No sooner had Mageshwari C. assumed charge as deputy commissioner of police for traffic (East Chennai) than the two-way traffic on Royapettah High Road was restored. With their longstanding demand having been met, residents and traders in the locality were happy. And then, recently, she chaired a meeting with representatives of traders’ groups and residents welfare associations (RWAs) in the Royapettah area, demonstrating her faith in a consultative approach to traffic management. We have also received proposals regarding widening of three other roads — Nelson Manickam Road, Perambur Barracks Road and NSK Road near Arcot Road. Members of RWAs can also help us improve the traffic in the neighbourhood, as they know the area like the back of their palms and have a better rapport with fellow residents.

Source: The Hindu December 16, 2017 07:06 UTC