The Hindu 01.11.2014
Corporation decides to expand parking lot at central bus stand
The Tiruchirapalli City Corporation has decided to
expand the two-wheeler parking lot at the central bus stand at a cost of
Rs. 64 lakh.
It is aimed at avoiding two-wheeler parking in open places near the existing two-wheeler stand.
A
resolution to that effect was adopted at an urgent meeting of the
council held here on Friday. It said the existing stand was insufficient
to cater to the large number of vehicles.
Vehicles
parked outside the stand on open places had become a hindrance for the
free movement of buses, cars, and others in the bus stand areas.
Moreover, there was a need to take into consideration future
requirement.
The proposed expansion plan would reduce
the traffic congestion to an extent. The council approved a proposal to
introduce “pay and park” system on some arterial roads in the city.
It
will soon be implemented on the Thillai Nagar Main Road, Shastry Road,
Fort Station Road, E.V.R. Road-Vayalur Road near Puthur.
It
would levy a fee of Rs. 3 for two-wheelers: Rs. 5 for four-wheelers
such as cars and vans and Rs. 10 for buses. The rates would be
applicable for a six-hour period.
When a few
members drew the attention of officials on developing new parks, A.
Jaya, Mayor, and V.P. Thandapani, Commissioner, said it had been planned
to establish15 more parks in different parts of city. All basic
facilities would be established on them.
Councillors from both the AIADMK and the DMK complained over stray dog menace in different parts of the city.
The number of patients approaching doctors for treatment of dog bites was on the rise.
Intervening
in the debate, Mr. Thandapani said surgical sterilization (birth
control) was being done for 1,000 street-dogs every year to bring down
their population.
The authorities could not carry out
illegal methods to control the dog menace. They had to be released
where they were caught or trapped. However, special drive would be
carried out shortly for surgical sterilization of street dogs.
To
the demand of many members, Ms. Jaya said that fogging operation would
be immediately carried out in all areas to control mosquito menace.
Similarly, the roads, which were damaged in the recent rain, would be
re-laid in the city shortly.
Project estimated at Rs. 64 lakh
15 more parks to be developed in city