Intelligent Traffic Management System launched in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 18: The much-awaited Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) was launched in Srinagar today with an aim to capture traffic violations by hi-tech cameras at intersections.

The state-of-the-art system will issue challans for various traffic violations without manual intervention. Officials of Traffic police said that the system is equipped with latest technology and hi-tech cameras that will be help in the detection of traffic violations.

Officials said they started issuing challans to traffic violators through the system from today.

“We already issued hundreds of challans on the first day. This system will tighten the noose around the visible traffic violations, and it will inculcate better traffic sense in commuters,” said an official.

The officials said that it will take commuters some time to adapt to this system, and they will ensure every kind of assistance in this regard. To mention, ITMS is a part of Srinagar Smart City project for better traffic management and monitoring in Srinagar. The implementation of the system has been lingering for a long, and finally, officials launched the system.

SSP Traffic Srinagar City, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah said that the system has been implemented and is continuously being monitored. He said that they are simultaneously analysing the system for any technical glitches so that they can address them accordingly.

“We have dozens of junctions across Srinagar that are well equipped with the system. To begin with, we are issuing challans from at least on 20 major junctions. The aim is to ensure that the system is running smoothly at full capacity. We are monitoring the system through our control room, and in a couple of weeks, we will have much better results from the system,” Shah said.

He said that they would be printing the hard copies of challans and sending them to violators at their residential addresses.

‘This is something that commuters will see for the first time. We have completed the formalities for that, too, and we will be sending these challans to violators from tomorrow,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) said the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) alongside an e-Challan system are asignificant step in urban traffic management and is designed to improve road safety, reduce congestion and enhance traffic flow.

The key features of this initiative includeReal-time Traffic Monitoring through advanced cameras to strategically monitor traffic for efficient management and quick incident response.

Smart Traffic Signals is another feature, managed by Intelligent controllers that optimize signal timings based on real-time conditions, minimising delays.

SSCL said similarly through Automated Rule Enforcement feature, over 1,050 cameras ensure compliance with rules, detecting violations like red-light jumping, over-speeding, mobile use, helmetless riding and more.

Also as part of E-Challan System feature, digitised traffic violation processing ensures transparency, efficiency and accountability.

“This initiative will revolutionize traffic management, creating a safer and more efficient urban environment,” said Dr. Owais Ahmed, CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited.

"The ITMS and e-Challan system showcase Srinagar Smart City’s commitment to leveraging technology for a sustainable and citizen-focused urban experience," SSCL said.