Separate Lanes For Slow-moving Traffic To Be Introduced In Lahore

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has decided to introduce separate lanes for motorcycles and slow-moving vehicles in the city

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Apr, 2019 ) :The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has decided to introduce separate lanes for motorcycles and slow-moving vehicles in the city.

According to a spokesperson for the PSCA, the project is being started to improve traffic system on directives of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.

Initially, the project will be launched on The Mall and Canal Road Lahore.

Under this project, separate lanes will be dedicated on the roads of Lahore for fast and slow-moving vehicles like motorcycle, rickshaws and bicycles to maintain the smooth flow of traffic.

"Such lanes will help reduce the number of accidents and this project would be a step towards introducing traffic reforms in the city," the spokesperson said.

Initially, small vehicles will be bound on the left lane on the selected roads.

In this context, a meeting was held at safe cities headquarters where stakeholders from all concerned departments participated.

Representatives from City Traffic Police (CTP), Traffic Engineering & Planning Agency (TEPA), local government and representatives from other departments ensured their utmost cooperation for early completion of the project.

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority and Lahore City Traffic Police will work together to ensure lane discipline in the city.