Patna: Bihar is set to roll out an Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) across 500 to 700 key intersections and accident-prone corridors, in a move aimed at strengthening enforcement and reducing road fatalities.
The initiative, led by the Transport Department, Bihar, will be discussed further at a stakeholder consultation meeting scheduled for April 28 under the chairmanship of the development commissioner.
Focus On Reducing Road Accidents
Officials said the system is intended to address issues such as overspeeding and traffic violations, which remain among the leading causes of road accidents.
Raj Kumar, secretary of the transport department, said the ITMS would significantly enhance traffic regulation and enforcement capabilities.
He added that the department has taken note of recent concerns highlighted in media reports and has begun taking corrective measures, alongside ongoing public awareness campaigns on road safety.
AI-Based Monitoring And Enforcement
The ITMS will integrate several technologies, including AI-based e-challan systems, adaptive traffic control signals, incident detection and surveillance networks, as well as facial recognition tools.
Authorities said the system will also enable tracking of vehicles transporting mining materials and facilitate verification of e-way bills across state highways, national highways, urban centres and select toll plazas.
Statewide Control Infrastructure
A central Traffic Management Centre (TMC) will be established to monitor operations, supported by viewing centres in each district.
The project will also include backend infrastructure such as data centres, disaster recovery systems, networking, power supply and trained personnel.
Public Advisory
The department has urged citizens to adhere to road safety norms, including using foot overbridges and remaining alert while crossing roads.
Officials said the combined approach of enforcement and awareness is expected to improve compliance and reduce accidents across the state.
