This is exactly what I expected from the U-Turn... changes in Thoraipakkam by Greater Chennai Traffic Police. Commuters will start taking the opposite-side service roads, creating another choke point for vehicles coming from that direction. Even buses are using OMR service roads nowadays. This change has totally screwed up the traffic flow. 🤦‍♂️show more

One major cause of congestion at the TIDEL Park... signal! Vehicles coming from SRP Tools either turn right towards Thiruvanmiyur or go straight towards Madhya Kailash. Some right-turning vehicles occupy the left-side lanes and wait for their green signal. This blocks vehicles going straight, even when their signal is green. In this video, an MTC bus intended to turn right (see the indicator), but positioned itself in the leftmost lane well before the junction. The bus blocked the entire lane, bringing all straight-moving vehicles behind it to a stop and creating avoidable congestion. 🧵 Greater Chennai Traffic Police Greater Chennai Corporation CMOTamilNadu Aadhav Arjuna Sameeran Chennai Updates OMR Updates Ｓａｍ Ｐｏｎｒａｊ Omjasvin M D Rajesh 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 Reclaim Chennai streets #chennai #omr #traffic #tidel #tidelpark #thiruvanmiyurshow more

What happens when multiple lanes suddenly converge into one?... The IIT flyover towards Madhya Kailash is a clear example. Vehicles approaching from Anna University use four lanes, but only one lane is available in their direction on the flyover. This sudden compression creates a bottleneck, forcing vehicles to merge at the same point and causing the queue to build backwards. I hope the ongoing road widening and subsequent route redesign at this junction will improve traffic flow. 🤞 Greater Chennai Traffic Police Aadhav Arjuna Chennai Updates Reclaim Chennai streets Raavanan #chennai #traffic #iit #annauniversity #gandhimandapamshow more

I studied the traffic flow at the TIDEL Park... signal this morning and identified a major cause of the morning congestion towards Madhya Kailash. Within approximately 100 metres, traffic from six lanes is forced into just two narrow lanes because of Metro construction. This sudden bottleneck creates a queue extending 300–400 metres. 🧵 Greater Chennai Traffic Police Greater Chennai Corporation CMOTamilNadu Aadhav Arjuna Sameeran MTC Chennai CUMTA | Transport Authority Chennai Updates OMR Updates Ｓａｍ Ｐｏｎｒａｊ Omjasvin M D Rajesh 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 Reclaim Chennai streets #chennai #omr #traffic #tidel #tidelpark #thiruvanmiyurshow more

A visible improvement at the TIDEL Park signal! After... my earlier video highlighting how right-turning vehicles blocked the lanes meant for straight-moving traffic, the traffic police installed barricades to separate the two movements. I recorded the junction again today. The video clearly shows smoother traffic flow, with most vehicles now keeping the straight-moving lanes clear. The improvement among MTC buses was especially noticeable. The traffic police officer on duty thanked me and said this intervention had helped reduce congestion. He was also pleasantly surprised to see most MTC buses following the designated lane. Earlier, an MTC official contacted me to appreciate the video and said it had been used to help drivers understand the issue and advised them to follow the lane Greater Chennai Traffic Police Greater Chennai Corporation CMOTamilNadu Aadhav Arjuna Sameeran MTC Chennai Reclaim Chennai streets Chennai Updates OMR Updates Raavanan #chennai #traffic #omr #tidel #tidelpark #thiruvanmiyurshow more

A bus coming from the wrong direction crashed into... an Army truck. Just imagine the danger. The reckless driving by some bus drivers has made life miserable for people driving smaller vehicles. Wrong-side driving, overspeeding, and zero regard for traffic rules are turning roads into death traps. If this is the condition when even an army vehicle is not spared, what safety is left for common citizens? Strict action and accountability are urgently needed before more innocent lives are put at risk.show more

They reverted the decision. I spoke to a couple... of traffic police personnel on duty, and they said it was a trial. After it resulted in major traffic chaos, they reopened the existing U-turns. (a police literally said like this "traffic ah parthutu ellathaiyum kazhati yerinjitom") 🤷 I appreciate Greater Chennai Traffic Police for responding quickly and reverting the change. However, I feel the impact on traffic flow could have been studied better before implementing the trial. 🙏 Stalin SP Nallatchi Thedi (Video recorded at 12.50 pm today)show more

