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Re: [India_Vision_2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore

Dear All,

Thanks a lot for sharing your points.

I saw the headlines and an another article in "Times of India" about poor infrastructure in Bangalore today. Accidentally, It happened to meet 2 traffic police while I was having tea at restaurant in the morning. I was casually talking to them about traffic problems in Bangalore and what we could do. Finally, they asked me to talk with Circle Inspector to do any co-work.

We have been thinking to make stickers like "I obey traffic rules and follow lane discipline" and keep at front side of every car, so that they can see this sticker every time and remind them self.

But it is good thought by Raja as well, we can keep on the back side of car, so that it can remind others, who are following that car and help other drivers to remind them as well.

We all know that making strict rules and punishment by govt along with good infrastructure would bring peaceful like like what we have seen in US and other developed countries. But it would take long time I guess. Is there anything we can do like filing more frequent RTI or meeting concerned departments regularly.

News about Poor Infrastructure in Bangalore in Times Of India Today

(1) Bangalore: Where is the petroleum cess going?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Bangalore/Bangalore_Where_is_the_petroleum_cess_going_/articleshow/3427068.cms

According to Bhushan Narang, president of Bharat Petroleum Dealers' association , Bangalore needs 600 tankers of fuel every day. Every tanker load has 12,000 litres which means Bangalore consumes 72 lakh litres every day. That also means Bangaloreans pay Rs 72 lakh per day as infrastructure cess or Rs 262.8 crore per year. Isn't it time the city ploughed back more revenue into improving roads?


(2) Bangalore's infrastructure, growth mismatch
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Bangalore/Bangalores_infrastructure_growth_mismatch/articleshow/3427074.cms

There is no coordination between civic bodies. Each works independent of the other. Rather, they keep blaming one another for the ills. The BBMP asphalts a road - usually a thin layer. Within days, the BWSSB digs it up to plug a leak or lay a new pipeline. Once the work is done, it doesn't care to patch up the stretch. BSNL follows suit. That's why we find perennial digging on our roads. Why can't these agencies work together?

A number of innovative ideas, proposed time and again by some bright minds, have remained on paper. For instance, whatever happened to the BBMP's tall claims about installing ducts to curb road-digging and ensure that all service providers use them to run their lines? Why is no follow-up action taken on such ideas?

Resident welfare associations are willing to act as watchdogs - be it in execution, planning or supervision of road projects. Their members are ready to physically inspect work and see that asphalting is done according to norms. But civic authorities are reluctant to empower them. Is the contractor-official lobby afraid that its corrupt ways will be exposed?


Regards
K.Ravi
 

----- Original Message ----
From: Navya Sree <lnavyasree20@yahoo.com>
To: India_Vision_2020@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:27:59 AM
Subject: Re: [India_Vision_2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore

Hi All,
 
Greetings to all. Mr. RaviKumar came up with a basic point. And even nice comments by Mr. Raja.
 
As of my thought, we should change the baseline attitude among people. Road Usage is "Not only our right but also our responsibilty' . The main problem in India is lack of discipline in our lifestyle. Not only in roads we show our indisciplined nature everywhere. I came to US for my MS 2 years back. I should say India is Best always what ever happens. Even today I feel the same but it will be wonderful if we can do behave as better Indians with social consciousness.
 
Here in US no one cross a signal or speed up too much than speed limits fear of fine. Pedestrains are considered very imp. Children and Old people will have high priority and even challenged people. Even if pedestrains (kids) run into road without seeing people will be careful enough stop and wait until they complete cross the road. I never such a thing in India. If we are waiting for a while to cross roads (pedestrains and even cars) people driving will stop and let us go. Its just a matter of minute. Someday we need the same minute for ourselves to cross the road. They show this sensual nature at right points.
 
We will not find any pits made by common man for any issue (neither for religious activities nor for political or other social gatherings). They protect roads as their responsibility. No one will throw trash may be even small bits of trash on roads or around. Even their pets shouldn't spoil the roads or neighbourhood. We can queue anywhere (if it is crowded). No one will try to push and pull. It appears so silly to hear. But all these make a big difference. Even in India i tried to carry the trash to some trash can. First I used keep that in mind not to throw on roads. But after a while it been a habit.
 
