Srinagar Smart City Limited.
The deliberations focused on rationalizing existing routes to reduce congestion along major arteries and ensure smoother vehicular movement across the city.
Comprehensive discussions were held on restructuring transport routes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing commuter convenience through better coordination between public and private transport stakeholders. The need for data-driven planning and synchronized implementation was also emphasized.
The CEO underscored the importance of a collaborative approach, stating that effective coordination between government agencies and transport operators is essential for achieving a streamlined, efficient, and commuter-friendly urban transport system. He reiterated that the proposed measures are aligned with the broader vision of sustainable and smart urban mobility for Srinagar.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation that the route realignment and optimization exercise is being carried out under the supervision of a multidisciplinary committee on traffic, aimed at ensuring effective implementation and long-term traffic decongestion in the city.
