Comments on: Traffic Chaos in Trivandrum

By: Shibu J

Shibu J — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:32:06 +0000

@Srikanth
Why better is expected from Kerala. And please let us set our own standards rather than have relative standards. Kerala has been cursed with mediocrity inside the state and excellence outside.

And extract for my comments a few posts earlier..
b. All the talk is about how Kerala has achieved social indices compared to Europe and the developed world. Why then, don’t we compare civic behavior.
c. think about the level of literacy and you might understand why standards of behavior expected is way way more.

By: Srikanth K

Srikanth K — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:11:08 +0000

HI Friends, i’m from trivandrum, and now i’m working at Pune. What i felt is Pune Traffic is the worst and trivandrum’s the best. I’n pune you should be very alert because vehicle may come in any direction. Nobody follows traffic rules, no stop on signals, and dump traffic police and administration. 100 marks to Trivandrum.

Cheers,
Srikanth

By: Rajesh

Rajesh — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:11:44 +0000

I think to reduce traffic blocks is to
1.Make more roads & fly over/under bridges
2.Put more local trains & under ground railways
3.People should unite to fight against, irrespective of any type of politics

By: Shibu J

Shibu J — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:51:57 +0000

I think this is a more of a case of individual responsibility rather than looking at someone to enforce a law.

What is it that we can do on the roads as drivers and pedestrians to make thing easier on ourselves and other road users? That is what i am interested in.

By: john crow

john crow — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:29:54 +0000

There will always be chaos as long as the people are not made aware of their civic responsibilities. Whether in government or public, we have developed a poor attitude towards our fellow citizens by ignoring basic rules and regulations. The rich blame the poor and vice versa. But there are uncaring people in all stratas of society, and their numbers are growing.
One way to find a solution to this problem is to elect more women into government. Men have failed. Why not give them a chance? What more damage could they do?

By: Citizen

Citizen — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:33:25 +0000

Why are you guys barking at the author and what is the need for comparisons? But since you have done so much let me ask the following – Which is the only major city in Kerala where the following rules are rarely practiced or enforced – Helmet? Drunk Driving? Seat Belt?

Which is the only city in Kerala where people go on agitations when they are caught not wearing helmets?

By: Shibu J

Shibu J — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:32:52 +0000

In my last post I missed out mentioning a few things.

1. The traffic density in trivandrum cannot be compared to what is there in Cochin and not close to Blore. Every with this less a density we have this madness. I shudder to think what it would be when it becomes like Blore.

2. Tonight the drive from TPark was an example. Think about this > don’t people who left early have a right to reach early. And just because someone doesn’t get out of their cars and behave uncivilised like the guy who breezes past your left and right (through the opposite lane of course) – does it make those who did this feel POWERFUL. Of course it does – that is why they do it – look at those poor suckers being law abiding. I kept it all together till Chavadimukku – then lost it. I honked the boot out of an indigo taxi who cut in to the left – Unusually he seemed to be pretty decent after that. THAT rarely happens.

3. I heard a lot of mention about look at Blore and other states.
a. please leave blore and build a career here. Then perhaps you’ll understand problems enough to make educated comments and move towards solving them. Mallus have always made great armchair critics.
b. All the talk is about how Kerala has achieved social indices compared to Europe and the developed world. Why then, don’t we compare civic behavior.
c. think about the level of literacy and you might understand why standards of behavior expected is way way more.
d. In case you think that education guarantees something think about it – when I wait to pull out of my lane into the main road – it’s often autorickshaws that give me a break. my colleagues in TPark ofcourse flash by in their sedans. At the Keshavadasapuram round – when i stop to let a car IN THE ROUND by (the law actually mandates that) autos stop by me to let the guys pass. Private cars cut in with not a thought.

At the end of it all why Anand said is spot on – discipline has to come from US (yeah me too – remember the honking) for things to get better. Rather than justify our low standards with others that may or may not be so. Who am I to judge – I ain’t living there. When i spend my life there I’ll comment. But I did spend 10 months in the US – I didn’t see a single good instance of civic behavior that we can’t practice – even on an individual level. All the reasons of why we can’t are just excuses to justify our laziness to do it.

And quit the regional attacks guys – we are all in this together.

Old thread – I know but the problems still remain relevant don’t they??

By: Shibu J

Shibu J — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:58:12 +0000

discipline is the core of the issue. Everything is just an excuse that we throw about to absolve ourselves of the blame and the responsibility of having to change overselves.

nice thought and thanks for posting

By: John Crow

John Crow — Sun, 02 May 2010 05:11:38 +0000

Like Anand says, ‘free left is a joke.’ Our people love jumping queues. They are just demonstrating their true nature at traffic signals. Yes, we should have extra traffic cops at busy intersections to make sure violators are booked. Another way to spread awareness is through the visual media, cable TV and cinemas. Awareness programs should be shown on a regular basis urging citizens to report irresponsible behavior.

By: SAMUEL AARON H.

SAMUEL AARON H. — Sun, 02 May 2010 03:51:59 +0000

The system is in place. Now, we move on to proper implementation. Traffic cops have to be stationed at least at important intersections.