Hyderabad Police Commissioner highlights 4Es concept for better traffic management

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police (CP) CV Anand has said that “4Es’’framework: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Enablement is crucial for effective traffic management in the city. He participated in a virtual link conference with all traffic officers to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and enhance road safety in Hyderabad.

The conference briefed the new entrants to the Hyderabad Traffic Police (HTP) about the realities of burgeoning traffic volumes, the surge in vehicle numbers, and the recent reorganization within the traffic wing. Anand underscored the fact that this responsibility of traffic duty directly influences every citizen's life, motivating the officers to work with a proactive spirit.

Regarding the engineering facet, the CP said that field-level officers should initiate strategies that include the implementation of reversible lanes, strategic U-turns, and median closures, all substantiated by thorough analysis. Essential directives encompassed the removal of structural impediments and the full utilization of ITMS capabilities for swift responses to road-related incidents, he said.

To ensure continuous traffic flow, Anand suggested all the traffic SHOs develop one model junction in their respective jurisdictions. He emphasized the harmonization of engineering efforts with the State government's infrastructure projects, such as SRDP, SNDP, and flyovers, aiming to enhance traffic flow and average speeds within the city. Turning the spotlight to enforcement, the conference highlighted the significance of general enforcement against all types of road violations.

The CP also suggested officials conduct special drives to target life-endangering infractions. Bolstering enforcement, the doubling of cranes across all traffic Police Stations and the implementation of the ROPE (Removal of Obstructive Parking and Encroachments) became focal points. HTP’s commitment to qualitative enforcement was discussed.

The importance of constructive dialogues with diverse stakeholders—school administrations, RTC officials, and auto unions—was acknowledged as integral to the mission.

Enablement: Prioritizing the welfare of staff officers, the adoption of body-worn cameras, periodic medical check-ups through the Fitcop program, the introduction of traffic umbrellas, and monthly recognition and rewards for traffic officers were also highlighted during the conference.

Enforcing GOs pertaining to parking norms, data analysis, continuous training for staff at TTIs, usage of pelican signals, and other operational aspects were also discussed. All senior officers were asked to lead the men from the front and, by example, use rain gear, cones and bullets, and other infra. Additional Commissioner (Traffic) G Sudheer Kumar outlined the new initiatives in the traffic wing.