University mulls restricting public vehicle movement inside campus
Bengaluru,: Bengaluru University is considering restrictions on the movement of public vehicles inside its Jnana Bharathi campus following a rise in road accidents and growing concerns over the safety of students and staff.
The issue gained urgency after a university student was recently killed in a road accident on the campus. Following the incident, pressure has mounted on the university authorities to introduce stronger preventive measures and regulate vehicle movement within the sprawling campus.
A meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor C. Shivraju was held to discuss measures to improve road safety. Officials noted that the movement of vehicles by members of the public has increased significantly in recent days, with traffic inside the campus reportedly exceeding manageable levels.
The meeting discussed restricting vehicle speeds inside the campus to 20 kmph and increasing the deployment of traffic police to regulate traffic and enforce safety measures.University Registrar K.T. Shantala, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anita Haddannavar, students and other officials attended the meeting.
One of the key proposals under consideration is the closure of Gandhibhavan Road, which connects the campus with Nagarabavi. The road has witnessed increased movement of public vehicles, raising concerns over traffic congestion and the safety of students.
Vice-Chancellor Shivraju has reportedly assured that the road would be closed soon as part of efforts to prevent accidents and restore a safer academic environment within the campus.
Students have also expressed concern over the gradual decline in the academic atmosphere due to increasing public traffic and vehicle movement. The university is also considering other long-term measures to ease congestion and improve safety. A proposal to construct a flyover inside or around the campus has reportedly been discussed.The authorities are expected to take a decision on restricting public vehicle movement and implementing additional traffic safety measures in the coming days.