Ahead of the launch of the Punjab government’s ambitious Sadak Surakhya Force, dedicated to road safety and effective chasing of criminals, the state police are all set to take help of the MapmyIndia’s Mappls App to guide the commuters with real-time traffic updates and safety alerts.
Punjab ADGP (traffic) Amardeep Singh Rai on Friday said the collaboration with MapmyIndia represented a significant step forward in our efforts not only to streamline the traffic management across Punjab but also to prioritise the safety of citizens, commuters, and the general public, all without any associated costs.
“We are excited to provide real-time information and encourage public participation to create safer and more efficient roadways for our citizens,” said Rai, while shareing the information with the media.
Mappls team has already conducted a training programme for the Sadak Surakhya Force personnel at Kapurthala.
The Mappls App will provide its web and mobile-based app, integrated with detailed digital maps, navigation information, as well as advisories and planning from the Punjab traffic police for free to the citizens.
Apart from updating commuters about the daily traffic advisories encompassing events such as processions, protests, rallies, VIP movements, road closures, and diversions, it will also provide information about black spots, dangerous turns, updated speed limits and accident-prone zones to the users.
CEO, MapmyIndia, Rohan Verma said commuters could participate by providing feedback and real-time alerts, furthering the collaborative effort for better traffic management, road safety, and efficient emergency services delivery.This app will also help users identify the nearby government service facilities on the map, empowering them to generate route options with estimated arrival times and distances between the selected locations, said Verma.
The inclusion of point-of-interest (POI) navigation further enhances the user experience. Also, coordination with ambulance operators in the state will enable the sharing of real-time information on ambulance positions, he added.