Here are some of my ideas to keep life better:
 
1. As Mr. Raja quoted example of slogan behind our vehicles is a really worthy idea. It will sensually educate people.
2. We can make boards of traffic alerts in office, pamplets at offices, regular email alerts for IT people.
 
3. Regular ads on paper and electronic media (without link with politics)
 
4. What ever may be reason we should disturb traffic or use roads for temple activities or political rallies, unnecessary rallies or social activities. If necessary use only walking track (pedestrain area) for such things. If its inevitable then better to use only one lane if its multiple lanes.
 
5. Never we should block opposite track.
 
Mainly govt should make certain imp roles for long term benefit.
 
They should not allow religious, political or social rallies or any such activities on roads blocking track.
 
Also we should not think a major accident or killing some one in accidents is a major crime. They better fine or imprison or even both and if necessary terminate license or keep a hold on license for a limited period if someone don't follow traffic rules. if we can't get it right with rigits lets get it right with rules and orders.
 
Wish to see a safe India. I wish everyone comments or suggestions in this issue and also implementation will be worthy aspect in this issue. Even I reuest our India vision associated groups to consider this also as critical issue and add such educational programs in their programs. Try to include traffic education also as a aspect in your regular events and programs. Spare 5 to 10 mins to play a video or presentation or basic lecture along with your other activities regularly. On and On with such events we can get this point to all around us.
 
Navyasree
                                          
              JAIHIND
                                          
      L.Navya Sree


--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Raja Saravanan <rajasaravanan@ gmail.com> wrote:
From: Raja Saravanan <rajasaravanan@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [India_Vision_ 2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore
To: India_Vision_ 2020@yahoogroups .com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 12:36 AM

Hi Ravikumar,

Good thoughts.

I also have been having the same thoughts on how do we educate people. couple of weeks back I found something really good. I saw a car going before my car which had a nice sticker put at the back window. "I am a responsible motorist in Bangalore and I take a vow to follow all traffic rules... Do you?"

Just someone had shared a thought loud. Any sensible person driving behind this car would follow rules and lane discipline.

There is no one single thing that could solve the problem of traffic. 90% of the traffic problems are created by undisciplined driving. It just needs awareness of driving discipline to people.One of the most common mistakes I see people doing is if they see that the traffic has halted and no vehicles are coming in the opposite direction then they don't realize there a jam down the line which is getting cleared. They just drive on the empty road and block the opposite traffic and cause a big jam.

The vehicle population in Bangalore has increased exponentially and everyone needs to understand that they no longer have the luxury of reaching office in 10 - 15 mins. It would take time. Every other person on the road also have the same level of urgency to reach. Just a little bit of patience would help. But the problem often happens is how can we tell people about it.

It should be something like "I Believe in Bangalore Ad" which had hoardings all over the city. Which tells most common mistakes people make and tell how to avoid it.

There is OOH LCD tv's placed in restaurants and many corporate offices. There could be ad clippings put here as well and people do see it.

There may be more bright ideas as well.

But this is definitely something worth attempting for and see if it makes a difference.

Raja

On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 3:42 PM, K Ravikumar <shakkalakababy@ yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear All, 

There are many major problems going on in our country, however I want to bring few problems, which can be resolved by all citizens easily and 90% of the bangalorians face this problem every working day without fail.

This is my personal experience. I stay at Marathalli, Bangalore and I drive to my office at C V Raman Nagar everyday. 
  • School children struggling to cross the road. It is like, they take 3 steps forward and 2 steps backward, after many attempts, they would cross the road.
  • No one wants to stop their vehicle and allow the kids to cross the road.
  • There are speed breakers, but that doesn't control anyone
  • At Marathalli Junction, there is no signal stop for pedestrians to cross the road. Everytime, everyone needs to take a challenge to cross the road.
  • When I see the old people are putting lots of efforts to cross the road and fear in them, I could not control myself.
  • Most of the Traffic Jams are due to not following basic driving discipline and traffic rules.
  • Bangalore has very bad infrastructure due to sudden growth of population and one of the main reason is IT professionals (including me), but most of the traffic jams are due to not following traffic rules and basic driving discipline.
Many of us want to do something, but don't know how to contribute to improve the infrastructure. Everyone gets irritate and waste lots of time in Traffic, but many don't want to follow the traffic discipline and go where ever they get way.
 
