Municipality to implement adaptive traffic signalling system; night-vision CCTV cameras to be installed in the city; GTU to launch elective courses on semiconductor technology and much more. Find out what’s happening in your city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
Municipality to implement adaptive traffic signaling system
The Ahmedabad Municipality has announced plans to install an adaptive traffic signaling system at the city’s traffic signals. This innovative system will adjust red and green lights based on real-time vehicle flow. If a lane has minimal traffic, the green signal duration will be reduced. Conversely, if a green signal is active with no vehicles present, it will automatically switch to red to prioritize busier lanes.
AMC has issued a tender to appoint an agency for the installation. Officials stated that high-accident areas will be surveyed for early implementation.
Installation of night-vision CCTV cameras in the city
High-quality night-vision CCTV cameras will be installed across the city to enhance security and protect citizens, especially women, senior citizens, and children. This initiative is part of the Gujarat Public Security Act.
In the first phase, all commercial and residential complexes are required to install these cameras, with full implementation expected by July 7, the date of the Jagannath Rath Yatra.
Full body scanners to be installed at SVPI Airport
To combat rising drug and gold smuggling, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport will install full-body scanners to enhance security. Recognized as a hypersensitive security zone, the airport has increased its Central Industrial Security Force personnel from 700 to 1,600 over the past three years.
GTU to launch elective course on semiconductor technology
Gujarat Technological University (GTU) is set to introduce elective courses on semiconductor technology to support Gujarat’s ambition to become a semiconductor industry hub. Experts from Micron Technology have designed a four-credit course for 7th semester degree engineering students, which will be available from this academic year at GTU-affiliated colleges.
Changes in Haridwar-Sabarmati Special Train timings
The Railways has announced partial changes in the timings of train no. 09426 Haridwar-Sabarmati special on May 18, 21, and 24. The train will depart at its regular time of 21:45 but will arrive at Sabarmati at 22:30, one hour later than the scheduled time.
Special summer train between Agra Cantt and Ahmedabad announced
To accommodate increased passenger traffic during the summer holidays, Railways will operate a special tri-weekly train (01919) between Agra Cantt and Ahmedabad. Starting from May 16 to June 29, the train will depart from Agra Cantt every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:30 PM.
