Flyovers are not intelligent solutions

Sir,

It is startling to see Mysuru installing new signal lights based on outdated technology. Despite being projected as one of India’s leading smart cities, Mysuru continues to rely on fixed-time traffic lights that operate on pre-set cycles, irrespective of real-time vehicle movement.

These obsolete systems may have served their purpose decades ago, but today they contribute heavily to traffic congestion, fuel wastage and increased pollution levels.

In contrast, cities like Bengaluru have upgraded to Vehicle Actuated and Adaptive (VAC) traffic systems. These smart signals use sensors and cameras to detect vehicle density and automatically adjust signal timings.

The results are evident — Bengaluru Traffic Police reports show that adaptive signal

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