You might have seen this problem all over India. How do we bring the basic discipline in everyone. What we young guys should do?. There are many movies and advertisements, but that don't help.
 
I see the same problems everyday and there is no one is to care or improve the situation. We do ask our self, who is the culprit for all these problems and why we can't have a peaceful life.
 
Is there anything we can do, that could teach everyone?. Do we need to record video of every traffic jam and root cause, then brodcast on every TV channel to bring more awareness to people.
 
Do we need to wait for govt to take action?. Or Do we need to live like this?
 
Regards
K.Ravikumar
Bangalore.




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hi.i am m.sivaramasubbu doing 1st year B.E in chennai.i appriciate ur ideas.in dat exibhition u can present a powerpoint presentation about india in 2020.u can also talk about the things that has 2 b changed in india.

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[India_Vision_2020] Re:India in 2020

To,
 
All Members of India Vision 2020
 
Subject:Removal of Poverty and Unemployment from India.
 
Dear Freinds,
 
I am  Abhay Kumar Mishra working as Senior Quantity Surveyor in Louise Berger Group USA,in Kuwait.From the year 2006 I am actively working on Vision 2020 and also since then I am the member of this group.
My vision is to make local children a Global citizen.To achieve this goal I have opened ENGINEERS NATIONAL ACADEMY,Institute of Engg.&Surveying at Gorakhpur run by Global Technical and Educational Society ,Gorakhpur UP.
I am the Director of the Academy as well as the Society.
Infra structure of academy is ready and Inaugaration ceremony finished on 15/10/07.
Now from this year I have to launch the Employment oriented courses in Surveying Profession which are in heavy demand in abroad and in India.
 I am a Sr.Quantity Surveyor in an International team I can develop the surveying professionals and make them fit for immediate earning a job in the construction industry.
 
I invite the opinion of all members regarding the above.
I will be very happy to receive any quary and sugestion .
Any body of your freind or family can register to my society for developing a career in surveying,which is career without boundries.
 
With Best regards to all members.
 
Abhay Kumar Mishra
B.E(NIT),M.Tech(NIT),CE,AMIE,AMIS
 
Senior Quantity Surveyor
LBG  Kuwait


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Hi Iswarya,
 
This is Srikanth Enugula,NRI,Currently in India. Your effort is much appreciated. Did you mention when it is going to be held?
Would you be forwarding an invitation to the members of this group?
 
Thanks,
 
Srikanth

On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 4:14 AM, iswarya balachandar <ice_12s@yahoo.com> wrote:


Dear Sir,

I am Iswarya doing my final year B.E in Periyar Maniammai University,Tanjore. An open exhibition is to be held at chennai on Innovation and New Technology and India in 2020 to create awareness to the people. I am the president and co-ordinator of this exhibition and i just want to exhibit something on behalf of our group. Plz give your suggesions and some innovative ideas.
With regards,
S.B.Iswarya,
IV ECE,
PMU,
Vallam,
Tanjore.
Ph:9842075640


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Dear Sir,

I am Iswarya doing my final year B.E in Periyar Maniammai University,Tanjore. An open exhibition is to be held at chennai on Innovation and New Technology and India in 2020 to create awareness to the people. I am the president and co-ordinator of this exhibition and i just want to exhibit something on behalf of our group. Plz give your suggesions and some innovative ideas.
With regards,
S.B.Iswarya,
IV ECE,
PMU,
Vallam,
Tanjore.
Ph:9842075640

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[India_Vision_2020] India Vision 2020 - Cycle ride 2008

Dear all

Mr Anand from Pollachi ( a member of India Vision Group) has started an India Vision 2020 - Cycle ride 2008 with three of his friends.  They started the ride from Pollachi on 15th August 2008 and are covering 5 districts and various villages.  They have drawn the route to cover the distance of 2020 km (including interior parts).  They are arriving at IIT Chennai on 5th September to coincide with Teachers Day.  Their purpose is to feel the publse of the people on the awareness level of India Vision and to motivate them to participate in the National development. 

