Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- Traffic management in urban areas like Srinagar poses a formidable challenge. While the authorities do not possess a magic wand to resolve these complications overnight, there is always room for improvement. With strategic planning and efficient utilization of the existing infrastructure, the mobility of traffic can be significantly enhanced.

Every morning, on my way to the office, I witness a troubling sight-patients and attendants, often with small children, darting across the Bypass near the Children's Hospital and JVC Bemina, navigating a stream of fast-moving traffic. The absence of a zebra crossing or pedestrian signal here turns every crossing into a dangerous gamble.

While the government's relocation of hosp...