The Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), in partnership with the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) and Gurugram Police, has inaugurated two cutting-edge facilities aimed at revolutionizing traffic management and road safety in Gurugram. The Traffic Engineering Centre (TEC) and Organisation Development Centre (ODC) were unveiled on November 22 at the DCP Traffic office in Sushant Lok, Gurugram. These facilities, supported by HMIF, will leverage global best practices in traffic management to enhance road safety and streamline traffic operations.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Unsoo Kim, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor India; Vikas Arora, IPS, Commissioner of Gurugram Police; A Sreenivas, IAS, CEO of GMDA; and Vijender Vij, DCP (Traffic) of Gurugram Police. Also present were Puneet Anand, AVP of Corporate Affairs at HMIL, and Dr. Rohit Baluja, President of IRTE.
The two advanced centres are designed to improve road safety through accident prevention and the protection of road users, leveraging policy, advocacy, and consultancy. These facilities aim to reinforce the collective commitment of stakeholders towards safer, sustainable traffic management and to foster efficient road usage through innovation, research, and development. The collaboration between HMIF, IRTE, and Gurugram Police aspires to not only transform traffic management in Gurugram but also to set a model for other metropolitan areas across the country, employing cutting-edge engineering solutions and capacity-building efforts.
Unsoo Kim, MD of HMIL, remarked, “Road safety is a global concern, and efficient traffic management is crucial in a rapidly expanding city like Gurugram. Through this partnership with the Gurugram Police, we’ve established a centre with advanced technology for real-time monitoring of 1,100 cameras at 218 junctions, which will help streamline traffic flow and ensure swift safety responses.” He emphasized that road safety is a collective responsibility, aligned with Hyundai Motor’s global vision.
Dr Rohit Baluja, President of IRTE, stated, “The TEC and ODC in Gurugram will set a benchmark for the rest of the country. The TEC is critical to traffic regulation and enforcement, and this is the first such initiative in India to assist the Gurugram Police and GMDA in improving the city’s traffic management.” He also noted that IRTE’s traffic engineers would be stationed at the TEC to train the traffic police in these areas.
Traffic Engineering applies technology and scientific methods to address transportation challenges by considering user psychology and behavior. The growing congestion due to poor road compliance highlights the need for a TEC. Traffic police are responsible for managing city traffic, but with numerous stakeholders involved, coordination gaps can lead to fragmented management. TEC provides an integrated solution, enabling real-time traffic monitoring to ease congestion during peak hours and optimize infrastructure to eliminate bottlenecks. It also contributes to reducing noise, air pollution, fuel wastage, and parking inefficiencies.
An Organisation Development Centre (ODC) helps address urban traffic issues such as congestion, pollution, road rage, and accidents by offering professional training and organizational development for traffic police. The ODC serves as a key state-level hub, gathering and analyzing data from accidents, congestion points, and legal updates. It also collaborates with police training institutions and engages with educational organizations to promote road safety awareness.