I request all the members from Chennai and nearby places  to be ready on Friday the 5th September 2008 around 11 or 11.30 am to receive them at IIT Chennai.  I will update the programme later. 

On behalf of the members of the Group, I extend warm greetings to Mr Anand and his team for their efforts in propagating India Vision 2020 concept. 

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Re: [India_Vision_2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore

Hi All,
 
Greetings to all. Mr. RaviKumar came up with a basic point. And even nice comments by Mr. Raja.
 
As of my thought, we should change the baseline attitude among people. Road Usage is "Not only our right but also our responsibilty'. The main problem in India is lack of discipline in our lifestyle. Not only in roads we show our indisciplined nature everywhere. I came to US for my MS 2 years back. I should say India is Best always what ever happens. Even today I feel the same but it will be wonderful if we can do behave as better Indians with social consciousness.
 
Here in US no one cross a signal or speed up too much than speed limits fear of fine. Pedestrains are considered very imp. Children and Old people will have high priority and even challenged people. Even if pedestrains (kids) run into road without seeing people will be careful enough stop and wait until they complete cross the road. I never such a thing in India. If we are waiting for a while to cross roads (pedestrains and even cars) people driving will stop and let us go. Its just a matter of minute. Someday we need the same minute for ourselves to cross the road. They show this sensual nature at right points.
 
We will not find any pits made by common man for any issue (neither for religious activities nor for political or other social gatherings). They protect roads as their responsibility. No one will throw trash may be even small bits of trash on roads or around. Even their pets shouldn't spoil the roads or neighbourhood. We can queue anywhere (if it is crowded). No one will try to push and pull. It appears so silly to hear. But all these make a big difference. Even in India i tried to carry the trash to some trash can. First I used keep that in mind not to throw on roads. But after a while it been a habit.
 
Here are some of my ideas to keep life better:
 
1. As Mr. Raja quoted example of slogan behind our vehicles is a really worthy idea. It will sensually educate people.
2. We can make boards of traffic alerts in office, pamplets at offices, regular email alerts for IT people.
 
3. Regular ads on paper and electronic media (without link with politics)
 
4. What ever may be reason we should disturb traffic or use roads for temple activities or political rallies, unnecessary rallies or social activities. If necessary use only walking track (pedestrain area) for such things. If its inevitable then better to use only one lane if its multiple lanes.
 
5. Never we should block opposite track.
 
Mainly govt should make certain imp roles for long term benefit.
 
They should not allow religious, political or social rallies or any such activities on roads blocking track.
 
Also we should not think a major accident or killing some one in accidents is a major crime. They better fine or imprison or even both and if necessary terminate license or keep a hold on license for a limited period if someone don't follow traffic rules. if we can't get it right with rigits lets get it right with rules and orders.
 
Wish to see a safe India. I wish everyone comments or suggestions in this issue and also implementation will be worthy aspect in this issue. Even I reuest our India vision associated groups to consider this also as critical issue and add such educational programs in their programs. Try to include traffic education also as a aspect in your regular events and programs. Spare 5 to 10 mins to play a video or presentation or basic lecture along with your other activities regularly. On and On with such events we can get this point to all around us.
 
Navyasree
                                          
              JAIHIND
                                          
      L.Navya Sree


--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Raja Saravanan <rajasaravanan@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Raja Saravanan <rajasaravanan@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [India_Vision_2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore
To: India_Vision_2020@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 12:36 AM

Hi Ravikumar,

Good thoughts.

I also have been having the same thoughts on how do we educate people. couple of weeks back I found something really good. I saw a car going before my car which had a nice sticker put at the back window. "I am a responsible motorist in Bangalore and I take a vow to follow all traffic rules... Do you?"

Just someone had shared a thought loud. Any sensible person driving behind this car would follow rules and lane discipline.

There is no one single thing that could solve the problem of traffic. 90% of the traffic problems are created by undisciplined driving. It just needs awareness of driving discipline to people.One of the most common mistakes I see people doing is if they see that the traffic has halted and no vehicles are coming in the opposite direction then they don't realize there a jam down the line which is getting cleared. They just drive on the empty road and block the opposite traffic and cause a big jam.

