Bengaluru Police to Use ASTraM App and College Students to Monitor Traffic Violations
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) is launching a new feature on the ASTraM app, allowing college students to report traffic violations near their campuses. Partnering with the Aarohan Foundation, the initiative involves 14,000 student 'Police Marshals' from 100 colleges. The app integrates the existing 'Public Eye' platform, allowing users to upload photos of violations. This data-driven approach aims to improve traffic management, planning, and enforcement. Top-performing colleges will receive incentives to encourage participation and foster a sense of responsibility among the youth.
Key Points
- The ASTraM app is a digital tool used by Bengaluru Traffic Police for integrated traffic management.
- The initiative leverages a network of 14,000 student marshals to act as eyes on the ground.
- Data collected will help identify violation trends and improve urban infrastructure planning.
- The 'Public Eye' app is already integrated into the ASTraM ecosystem for citizen-led reporting.
Exam Facts
- The initiative is a partnership between Bengaluru Traffic Police and the Aarohan Foundation.
- There are currently 14,000 student marshals involved from 100 different colleges.
- Karthik Reddy is the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in Bengaluru.
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