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Author Archives: TrafficInfraTech - Editor

Tuned to Massive Transformation

  It is time we think beyond buses and trains for public transportation, and utilize them optimally. Several state governments have already started revamping their public transportation system. Fuelled by disruptive technologies, the transportation sector is on the verge of massive transformation, says Aneri Patel, Co-Founder and Director, Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd. in an interview with Trafficinfratech Amnex is a ...

INTERVIEW – Managing Highway Safety

To Dr. Anita Jamadar, Superintendent of Police, Highway Safety Police, Aurangabad, manning the Highway traffic is not just a Police duty. It is all about getting motivated to contribute to the welfare of the society. You are holding the position of Superintendent of Police, HSP, Aurangabad. How challenging or inspiring has been your journey to reach this commendable and responsible ...

Chasing “Mobility Dreams”

In India today, as with in other parts of the globe, we have countless number of women top managerial cadre in the traffic & transport sector. They have been contributing in developing new products and services and have changed the traffic industry in more than one way. This special feature in this issue of Trafficinfratech goes out to all the ...

Opportunities for Private Sector in Logistics

Our logistics cost riddle is ‘why does the cost actually stand at a level of 13 to 14% as compared to 8% internationally’. And the prescription to this has to be a combination of efforts by both the public sector and the private sector, says Sachin Bhanushali, Director & CEO, GatewayRail Freight Limited. Indian road freight rates are one of ...

Logistics: Improving Operational Efficiency

The discussion about logistics, be it cargo or passenger, is heard in every boardroom and stateroom. It is a pressing concern for a developing economy and growing market. Improving operational efficiency for Logistics was discussed by a panel of experts during TrafficInfraTech Expo 2021, with Infrastructure, Multi-modal parks and Technology being the main focus. Within the Indian growth story, there ...

Getting the Mumbai Metro Run

S.V.R. Srinivas, the Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, is sure in a hurry. Just about nine months in the office, he is pushing himself and his teams to complete the crucial projects that are long been awaited by the Mumbaikars. With a few days left for the opening of Metro line 2A and 7, Srinivas took time off to ...

New NH projects get started in Haryana and Rajasthan

Union Minister  Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated 19 National Highway projects in Haryana and Rajasthan that are expected to increase tourism, agriculture, industry, trade and employment opportunities. There will be savings on time and fuel.  The construction of various fly-overs on the Delhi-Jaipur highway will relieve traffic jams on the highway. With the construction of various major and minor bridges on NH-48, ...

AI for road safety

Nitin Gadkari,Minister for Road Transport & Highways intends to use  to use technology based on artificial intelligence in government systems to improve mobility and road safety The minister identified high priority areas that could benefit from AI-based technology — forensic post-crash investigations, pattern of accidents due to black spots, fatigue indicators, and sleep detectors for driver, and advance vehicle collision avoidance ...

Monitoring Cycling Amsterdam

Active transport advocates worldwide look to Amsterdam for inspiration and advice on how to encourage cycling as a safe, attractive and effective mode of transport. MetroCount count spoke to Maarten van der Lof, the City of Amsterdam’s Traffic and Public Space Researcher, to understand the challenges and successes of active transport planning and monitoring cycling in the world’s bicycle capital. ...

Making a Difference

PATH’s Hybrid Electronic Toll Collection(FASTag) System (PMIS) is improving the user experience on Bhagan Toll Plaza, says Senior General Manager, Rajesh Jhamnani. Bhagan toll plaza is situated near village Murthal, in Sonipat District on Delhi – Panipat section of NH-1. The location of toll plaza is strategically very important, as it has to receive and handle the entire traffic coming ...