The vehicle population in Bangalore has increased exponentially and everyone needs to understand that they no longer have the luxury of reaching office in 10 - 15 mins. It would take time. Every other person on the road also have the same level of urgency to reach. Just a little bit of patience would help. But the problem often happens is how can we tell people about it.

It should be something like "I Believe in Bangalore Ad" which had hoardings all over the city. Which tells most common mistakes people make and tell how to avoid it.

There is OOH LCD tv's placed in restaurants and many corporate offices. There could be ad clippings put here as well and people do see it.

There may be more bright ideas as well.

But this is definitely something worth attempting for and see if it makes a difference.

Raja

On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 3:42 PM, K Ravikumar <shakkalakababy@ yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear All, 

There are many major problems going on in our country, however I want to bring few problems, which can be resolved by all citizens easily and 90% of the bangalorians face this problem every working day without fail.

This is my personal experience. I stay at Marathalli, Bangalore and I drive to my office at C V Raman Nagar everyday. 
  • School children struggling to cross the road. It is like, they take 3 steps forward and 2 steps backward, after many attempts, they would cross the road.
  • No one wants to stop their vehicle and allow the kids to cross the road.
  • There are speed breakers, but that doesn't control anyone
  • At Marathalli Junction, there is no signal stop for pedestrians to cross the road. Everytime, everyone needs to take a challenge to cross the road.
  • When I see the old people are putting lots of efforts to cross the road and fear in them, I could not control myself.
  • Most of the Traffic Jams are due to not following basic driving discipline and traffic rules.
  • Bangalore has very bad infrastructure due to sudden growth of population and one of the main reason is IT professionals (including me), but most of the traffic jams are due to not following traffic rules and basic driving discipline.
Many of us want to do something, but don't know how to contribute to improve the infrastructure. Everyone gets irritate and waste lots of time in Traffic, but many don't want to follow the traffic discipline and go where ever they get way.
 
You might have seen this problem all over India. How do we bring the basic discipline in everyone. What we young guys should do?. There are many movies and advertisements, but that don't help.
 
I see the same problems everyday and there is no one is to care or improve the situation. We do ask our self, who is the culprit for all these problems and why we can't have a peaceful life.
 
Is there anything we can do, that could teach everyone?. Do we need to record video of every traffic jam and root cause, then brodcast on every TV channel to bring more awareness to people.
 
Do we need to wait for govt to take action?. Or Do we need to live like this?
 
Regards
K.Ravikumar
Bangalore.



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Re: Re: [India_Vision_2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore

 
Dear All,

I would like to share some of my views.

Imagine you are after a car in your bike. Both yourself and the car are travelling at 80 km speed. On the way you see another boy in pulsar with his girl friend "closely packed" overtaking you and the car. You just stare at that girl for a second. In the mean time the car in front of you applied a break as the car's speed has been disturbed by the pulsar boy.

What happens next?

You may be flying over the car or you are alive or not..? who knows what happens after an accident. I have heard of many deaths after months or a few years after a major accident.


SO ACCIDENTS ARE NOT PLANNED.
ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT THE LOSE OF CONSCIOUSNESS OR CONCENTRATION FOR A FRACTION OF SECOND.

1. We have to look at more practical possibilities.
  Lack of self discipline in our blood is the first and foremost cause for all undesirable happenings in today's life - be it accidents, be it pollution, be it AIDS, be it domestic violence, 

2. One thing can be making early awareness to the children at school level and college level by incorporating a training session / subject and teach on traffic rules and regulations. Not only this but also pollution, AIDS control, bank related activites, basic laws against domestic violences, various governmental organisations and recognised NGOs helplines available etc that everyone of today must know.

3. If all traffic policemen are strict in already framed traffic rules itself most of the traffic violations can be controlled. Instead most of them, for achieving their monthly targets, book complaints on innocent drivers at no parking area and ignore rash drivers.If they catch also they get money and leave them.

4. Daily you can see 1000s of vehicles parked infront of many wine shops, pubs, clubs, bars. But no policemen put a checkpost there and check for drunk and drive. I dont understand the "UNDERSTANDING" between the traffic policemen and the wine shop owners.

5. More than anything if you are conscious that you are driving safe, its more helpful not only for your life but also others' life too.

Everyday make a promise in your heart that you are going to see your family members again at the end of the day.

