NATPAC to suggest steps to curb accidents, smooth traffic at 39 black spots in Kochi
The Hindu
With the city traffic police approaching the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) to suggest measures to streamline traffic flow and avert accidents at 39 high-risk black spots in the city, the Thiruvananthapuram-based agency is awaiting a work order from the Kerala Road Safety Authority (KRSA) to kick-start its study here.
There are a total of 58 high-risk black spots in Ernakulam district. Paperwork was being readied to conduct the study and map all the black spots, in keeping with the latest accident statistics, said official sources.
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