Ranchi, Jan. 4 -- The Ranchi Municipal Corporation has launched a citywide drive to strengthen traffic safety and ensure smoother vehicular movement.

Under the initiative, zebra crossings, stop lines, directional arrow marks (including yellow stop marks), pick-up and drop boxes, and proper parking markings are being implemented across the city. Officials said that 88 locations have already been identified, where marking work is currently underway.

The civic body stated that the measures will enhance pedestrian safety, particularly for children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, while also reducing road accidents and traffic congestion. Clear parking markings are expected to curb illegal parking, ease emergency vehicle movemen...