Notes of Meeting with DIG Traffic Karachi Mr.Javed Ali Mehar
held at SITE Association on 17th Jan 2019 (Thursday)
The
following representatives were present in the meeting.
FROM
SITE ASSOCIATION |
FROM
TRAFFIC POLICE |
Mr. Saleem
Parekh (President) |
Mr. Javed Ali Mehar (DIG
Traffic) |
Mr. Ahsan
Arshad Ayub (SVP) |
Dr. Najeeb (SP Traffic) |
Mr. Naveed
Wahid (VP) |
Mr. Saeed Arain (DSP
operation & transp) |
Mr.
Muhammad Jawed Bilwani |
Mr. Jan Khan Niazi
(DSP/SDPO SITE West) |
Mr. Abdul
Hadi |
Mr. Dilawar Hussain |
Mr. Abdul
Rasheed |
FROM SITE
SECRETARIAT |
Mr. Saleem
Nagaria |
Dr. Syed Azhar Ibne Hasan |
Mr. M.
Farhan Ashrafi |
Mr. Muhammad Faheem |
Mr. Harris
Shakoor |
Mr. Farhan Siddiqui |
The
meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran. President SITE Association
welcomed the Chief Guest and his associates and drew his attention towards the
traffic related issues and requested him to voice them in the meetings with
government high officials.
The
following matters were discussed and decisions taken the meeting.
1) Widening of Orangi Nala Bridge came
under discussion. Mr.Abdul Hadi, Chairman, Law & Order Sub-Committee of the
Association, stated that due to insufficient space, traffic remains jammed in
morning & evening rush hours which not only cause immense difficulties to
the peoples in loss of valuable time & fuel but it also a cause of mobile
snatching and even loss of precious lives. PC-1 of this project has been made
and budget has also been allocated by Sindh government. We request that this
project be completed on top urgent basis. The DIG assured his full support
and cooperation in this matter.
2)
While discussing Traffic
Jam at Afza Flyover due to vehicle faults, it was decided that a Lifter
shall be made available right under the Flyover at 4:30 p.m. daily so that in
case of vehicle faults, the faulty vehicle can be removed to continue smooth
flow of traffic. SITE Members greatly appreciated the quick action taken by the
DIG Traffic.
3) Mr.Saleem
Parekh lauded the good behavior of Traffic Police officials and
said we should encourage such officials as it is a notable change in the
Traffic Police department.
4) Chairman
of Law & Order Sub-Committee Mr.Abdul Hadi highlighted specific traffic
related issues. He mentioned that users coming on the wrong side while
going from Shershah to Gulbai should be taken seriously and highlighted
on media. Mr.Jawed Bilwani added that wrong side users and push cart vendors
cover almost 70pc road area, thereby leaving very small space for vehicles to
play and suggested to put concrete barriers & tie ribbons to keep them
within limits. DIG Traffic announced zero tolerance for this violation and
instructed his staff to take action from Monday next (21/1/19).
5) Traffic problem ICI Bridge to Jinnah Flyover (China bridge)
was
highlighted. To overcome the problem, it was suggested to install Height
barriers. It was also mentioned that there is a sharp curve at the bridge due
to which, many fatal accidents have taken place. Cat-eyes / studs were put
there by such a victim on humanitarian grounds but unfortunately almost 50pc
studs are not present. DIG Traffic informed the Members that a sum of PKR
500,000/- is required to resolve this problem which will save precious lives of
workers and bridge users. Mr.Saleem Parekh assured to arrange this sum
through Member organizations of SITE Association.
6) Mr.Jawed
Bilwani mentioned Loose Expansion Joints of Jinnah Flyover due to which,
vehicles ply slow causing noise. DIG Traffic asked to send photos of this point
so as to take up the matter with NHA.
7) Mr.Abdul
Hadi highlighted 10 Traffic congestion points in SITE Area which need
immediate attention of Traffic Police and briefed the DIG Traffic with the help
of pictures. These points included:
i. Afza
flyover to Nazimabad
ii. Baldia
No.2
iii. Shershah
iv. Paracha
Chowk
v. Gulbai
vi. Khizer
Hayat
vii. Labour
Sq. to Rasheedabad
viii.
Bada Board
ix. Haroonabad
x. SITE
Police Station ‘A’
xi. CBM
Plastic
xii. Rasheedabad
xiii.
ICI Bridge
8) He
further said that Unauthorized truck stands, bus stands and rickshaw stands at
the corners of main roads creates bottleneck for smooth traffic flow and suggested
that two big size open plots owned by SESSI and another organization can be
used as parking stand.
9) It
was general consensus of the Members that traffic police working &
efficiently is notable increasing while some areas still need attention. They
were of the view that waste of time & fuel in the evening rush hours due to
traffic jam should be taken very seriously and action should be taken on top
priority basis.
10) Mr.Abdul
Hadi informed that a 3-day Camp for issuance of Learner’s Driving License
was scheduled to be held at SITE Association of Industry in the months of
November 2018 in collaboration with Driving License Branch which was cancelled
due to sudden engagement in another event. DIG Traffic stated that he will look into
it and arrange DL Camp as soon as possible.
11) It
was requested to allow 6-Wheeler to ply in SITE Area (5-8 p.m. not allowed)
so as to ease traffic congestion problem.
12) Mr.Jawed
Bilwani stated that only License holders should be allowed to drive vehicles
and the matter should be publicized thorugh media. He also suggested that Cabin
colour of within city and upcountry vehicles should be different for easy
identification, to which, the DIG Traffic agreed.
On
the recommendation of Law & Order Sub-Committee, DIG Traffic awarded Appreciation
Letters to Section Officers deputed in SITE Area for traffic management.
As
a token of goodwill, Association’s Crest was presented to the Chief Guest
Mr.Javed Ali Mehar. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks.
Muhammad
Faheem
Deputy
Secretary
SITE Association of Industry
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