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Thane's Traffic Crisis: 1 Vehicle Per Person!
25 Nov
Summary
- Thane has 1.65 million vehicles for 1.8 million residents.
- City's 350 km road network struggles to cope with demand.
- Traffic police warn congestion could spread to neighborhoods.
Thane, a crucial link between Mumbai and other states, is grappling with extreme traffic jams. The city's vehicle count has reached 1.65 million, nearly matching its 1.8 million population, putting immense pressure on its 350 km road infrastructure. This stark imbalance is a primary cause of the daily gridlock commuters face.
The city's road network, including major highways, is insufficient to handle the burgeoning number of vehicles. Factors such as narrow old city streets, limited parking, ongoing construction projects, and heavy commercial traffic further contribute to the problem. Redevelopment projects have also led to a significant increase in population and vehicle numbers.
Traffic officials caution that the current congestion might extend into residential neighborhoods if private vehicle usage is not curtailed. They stress the importance of prioritizing public transportation to alleviate the strain on the city's roads and infrastructure, highlighting a failure in long-term urban planning.