ACCIDENTS MAY HAPPEN EITHER AT YOUR MISTAKES OR THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS.
IN BOTH CASE YOU ARE THE SUFFERER! IF YOU THINK YOU ARE MAKING A MISTAKE CORRRECT YOURSELF, IF THE MISTAKE IS OTHERS' CORRECT THEM.

SPEED THRILLS BUT KILLS..!

DRIVE SAFE ! CONTROLLED SPEED IS SAFE !






On Fri, 29 Aug 2008 srinivasan wrote :
>Dear all,
>
>I would like to mention the following facts
>
>Problems:
>1. Most of the drivers in our nation do not know what is defensive driving skill and what are the driving rules applicable to them. Nor they get the opportunity to learn this.
>2. Even if you do not know all the driving rules you can get a license in our nation.
>3. Expansion of roads are not taking in a proportionate pace with increase in number of vehicles on the road.
>4. There is no efficient public transport like in Japan - This forces everyone to buy their own vehicle for their daily transport to office. End result of this is chaos on the road with too many vehicles blocking the not to broad road.
>
>Solutions would be:
>1. People while getting their driving licence if they are given training in all aspects needed for a good road behaviour will solve half of the problems faced.
>2. People to be given training class on road rules &
>  defensive driving for at least three days before they get licence. They have to take written test, only if
>  they pass it, they  be given licence. The investment is high but it pays back on decreasing the number of precious lives lost on the road,
>3. There are number of hawkers and shops which come up on the road sides. These block the road available for the vehicles. A stern policy to prevent these encroachers will do help in streamlining the traffic.
>
>End result:
>If these small steps are taken, we all can enjoy saving our precious life and time.
>
>
>Regards
>
>srini
>cuddalore
>http://srini.me/
>
>--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Anandakrishnan Thiruvenkatachari <pstanand@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Anandakrishnan Thiruvenkatachari <pstanand@gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [India_Vision_2020] How to improve driving discipline? - It is all about Bangalore
>To: India_Vision_2020@yahoogroups.com
>Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 3:46 PM
>
>
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>
>            Hi,
>
>
>
>I accept the points mentioned by Ravikumar. Unless if we have the self discipline we can't improve the nation.
>We have to follow the rules and regulations. But people who are literate or illeterate, both of them are doing the same mistake. People always in hurry mood. So it is our duty to follow the rules. Most important "Self Discipline is Must"
>
>
>Regards
>Anand.T
>
>On 8/26/08, K Ravikumar <shakkalakababy@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
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>
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>
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>
>Dear All,
>
>There are many major problems going on in our country, however I want to bring few problems, which can be resolved by all citizens easily and 90% of the bangalorians face this problem every working day without fail.
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>This is my personal experience. I stay at Marathalli, Bangalore and I drive to my office at C V Raman Nagar everyday.
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>School children struggling to cross the road. It is like, they take 3 steps forward and 2 steps backward, after many attempts, they would cross the road.
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>No one wants to stop their vehicle and allow the kids to cross the road.
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>There are speed breakers, but that doesn't control anyone
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>At Marathalli Junction, there is no signal stop for pedestrians to cross the road. Everytime, everyone needs to take a challenge to cross the road.
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>When I see the old people are putting lots of efforts to cross the road and fear in them, I could not control myself.
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>Most of the Traffic Jams are due to not following basic driving discipline and traffic rules.
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>Bangalore has very bad infrastructure due to sudden growth of population and one of the main reason is IT professionals (including me), but most of the traffic jams are due to not following traffic rules and basic driving discipline.
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>Many of us want to do something, but don't know how to contribute to improve the infrastructure. Everyone gets irritate and waste lots of time in Traffic, but many don't want to follow the traffic discipline and go where ever they get way.
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>You might have seen this problem all over India. How do we bring the basic discipline in everyone. What we young guys should do?. There are many movies and advertisements, but that don't help.
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>I see the same problems everyday and there is no one is to care or improve the situation. We do ask our self, who is the culprit for all these problems and why we can't have a peaceful life.
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>Do we need to wait for govt to take action?. Or Do we need to live like this?
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>Regards
>K.Ravikumar
>Bangalore.
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>Anand
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