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INSIGHT : EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
'THIS CAR RESPECTS WOMEN' INITIATIVE
How do drivers of app cabs, autos, taxis, and a few other modes of public transport behave with women? We routinely
receive numerous complaints from women about the harassment they have faced and continue to face from drivers of various types
of public transport, which has resulted in a series of workshops titled 'This Car Respects Women', a gender sensitization and
training programme for drivers of app cabs, taxis, autos etc., organised by the city's various Traffic Guards. All drivers attending
the workshops had stickers affixed to their vehicles which read, 'This car respects women'. Each session was addressed by eminent speakers.
KOLKATA POLICE SAFE DRIVE SAVE LIFE HALF MARATHON
Adding to the sporting culture of Kolkata and to promote the culture of safe driving, the first version of the
Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon was organised in 2018. This year, Kolkata Police organised the 4th Kolkata Police SDSL Half Marathon
on 21st January 2024 in three race categories 21K , 10K and 5K. Participants got a platform to showcase their endurance and they carried with them
the message of better road safety for themselves, their family members and friends. Routes are chosen to reach out to all
important neighbourhoods and to reach out to as many residents of this city as possible. More than 20,000 participants
took part in this mega event this year from all age groups, gender, ethnicity and professions, making it a grand success.
Let us join hands to move for a safer road travel in future.
NATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE ON URBAN ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY: CHALLENGES AND INTERVENTIONS
Kolkata Police organised the Exhibition to provide a platform for Manufacturers, Engineering and Technology firms,
Creative Mass education content creators, Vendors etc. from across the world to showcase their products, services and solutions
developed for efficient traffic management and improved road safety. This kind of exhibition was organised for the first time in
the city at a strategically located venue.
With the participation from Senior Police Officers having vast experience in traffic management
and policy making from across the country, Academicians and Research scholars in the field of Road
Engineering and Traffic Management, Experts in the field of Mass Education, Medical Practitioners and traffic
technology professionals, the conference was a great platform for exchange of information and sharing of best
practices based on real life experiences that have led to effective management of traffic and improvement of road
safety standards.
TRAFFIC POLICE PLAYS A VITAL ROLE DURING VARIOUS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS HELD IN THE
CITY. MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER, ENSURING PEACE AND DISCIPLINE AND PROVIDING A HELPING
HAND TO THOSE WHO NEED IT.
DURGA PUJA
Probably the most daunting and challenging task faced by the Kolkata Police
annually is the puja. It brings out the best in the Traffic Department while manning
the overcrowded roads, streets and puja pandals. Like previous years, this year
also saw a record crowd in the city during the puja days. Through effective and
efficient management, the flow of traffic was well-managed. Both the media and the
public appreciated this effort.
N.C.C CADETS FOR THE PUJA
To control the record crowd in various important pandal areas, N.C.C. cadets,
a good number of scouts, students and several other non-government organisations
were deployed during the last puja. It was for the 5th time that the N.C.C. cadets
were selected to work in tandem with the traffic police. Both girl and boy cadets
had participated from all the three wings. The Traffic Department, Kolkata also organised
a felicitation-cum-prize distribution ceremony for the N.C.C. cadets as well as
other volunteers.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE AID OF PUBLIC
- Google Maps integration of important programmes which may affect city traffic, on daily basis.
- Traffic related complaint management.
- Use of social media for raising public awareness and mass campaigns.
- Live streaming of important events.
TRAFFIC CONTROL THROUGH RADIO
Information regarding the situation in the city’s pandals and roads, messages informing
about those lost in crowd were transmitted through A.I.R. F.M. channel from time
to time. Instructions for the traffic police were also conveyed through this effective
media. To make this programme more interesting, on the spot commentaries, participation
of on the road traffic officers and interviews with several senior police personnel
were highlighted.
COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION
During the 1st quarter of 2000, traffic status report was beamed through
the R.P.G. Netcom channel. The Traffic Control Room also started disseminating information
regarding the traffic through the F.M. channel. Beside this, new audio visuals in
connection with Road Safety Week were telecasted through Doordarshan, Tara Bangla,
CTVN, ETV Bangla and ATN. An additional radio channel was allocated to the Kolkata
Traffic Police.
DHANTERAS-DIWALI-KALI PUJA
This year also, plying of vehicles, including buses was ensured along Kalakar
Street, where the Dhanteras Bazar was held. The hawkers were restricted to a quarter
of the carriage width only. The Traffic Department acknowledges the effort of Deputy Commissioner of Police,
Central Division and his officers who gave their best to accomplish this task.
Kalipuja traffic arrangements were also refixed, improving the traffic flow.
CHHAT PUJA
Strand Road experienced normal vehicular traffic even on the day of Chhat
Puja celebrations, despite the assembly of lakhs of devotees. An effective plan
by Traffic Department to park all processionists’ vehicles at the open space in
front of Fort William paid off along with a new circulation plan. The Traffic Department
proved immensely successful in restricting the movement of slow vehicles which was
enforced after winning a tough court battle during the festival. We acknowledge
the help and support we got from the police stations in stopping the slow-moving
carts.
VISIT OF VIPS IN KOLKATA
Kolkata Traffic Police makes every effort to maintain mobility on the roads
despite the heavy restrictions and odds that are caused in any VIP visit to the
city.
TRAFFIC EDUCATION THROUGH T.V.
On various traffic subjects, several slots were introduced and exhibited
through Doordarshan for the information of the public, including accidents, taxi
refusals, air and sound pollution etc.
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