This Jain mandir has created huge trouble on the... one-way road, all the cars are coming from the wrong side, and there is no traffic management. The Mumbai traffic police are also of no help my car was stuck for like 20 minutes in this rain just to move ahead. BEST Bus was behind me luckily I somehow squeezed inside and may be must be little 12” gap maximum to move ahead and in front of me there were almost 3-4 cars back to back coming from the wrong side. This is unacceptable If you have a festival hire a valet company! Every year it’s the same! I dunno what the Mumbai traffic police are doing? Mumbai Traffic Police plz look into this and talk to them! The 2nd video is just after clearing a bit! After confronting the driver he said, " Sorry, madam” But still kept moving ahead. Ward RC BMCshow more

Mathura Road, right opposite Sundar Nagar and Bapa Nagar,... barely a few metres from Bharat Mandapam, was meant to be a signal-free corridor. Instead, it has turned into a parking lot for commercial taxis. Public roads cannot become private parking spaces. This blatant encroachment is choking traffic and defeating the very purpose of the corridor. Time for the authorities to act. LG Delhi Delhi Traffic Policeshow more

Silk Board 2.0? New Flyover Risks Becoming Next Traffic... Hotspot Traffic management in Bengaluru is becoming increasingly difficult despite big infrastructure projects. The recently opened double-decker flyover was expected to ease congestion, but within days, traffic has already started building up again. This raises a serious concern are we actually solving the problem or just shifting it? For years Silk board Junction, has been a symbol of endless traffic. Now, even with new developments, the situation risks repeating itself. If such congestion continues, future plans like tunnel roads could become even more problematic, with the danger of vehicles getting stuck inside enclosed spaces during peak hours. Bengaluru doesn’t just need bigger projects it needs smarter solutions. Improving public transport, enforcing traffic rules, introducing intelligent signal systems, and promoting staggered office hours can make a real difference. Without proper planning and accountability, even the biggest projects will fail, and new roads will only add to the city’s growing traffic crisis. #bangalore #bengaluru #traffic #doubledecker #silkboard ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip Mohandas Paishow more

HEAVY RAINS IN HYDERABAD: JT. CP TRAFFIC SRI JOEL... DAVIS, IPS CONDUCTS FIELD INSPECTION AT WATERLOGGING POINTS HYDERABAD: In view of the heavy rainfall across Hyderabad today, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad City, Sri Joel Davis, IPS, appealed to all city residents to remain alert and cautious. To ensure smooth traffic flow and safety, the Joint CP personally conducted field inspections at major waterlogging points, including Lakdikapul, Ayodhya Junction, and PTI Masab Tank. During the inspection, Sri Joel Davis, IPS, reviewed the water drainage arrangements and traffic regulation measures on the ground. As rainwater accumulation has slowed down vehicle movement in several parts of the city, traffic personnel are actively deployed on the roads to manage traffic flow. Advisory for Citizens and Commuters: •Avoid Unnecessary Travel: Citizens are strongly advised to stay indoors and refrain from step out unless it is absolutely necessary. •Drive Safely and Follow Instructions: Commuters on the road must drive cautiously at very low speeds and strictly follow the directions of traffic police personnel on duty. •Plan Extra Travel Time: Those who need to travel urgently are advised to plan their journeys with sufficient extra time due to slow-moving traffic. •Follow Official Updates: Citizens are urged to stay updated by checking the official social media handles of the Hyderabad Traffic Police for real-time traffic updates and advisories. Issued By:Office of the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic),Hyderabad City.show more

A genuine question for urban mobility experts. KR Pura–Mahadevapura–Hoodi... & further up to Kadugodi has reasonably wide roads, Metro, Suburban Rail and BMTC connectivity. Yet congestion on this stretch remains intense. We spoke to a few regular commuters and, along the way, some auto/cab drivers who use this stretch every day. Their observation was striking: “Traffic has doubled, not reduced. We know what is happening on the ground.” Is that perception or is there something more to it? If this corridor has multiple public transport options and decent road capacity, what is driving the congestion and more importantly, how can traffic actually be managed on this stretch? Would like to hear from urban mobility experts, traffic engineers and people who regularly use this corridor.show more

One of THE MOST impactful changes we can make... to urban roads in India is to maintain consistent road widths from one intersection to the next. Our current, variable road widths disrupt the orderly flow of traffic. For example, if there's just a bit of extra space on the side, auto-rickshaws attempt to squeeze in, causing chaos. If a road suddenly narrows from three lanes to two and a half, congestion follows. In cities like London, when extra right-of-way is found, the footpaths are widened up to the road. But in Mumbai, we tend to expand the road instead. The issue with this approach is that the number of private vehicles in a densely populated city like Mumbai can grow without limits. Expanding roads only encourages more vehicles. On the other hand, widening footpaths doesn't cause the same problem because the space required for pedestrians is limited—walking is highly space-efficient. #WalkingProjectshow more

