Traffic jams on Outer Ring Road cause loss of Rs 124,500 crore annually: ORRCA

The Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) has submitted a report to the Government of Karnataka as part of their project, Brand Bengaluru. 

The report indicated that 9.5 lakh employees travel in the region on a daily basis contributing Rs 265,600 crore in terms of revenue to the city. Of these 6.4 lakh use vehicles. The count of vehicles itself crosses 3 lakh. 

The report identified major hindrances to the smooth flow of traffic. 

"Prolonged commutes and stress are impacting employee productivity and well-being, resulting in economic loss," the report stated as per an article in Moneycontrol. 

The report has identified 36 locations along the road as regions that aggravate the traffic crisis. The report identified several hurdles that cause the congestion of traffic. “The lack of an arterial road network and alternate routes to bypass congestion or infrastructure problems on the primary ORR route. Insufficient public transit causes overcrowding and delays for employees relying on it. Inefficient last-mile options make it challenging for employees to reach their final destinations from ORR. Ongoing metro construction activity, poor traffic management and enforcement contribute to chaotic conditions along ORR. Inadequate facilities make it unsafe and inconvenient for employees using non-motorized modes of transport," the report stated.