Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Three Wheeler Vehicles on Road

Every traffic commuter on Delhi roads would have encountered stubborn 3-wheeler plying right in the middle of road at its usual slow speed, even if traffic at that time is thin on that road. Every other vehicle, without option, would have to overtake it. Effect of that overtaking ripples through to adjoining lanes thereby disturbing entire traffic flow.

I feel, this habit of 3-wheeler plying in the middle has been formed due to the fact that left lane has been reserved for buses.

Ideally, left lane should be kept reserved for the movements of slower vehicles like 3-wheelers. I would strongly suggest to keep left most lane reserved for 3-wheelers ( and 2-wheelers also for their safety). All 4-wheelers including buses would use central lane. Right lane, if existing, can be used for overtaking or sharing of traffic load.

This measure is expected to reduce significantly the chaotic conditions on our roads & hopefully improve average commuting speed of all categories of vehicles. This would also help reduce accidents & their severity involving 2 & 3-wheeler vehicles.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Dangerous DDA Pockets














Dwarka Sub City project is jewel in the crown of Delhi Development Authority for its concept and execution. Vigil & perpetual maintenance is the key to maintain its glory.

Unfortunately, slippages have started showing. Outer grit-wash walls in DDA SFS Flats pocket-1 in sector-10 have started falling on its own. Falling debris has already damaged windscreens of couple of cars. God-forbid, if a good chunk of grit-wash wall falls on an unsuspecting child, lady or a person, he / she would get seriously injured.

Such instances of falling grit-wash have already been noticed in block 58, block 59, block 7, block 75, etc. Few photographs of fallen or about-to-fall grit-wash wall are enclosed for reference.

Needless to say, this calls for immediate action on the part of DDA to order repairs of such vulnerable spots in our pocket-1 in sector-10 on war footing.

We are sure, DDA would fulfill its commitment towards residents of Dwarka sub city by removing / repairing such dangerous portions of outer grit-wash wall.