Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, MAY 20: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee to review the status of road safety measures, enforcement mechanisms and related infrastructure across the district.
At the outset, the Superintending Engineer Public Works Department (R&B) gave a detailed briefing on initiatives undertaken to strengthen road safety infrastructure. It was informed that the District Road Safety Action Plan has already been formulated. “Accident-prone blackspots and blind curves have been identified and corrective measures including construction of parapets and installation of crash barriers have been initiated to minimise the road accidents and improve commuter safety,” he informed.
Taking serious note of roadside encroachments, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to submit division-wise Action Taken Reports on removal of encroachments from footpaths and roads across the district.
Emphasising pedestrian safety, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for identifying locations where zebra crossings are required, particularly near health institutions and educational establishments. The Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer and heads of colleges were directed to furnish identified locations for installation of zebra crossings.
Regarding road safety audits, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the concerned departments to submit Action Taken Reports on the recommendations and corrective measures undertaken.
Highlighting the importance of awareness and preventive measures, he directed the Motor Vehicles Department to intensify IEC campaigns on road safety and submit a detailed report on activities conducted.
The department was further asked to strengthen joint vehicle checking drives through nakka inspections and furnish details regarding action taken against violators and enforcement measures undertaken. The ARTO Reasi was directed to identify vulnerable road stretches and accident-prone locations across the district.
The ARTO was further asked to submit tehsil-wise reports on pending compensation claims with regard to deaths and injury cases in road mishaps. The Motor Vehicles Department was also directed to provide details of permits issued for newly connected roads.
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