Bengaluru traffic police signs MoU with IISc to reduce congestion

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To reduce traffic congestion, Bengaluru City Traffic Police (BTP) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

"The MoU entails the sharing of the city’s traffic data with IISc, allowing researchers to work alongside traffic police in reducing congestion and enhancing traffic safety through AI solutions grounded in data and domain expertise," said traffic police in a statement.

"The MoU also outlines IISc's support for safety audits, training, and capacity building for the traffic police."

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MN Anucheth, joint commissioner of police (Bengaluru city traffic), said:, “The motivation behind the MoU with IISc is to derive insights from the underutilised police data to address the city's mobility and traffic safety challenges.”

He added, “We anticipate training and capacity building from IISc, providing our staff with the necessary knowledge base to enhance mobility and traffic safety.”

Prof Abdul Rawoof Pinjari, chair, Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation, and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) at IISc, remarked, "Data from these initiatives will enable us to contribute significantly to improving city mobility and traffic safety through relevant research projects and tailored training programmes."

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