Pune: A shocking incident at Pune's busy University Chowk... has raised serious concerns over traffic rule enforcement after a luxury BMW was allegedly driven on the wrong side of the road, putting the safety of other motorists at risk. According to locals, the driver ignored traffic regulations and entered the junction from the wrong side, creating a dangerous situation for commuters. Citizens reportedly captured photos and videos of the incident and shared them with the Traffic Police while also tagging the authorities on social media. However, one citizen has alleged that no action has been taken so far despite the evidence being submitted. The incident has sparked public outrage, with many questioning whether owners of luxury vehicles receive preferential treatment. Residents have demanded strict action against the driver, asking whether traffic rules apply equally to everyone or only to ordinary citizens. All eyes are now on the Traffic Police to see whether action will be taken against the alleged violation.show more

The escalating situation in Kasarani is deeply concerning. Our... team of Advocates has been unable to gain access to Kasarani Police Station, where some Kenyans are being held, as the roads have been barricaded. We take note of reports of several persons who have been beaten up and injured by police. We demand that the National Police Service-Kenya exercise restraint from using excessive force against the people. We have also seen images of police indiscriminately lobbing teargas cannisters in largely residential areas and without provocation. This itself is a breach of the peace and order police are required to maintain.show more

Pathetic arrangements at Phoenix Market City for a movie... celebration event of Hiphop Tamizha who didn’t turn up after police directed the organisers to cancel the event due to swelling crowds. Even if he didn’t turn up, the organisers played songs to keep engaging the crowd that kept coming in from 11 am, and it exploded by 6 pm. People were packed like sardines inside the mall’s ground floor in the free ticketed event. It triggered a stampede like situation and spilled outside by evening 6 pm, bringing the entire #Velachery into a mega gridlock. People were diverted through fire exits to juggle between mall floors, many were caught for hours inside the parking itself while people couldn’t exit freely too. Phoenix in a statement clarified that they were committed to providing safe experience for people. Did GREATER CHENNAI POLICE -GCP & Greater Chennai Traffic Police give permission for this event?show more

This is Mylapore, off Radhakrishnan Salai near Vivekananda college.... NO ONE has come to clear the water here. It’s been like this since yesterday, and by the minute more sewage water is coming out and getting mixed. Water has entered all the houses at ground floor level here. Please do something about this and other parts of Mylapore. Water has never stagnated here, not even during the 2015 floods. All through the year, they kept digging up the roads and multiple times the roads caved in and they kept restoring. Now the whole thing has reversed and water is completely stagnated. People in the apartments and houses here are not able to step outside to get basic needs and provisions. Not even drinking water. We’ve not had power for more than 48 hours now. The power was cut around 10 PM day before yesterday. No network either, until we come out of the apartment or go to some corners in the terrace. Greater Chennai Corporation GREATER CHENNAI POLICE -GCP KINDLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS AREA AT THE EARLIEST! #ChennaiRains #CycloneMichaung #Chennai #ChennaiRains2023show more

Flight Queue on Kempegowda international airport Runway Gives Passengers... a ‘Traffic Jam’ Déjà Vu Peak Bengaluru moment! After facing endless traffic jams on the city’s roads, now the runway at has started to mirror the same chaos. A long queue of flights was seen lined up one after another, waiting for their turn to take off almost like vehicles stuck at a traffic signal.Passengers onboard even joked and thought it was a “runway traffic jam,” as multiple aircraft were standing still in a line. But in reality, this is not an actual traffic jam it’s a routine holding pattern where flights are cleared for takeoff one after another.Still, the sight of planes piling up on the runway perfectly captures the “Peak Bengaluru” vibe where traffic seems to follow you, whether you’re on the road or in the sky #bengaluru #bangalore #kempegowdairport #bangaloreairport BLR Airport ATC Blog ✈ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilipshow more

American shows that Los Angeles infrastructure can’t even handle... the LA marathon that only has 26,000 registrations without extreme traffic Yet for the World Cup 180,000 visitors are expected and for the Olympics over 5 million visitors are expected “How the f*ck are you gonna host the Olympics and the World Cup in 2028? You can't even do a f*cking marathon. It's 10.45AM I'm here earlyish. What the f*ck? “I'm leaving LA. This is ridiculous”show more