Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- In a bid to address persistent traffic congestion that has plagued daily life in the Kathmandu valley, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Lalitpur Metropolitan City have started taking responsibility for traffic management.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has installed push-button traffic lights in 36 locations to help pedestrians cross the roads more easily, whereas the Lalitpur metropolis has installed traffic lights in eight busy intersections.

Officials from both city offices claimed that their moves will improve pedestrian safety, reduce accidents, and save the time of motorists.

"We have installed 36 push-button traffic lights at busy intersections," said Jagatman Shrestha, traffic expert adviser at the Kathman...