Delhi to get intelligent traffic system by 2010

New Delhi: An IT-driven intelligent traffic system to streamline vehicular movement will be in place in the national capital by 2010 when the Commonwealth Games will be held.

Installation of intelligent video cameras at major traffic intersections, communication of live video images from traffic intersections through cyber highway to the central command and control centre will be some of the major features of the new system.

Besides, the system will have a command and control room with a video wall to project these images, incident detection system for quick response to traffic snarls, inbuilt enforcement system like enforcement against signal violation, lane violation and speed violation, a senior traffic police official said.

'Road users will also be informed about the traffic situation through variable message signs,' the official said.

The Planning Commission has approved Rs 200 crore to be spent over the Plan period 2007-12, of which Rs 32 crore has been earmarked for the traffic project, the official said.

'We have invited expression of interest from world over in this regard. Also, we are in the process of finalising appointment of a consultant for the project who will guide us in examining the offers, prepare bid documents and help us in getting the project implemented,' the official added.