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News India Live, Digital Desk: In view of the increasing number of vehicles and the danger of road accidents, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed the Transport Department to implement a special ‘Action Plan’. Its objective is not only to reduce road accidents but also to create a comfortable and safe environment for pedestrians.
5 main directives issued by the Chief Minister (The 5-Point Directive)
| Order | Instructions/Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavement construction | Identify urban areas and especially crowded places and reach there as soon as possible. Footpaths Will be made. |
| 2 | zebra crossing | For safe movement on the roads, zebra crossings will be marked at all major points and it will be strictly enforced. |
| 3 | modern infrastructure | At places marked for pedestrians Foot Overbridge (FOB), Escalator and Underpass Will be made so that it is easier for them to cross the road. |
| 4 | Driver Training and Sensitivity | All government and private vehicle drivers will be given special training so that they are respectful of the rights of pedestrians. Sensitive Become. |
| 5 | Black spot and CCTV | By marking accident prone areas (Black Spots) in rural and urban areas, the footpaths and CCTV cameras Will be installed so that accurate assessment of accidents can be done. |
Why was this decision taken?
While sharing the information on social media (X), the Chief Minister said that:
Increasing Income and Vehicles: The income of the people of Bihar is increasing, due to which the number of two-wheelers and four-wheelers on the roads has increased rapidly.
Pedestrian risk: Pedestrians are most at risk from vehicle congestion. For them, following road safety standards is now the top priority of the government.
Human Perspective: “We have considered the entire Bihar as our family and have taken full care of everyone’s dignity,” CM Nitish wrote in his post.
Next Steps: Preparing for Implementation
The Transport Department has been directed to seek reports from the District Transport Officers (DTOs) of all the districts and immediately start work wherever pedestrians are being inconvenienced. the scheme seven determinations-3 It is also a part of the fifth resolution of ‘Accessible Connectivity-Modern Expansion’.