Patna: Patna District Magistrate Dr Chandrashekhar Singh has emphasised that enhancing civic amenities and beautifying the city are top priorities for the administration. Speaking at a meeting on traffic management and urban development held at the district collectorate, Dr Singh urged all stakeholders to remain committed to these goals. The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order), and other senior officials.
The District Magistrate highlighted Patna’s rapid development, with new roads, bridges, and flyovers transforming the city. He noted that Patna Smart City Limited has introduced a CCTV-based surveillance system in municipal areas, alongside modern traffic management tools such as the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and other technologies. The ongoing metro construction is also set to improve urban mobility.
Dr Singh stressed that the administration is focused on both the city’s beautification and ensuring the availability of public services. Measures such as U-turns, one-way systems, traffic diversions, and signage are being implemented to ease congestion, with a particular focus on tackling illegal parking to improve traffic flow. He also called for the public to cooperate in keeping roads and footpaths free of encroachments.
A three-member committee, including the Superintendent of Police (Traffic), the Sub-Divisional Officer of Patna Sadar, and the Additional District Magistrate, is actively overseeing urban areas and working with municipal authorities to ensure public amenities are in place. Dr Singh also mentioned plans for developing parking facilities and green spaces to enhance the city’s infrastructure.
With the rising number of vehicles putting pressure on Patna’s roads, Dr Singh underlined the importance of efficient traffic management, particularly on key routes such as Nehru Path, Khagaul Canal Road, Atal Path, and others. He noted that better traffic control would help prevent road accidents and improve the daily lives of residents.
Dr Singh concluded by announcing an action plan to develop parking, green areas, and remove encroachments as part of the ongoing efforts to improve civic amenities in Patna.
