RRMCH Delegation Meets DCP Traffic West to Address Traffic Safety Concerns
A delegation from RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital (RRMCH) recently met with Anoop Shetty, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic West), to discuss key traffic safety concerns near the institution’s main gate. The meeting aimed to highlight the need for improved traffic management to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and students entering the campus.
The delegation represented the administration, faculty, and student community of RRMCH. It included Dr. Sathyamurthy B, Dean and Professor of Anatomy; Dr. Basavaraj Bhandare, Principal and Professor of Pharmacology; Dr. Praveen Kumar, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Shruthi B.N., Professor, Department of Anatomy; Dr. Bharathi D, Professor of Anatomy; and Dr. Rekha M.B., Professor of Pharmacology and Dean of Physical Education.
During the meeting, the delegation formally presented several traffic-related issues observed near the hospital entrance. One of the primary concerns highlighted was the location of the bus stop directly in front of the main gate, which frequently causes congestion and obstructs the visibility of vehicles entering and exiting the campus. The delegation recommended relocating the bus stop to improve traffic flow and enhance safety.
Another issue raised was the unregulated parking of auto-rickshaws near the entrance, which creates a bottleneck and hampers the smooth movement of vehicles, including ambulances. This situation also poses potential risks to pedestrians.
Additionally, the delegation brought attention to the frequent occurrence of illegal one-way turns by commuters near the gate, a practice that significantly increases the likelihood of accidents and near-miss incidents involving students, staff, and patients.
The RRMCH administration requested the support of the Traffic Police Department in implementing appropriate traffic management measures and structural adjustments at this busy junction. These initiatives are expected to enhance road safety and ensure smoother traffic movement around the campus.
