Union Cabinet approves Rs 1,789.52 crore traffic management system for Delhi
The Intelligent Traffic Management System will use artificial intelligence and automated enforcement across 42 corridors in the capital.
The Union Cabinet has approved an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi, involving an investment of Rs 1,789.52 crore, according to The Pioneer. The project aims to introduce artificial intelligence, real-time congestion monitoring, adaptive traffic signals, and automated enforcement to the city's roads.
The system will utilise cameras and automated tools to identify various violations. These include speeding, red-light jumping, wrong-way driving, illegal parking, and the failure to wear seat belts or helmets.
The ITMS is planned to be rolled out in three stages over a period of 24 months. It is intended to cover 42 different traffic corridors across the capital.
Delhi currently has approximately 71 lakh active registered vehicles. The proposed technology is intended to address traffic issues, though experts suggest that technology must work alongside human enforcement to manage civic discipline and unregulated e-rickshaws effectively.