A Modern Approach for

Traffic Regulation, Administration and

Management

“CHAOS to TRANSFORMATION”

Arjun’s Profile

My Professional Attributes Ship Captain, Freight and Logistics Specialist Managed Regional & Corporate operations for global lines Responsibilities for Strategy, Administration, Systems, AP/AR Delivered a Strategy Portfolio for India & China Runs a small product software company – ERP and Analytics

My Personal Aspects Travelled globally on ships, on leisure and business Lived in Dubai, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Chile Loves to drives – but not in Bangalore

Early Lessons as a Seafarer

Lessons in life Professionalism demands competence and discipline Responsibility cannot separate from accountability Be aware of consequences – failure can cost lives

Lessons for transformation To plan a passage, start and end points are vital Analyse, appraise and plan thoroughly Execute with precision, monitor, measure and report

Can Chaos and Transformation be Simultaneously Addressed

Vision is the fundamental

ingredient that drives

and

delivers transformation

Vision Drives Transformation

Government vision Administrative commitment Consecutive Master plans for 15-20 years A qualified and capable structure in place Free from political interference and pressures Free from taint or other negative bias Clarity of the following:

• Objectives and deliverables• Responsibility and accountability• Commitment to the people

Vision Statement of the Singapore LTA

• A PEOPLE-CENTRED LAND TRANSPORT SYSTEM• Our vision is to work towards a more people-centred

land transport system that will meet the diverse needs of an inclusive, liveable and vibrant global city.

• We have identified three key strategic thrusts thatwill shape our land transport policies and development for the next 10 to 15 years.

• They are:

• Making public transport a choice mode

• Managing road usage

• Meeting the diverse needs of the people

Singapores MRT / LRT coverage

Shanghai

“The Most Amazing Story of

Urban Infrastructure Development”

Chinese

Premier Deng

Xioping is

reported to

have stood on

the ‘Bund’, and

looking across

the swamps of

Pudong, and

famously stated

“There lies the

future of China

and the world”

This is what Shanghai was like in 1990

The roads were ruled by bicycles and aged transport

Shanghai Transformation – Some Facts

Shanghai and its Vision became a National issue It was stated as the alternative to Hong Kong Huge financial and state backing Long term agenda and unconstrained planning Futuristic planning and development of new areas Major urban redevelopment of the old city Unparalleled Road and Metro Rail projects All major nodes enhanced – ports, power, industry Huge surge in the population of Shanghai The result of the Vision were showcased in the Expo

Shanghai Metro coverage

Some Facts About The Shanghai Metro

Plans approved in 1990First line commissioned in 1995Total of 278 stationsTotal of 478 Km commissioned by 2010Days carriage record 7.458 Million rides

• This is about the entire population of BangaloreAnnual ticketing 2.101 Billion in 2011Statistics do not include the Airport

maglev• Airport to city, a distance of 48 Km in 8 minutes • With a top speed of 431 Kmph operates at 350 Kmph

The Real Story Was in the Roads

A master Plan for :• Inner City Ring Roads• Elevated 6 & 8 lane roads• Expressways to exit, enter and cross the city• Multiple cross channel bridges and tunnels

Two Separate Plans for Puxi and Pudong• 4 concentric rings and 14 main cross arteries• Over 280 Km of 6 & 8 lane elevated roads delivered• Plan for Puxi delivered in 2004, Pudong in 2009• Extensive 8 lane elevated sections over inner city

All developments were showcased at the Expo 2010

This

transformation

between the

old Shanghai of

1990 and the

new in 2010

came about

from an

amazing

partnership

between Rail

and Road

development

The result was some of the most amazing urban expressways

In the effort to ease and stimulate movement within Shanghai a series of ring roads

have been constructed circling the city.

Shanghai holds the largest public transportation system in the world, consequently the road transport has ability to cope.

Inner City Roads, though crowded can cope

And the main beneficiaries – are the people

A Miracle Called

Hong Kong

Then and Now

Shanty Town’s in Hong Kong in the 1960’s

The Riots of 1967 sparked by events in China

Hong Kong Today – Some Facts

One of the most densely populated areas in the world, areas with 54,530 people per Sq Km

Median domestic household income equivalent to INR 126,000 per month

Houses privately owned 50% and Govt 31% One of the largest ports and airports in world Very low taxation and surplus in treasury ICAC – Highly effective with zero tolerance Extremely effective road and transport system

1967: Central Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

2008: Central Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

1967: Hong Kong Harbor

2012: Hong Kong Harbor

Hong Kong’s MTR coverage

Hong Kong’s Inner City Highway coverage

1954: Queens Road and Duddel Street

2008: Queens Road and Duddel Street

intersection of Johnston Road and Hennessy Road

Intersection of Queens Road and Wyndham Street

Kennedy Town

Prince Edward Road

2007: Charter Garden in Central Hong Kong

The Cenotaph

Nathan Road

Bangalore’s

CHAOS

Cause and Effect

Vision Drives Transformation

Do we have government vision Is there administrative commitment ? Do we have a Master plan for the next 15-20 years ? Is there a qualified and capable structure in place ? Are they free from political interference and pressures ? Is there taint or other negative bias ? And is there a clarity of the following:

• commitment, • responsibility • and above all, accountability ?

Bangalore – The On-Ground Reality

Administrative Failure has lead to Disorder

Public Disorder in the vacuum has given us Chaos

But

Unchecked chaos is now leading to Anarchy

What is the Solution to This Chaos

Radical, Dramatic yet Fundamental• Outsource Traffic Management

◙Contract saturation (100%) camera surveillance◙Capture all offences in camera◙Issuance of citations, collections, follow-ups

• RTO issuance of driving licenses to go way of RPO◙Control who comes on the roads◙Mandatory written test, rules, and eligibility◙Mandatory license renewal same as PP every 5 yrs

What is the Solution to This Chaos

Police Accountability• Complete transparency, on-line & real time

◙Place a top position and impeccable officer in-charge◙Have clear and measurable targets that are reported◙No more than 3 months to restore order in Bangalore

• Change the Law – Make it a Deterrent◙The fines of traffic offences should be very high◙Powers to impound vehicles◙Point system that will disqualify drivers, vehicles

Is There Hope ?

Not yet !

Not until we have complete

Accountability.