State-of-the-art Kalwa bridge to end traffic woes

Is removal of water meter of the society legal? TMC workers had removed water meter from pride Paradise Society and after inquiry they showed e-work order of TMC. We asked them to justify the work being done but they said if the work is not done they might face ire from some affluent people from TMC and might loose their job
- Ivan D Souza, Pride Paradise 

Normally, water meter, if legal, is not removed. The same will be enquired into and if anyone is found guilty, action will be taken. However, work of extending the pipeline at the fag end of this water district was taken up by TMC to restore water supply to Pride Paradise society.

It has become risky to travel at night due to rise in number of dogs. This has been the case since a year. We have dog lovers in our area, who feed the canine, but I am not sure whether they get the dogs vaccinated or not. When TMC men come, they are unable to catch any. I suggest that TMC take help from dog lovers in catching, vaccinating them and control ever-increasing population
-Manoj J Sharma, Swastik Residency Kavesar Ghodbunder Road

As per the Animal Birth Control Rules 2001 & Relocation Clause 7(6), the municipal corporation can undertake sterilisation of dogs and relocate them in the same area. The TMC is trying its best and around 46,000 dogs have been operated and vaccinated so far and dog birth is being tried to be brought under control. As per your suggestion, we will definitely seek help from animal lovers in this regard.

The road right in front of our building at Ovala Naka connects to main Ghodbunder road (in front of Honda showroom). It was dug-up a few months back for water pipeline related work. However, the filling up work has been left incomplete. Considering the well-constructed and maintained Ghodbunder Road and service road, this is disappointment and can cause bikers to skid/fall. Also, the road just beside footpath and main Ghodbunder Road is not levelled properly from Cosmos County to Ovala Naka, which can increase lane size and reduce congestion if levelled appropriately
-Ketan Gujkar a resident

The work in question had been undertaken by Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation with permission from the MSRDC. The work, however, had to be halted midway during the rainy season. We will now write to the MSRDC immediately to get the work done from Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation at the earliest.

Request to take urgent steps to stop trucks plying through Kalwa since it is creating havoc in the evening while coming from office. We waste tremendous time and national property petrol and adding worst health problem due to pollution. It is a humble request to kindly save us and stop trucks plying through Kalwa at least till 11pm
-Zafar Shaikh, Kalwa resident

The TMC is planning for a long-term solution to this issue by constructing state-of-the-art bridge at Kalwa. New approach roads, one on the other end of Kalwa bridge, second at Kalwa-Belapur road and third at Saket road, will help to ease traffic congestion in this area. The work has already started and is expected to be completed in 30 months.

Thane lacks proper parking arrangements, especially Talao Pali and other areas, where there are no signboards and vehicles are towed or clamped without any sign boards. I am unable to use my brand new car for past more than two months due to fear of parking
-a resident

The TMC has decided to create on-street parking facility since development of off-street parking facility will require some more time. For this purpose, it is proposed to demarcate parking lots on the roads which are selected in consultation with the traffic department. Parking/no parking boards will be erected on these roads to facilitate the vehicle drivers to identify the parking and no parking stretches on the roads. Activity in this regard has already been started by providing this facility along St John High School compound wall near Talao Pali.

Stagnant water at the fountain at Court Naka causes potential fear of dengue and malaria. We had earlier complained about it, but no action was taken. Moreover, it is aesthetically unappealing
-Dr Rachana Acharya, Waghbil Road

Instruction is being given to remove the rainwater collected in these fountains. The TMC will also undertake beautification of the existing traffic islands on grant of advertisement rights basis shortly, wherein these lacunae will be taken care of. The agreement in this regard has already been signed and Court Naka fountain restoration and beautification will be done within two months.

Tikuji Ni Wadi Road (from Manpada flyover) and Gladys Alvares Road is a six-lane highway. A huge sum of civic funds may have been spent on its construction, but this is going to waste. Buses, trucks and broken down vehicles are parked in the slow lane. Footpaths are incomplete, blocked, broken or occupied by hawkers/swatters forcing public to walk in middle lane of the highway. Only the third (fast) lane is left for vehicular movement. Instead of enjoying this modern convenience, residents of surrounding societies like Shubhra Arambh, Happy Valley, Cosmos, Eden Valley, Hiranandani Meadows are facing hardships
-Malcolm Rodrigues, a resident

The TMC is in the process of implementing parking policy as well as hawker policy. On implementation of these policies, it is expected that these issues will be redressed. Apart from this, the TMC has proposed a pedestrian subway at Vasant Vihar junction. It shall be provided with small shops for vendors. Regarding repairs of footpaths, we shall undertake a rigorous drive in the coming months. We are also working on a soft mobility plan, especially in terms of pedestrians way and exclusive cycling track. Regarding parking of vehicles, the same shall be coordinated with DCP (traffic).

No proper roads in big complexes like Neelkanth

The road link from Tikujiniwadi Circle to Neelkanth Woods to Ghodbunder Road near TMT proposed depot is incomplete due to tussle between the forest department and TMC.

Due to this, residents in this area with big complexes such as Neelkanth Greens, Neelkanth Woods and Cosmos Lounge are not getting proper roads. The street lights are not maintained properly and we are even denied our right to get pipeline gas connection from the MGL.

Regarding sewerage connection, only TMC officials will be able to explain. Thank god, we have TMC water connection. How soon this will be addressed? Now the civic body, the state and Centre is ruled by the same coalition, so we should get relief.
-Shantaram Shinde, Manpada resident

On lines of New Delhi, restrict vehicles a day per week

Seeing the situation in New Delhi, it’s time to take proactive step to reduce road traffic and thereby pollution. One way is to restrict vehicle to come on road a day per week.

The number plate shall be provided with suffix “letter”. For instance, MH-04 4321T, the letter T stands for Tuesday, which means that vehicle should not be driven on Tuesday. Black T stands for Tuesday and red T for Thursday.

This will be applicable to all type of vehicles, public and private, trucks and buses. This will ensure that each vehicle will be rested a day per week. The letter in this regard must be issued by the RTO.
-Sandesh Walde, Thane resident

Least city can do is regulate dusty ops

We should be wary of the recent Chennai floods and the Delhi pollution control steps. The storm water channels and the estuaries where the water drains, should be regularly de-silted. Scientific steps should be taken to ensure that the drains are properly sized to handle floods. Regarding air pollution, the least that Thane can do is to regulate dusty operations such as granite slitting, rampant spray painting of automobiles at open spaces without proper fume extraction. Yet another dust generating operation is the practice of layering newly tarred road surfaces with stone/cement dust.
- Radhakrishnan Iyer, Manpada

Launch an online parking slot booking app

I have read about several parking issues being faced by Thanekars in the city close to station and the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is planning to construct a building dedicated to parking. I would suggest if you can look at an online parking slot booking app similar to bookmyshow where you can book your seat online and pay for the same immediately. This will ensure transparency in collection and people can plan their trip accordingly.

Another way of handling this parking problem could be if housing societies could allow empty parking slots to be given to people who need it as most people are out for during office hours and weekdays and slots are empty.

Security concerns of societies can be addressed if they tie up with fixed people and their papers and car documents are verified before slots are given to them. This may help societies earn money, reduce parking issues and ensure utilisation of space during the day.
-Ketan Gunjkar, a resident

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