CM Maryam orders designated motorcycle lanes on major Lahore roads
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LAHORE - Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz instructed the creation of bike-only lanes on Lahore's main roads during a traffic management meeting on Monday. She emphasized the need for strict adherence to traffic regulations by Suthra Punjab vehicles, holding the authorities accountable for ensuring compliance. Expressing sorrow over the recent death of a young girl killed by a Suthra Punjab vehicle, the chief minister stressed the importance of enforcing zebra crossings for pedestrian safety.
She agreed to introduce camera-based digital monitoring to monitor vehicle compliance. Additionally, she proposed installing alert buttons for pedestrians and initiated a pilot project on The Mall to enforce zebra crossing rules. The Mall and Ferozepur Road were singled out as model roads for Lahore. The chief minister also directed authorities to ensure cargo tractor-trolleys carried proper covers and implemented measures to alleviate traffic congestion at Shahdara and Thokar Niaz Baig, urging the timely installation of traffic signals at Pine Avenue and Jati Umra Chowk.
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