Intelligent traffic system in disrepair

Published: 13 Mar 2022 21:03 BdST Updated: 13 Mar 2022 21:03 BdST

The lights of the unmanned, fully-mechanised traffic system in Dhaka, implemented in the style of the developed world, are in disrepair. The system was set up in the capital’s Gulistan, Paltan, Gulshan-1 and Mohakhali areas at a cost of Tk 156 million with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Despite the investment, the automatic traffic lights are no longer working and the flow of traffic is still directed by traffic police.
  • The traffic situation in Dhaka has long been a problem. The intelligent traffic system was introduced in parts of the capital to try and help. But now the lights, which can be controlled by remote, are no longer working.

    The traffic situation in Dhaka has long been a problem. The intelligent traffic system was introduced in parts of the capital to try and help. But now the lights, which can be controlled by remote, are no longer working.

  • The lights of the intelligent traffic system installed at Dhaka’s Paltan intersection are in disrepair.

    The lights of the intelligent traffic system installed at Dhaka’s Paltan intersection are in disrepair.

  • As the lights of the unmanned, completely automated, intelligent traffic system are not working, the flow of traffic is being directed by traffic police.

    As the lights of the unmanned, completely automated, intelligent traffic system are not working, the flow of traffic is being directed by traffic police.

  • The flow of traffic is directed by the hand signals of this traffic policeman, because of the disrepair of the automated traffic system that is supposed to be doing the job.

    The flow of traffic is directed by the hand signals of this traffic policeman, because of the disrepair of the automated traffic system that is supposed to be doing the job.

  • The disrepair of the automated traffic system has led to traffic being directed by the hand motions of traffic police at Dhaka’s Gulshan-1.

    The disrepair of the automated traffic system has led to traffic being directed by the hand motions of traffic police at Dhaka’s Gulshan-1.

  • The intelligent traffic system was implemented in Dhaka’s Gulshan only a few years ago, but the signal lights are no longer working.

    The intelligent traffic system was implemented in Dhaka’s Gulshan only a few years ago, but the signal lights are no longer working.

  • A traffic policeman uses his hand to direct traffic at Dhaka’s Gulshan. Though an intelligent traffic system has been implemented in the area, the lights are no longer working.

    A traffic policeman uses his hand to direct traffic at Dhaka’s Gulshan. Though an intelligent traffic system has been implemented in the area, the lights are no longer working.

  • Pedestrians cross the road at Dhaka’s Gulshan-1. As the signal lights are no longer working, a traffic policeman has to signal vehicles to stop.

    Pedestrians cross the road at Dhaka’s Gulshan-1. As the signal lights are no longer working, a traffic policeman has to signal vehicles to stop.

  • Traffic police direct traffic in Dhaka’s Mohakhali due to the disrepair of the intelligent traffic system that is supposed to be doing the job.

    Traffic police direct traffic in Dhaka’s Mohakhali due to the disrepair of the intelligent traffic system that is supposed to be doing the job.

  • Traffic police direct the flow of traffic in Dhaka’s Mohakhali due to the disrepair of the intelligent traffic system that is supposed to be doing the job.

    Traffic police direct the flow of traffic in Dhaka’s Mohakhali due to the disrepair of the intelligent traffic system that is supposed to be doing the job.

 

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