Padmanaban Athreya Malayappan: Traffic madness in Chennai

Padmanaban Athreya Malayappan: Traffic madness in Chennai

Padmanaban Athreya Malayappan: TRAFFIC NONSENSE

Padmanaban Athreya Malayappan: TRAFFIC NONSENSE

TRAFFIC NONSENSE

TRAFFIC NONSENSE

Much has been written about traffic sense displayed by thousands of 'expert drivers' of this great city.  Taking a right turn at the right extreme corner of the road, driving along the service lane with headlight/s on, stopping the vehicle right on the zebra crossing, signal jumping, displaying their impatience by inching forward the stopline when the count down is on.....  well, the list is endless.

I have been living here since the early 1990s and over years I have observed the motorists abusing the vehicle horns.  There are fancy horns that really scare many people.  I do not know why traffic police does not perform periodic check on this 'nonsense.' 

My request to the traffic police authorities - please lend your ears to this appeal...

 

Athreya54: Chennai, an atroCITY

Athreya54: Chennai, an atroCITY: This is a common scene in many areas of the city where the lesser known, lesser important mortals (aka TAXPAYERS) live. Taken on a holiday (holy day - Pongal, Saturday, January 15, 2011 by 7 am) this picture very clearly explains the apathy shown to people. This was taken on a very important road in Mylapore - Mundaka Kanni Amman Koil Street. Please note the trash can in the picture that stands without any measurable junk in it! Most faithful, true health-conscious, law-abiding citizens have preferred to throw the junk just outside. It is not out of place to mention about the traffic bottleneck that is created by people who select this place to drink alcohol (a government-run shop is located in the opposite row!).

I silently pray that my family moves out of this place at the earliest. I have no other option, for, not many people seem to be interested in 'cleaning up' this zone, which was once known as a very important place in this part of the city. Th

Chennai, an atroCITY

This is a common scene in many areas of the city where the lesser known, lesser important mortals (aka TAXPAYERS) live. Taken on a holiday (holy day - Pongal, Saturday, January 15, 2011 by 7 am) this picture very clearly explains the apathy shown to people. This was taken on a very important road in Mylapore - Mundaka Kanni Amman Koil Street. Please note the trash can in the picture that stands without any measurable junk in it! Most faithful, true health-conscious, law-abiding citizens have preferred to throw the junk just outside. It is not out of place to mention about the traffic bottleneck that is created by people who select this place to drink alcohol (a government-run shop is located in the opposite row!).

I silently pray that my family moves out of this place at the earliest. I have no other option, for, not many people seem to be interested in 'cleaning up' this zone, which was once known as a very important place in this part of the city. The school (PS North) located just adjacent to this location has produced many 'big officers'.

Who cares?

WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT THIS atroCITY?

Who cares????

Who cares about the common man? Every day while driving down to office I manage to wade through the most disobedient, disorganised vehicular traffic. I come across motorists who have scant respect for the traffic signals, and also traffic officials who literally stand as mute spectators. One of the busy intersections is Royapettah clock tower, and this point is always CONFUSING TO MOTORISTS. Motorists from Pycrofts road have to risk their lives to get across to Whites road even when the signal is green for them, for, no one allows them to drive through the funny junction. From West Cott Road its free left turn towards Whites road!!! With a tall edifice standing high one has to maneuver carefully to reach Whites road! To add confusion to the existing chaos here, we have a new mall on Whites Road and it’s just hell to drive along this place. Another interesting feature here is the 'automatic traffic signal' that is never obeyed by motorists of all kinds. Even when a policeman is around, no one bothers and they simply violate the signal. Rear-ending is a common problem for people who follow rules meticulously.

IS THERE A SYSTEM TO EDUCATE MOTORISTS IN THIS GREAT CITY?

WHO CARES????

Dearest Friend TKC

My dear friend TKC is no more. Just not able to bear the news. One of the finest gentlemen I have ever come across. My association with this TALL and KNOWLEDGEABLE CHANDRU is deep rooted and it spanned over three decades. The Zonal trainers training seminar at Salem (1980) was the first place I met him. We sat together throughout the session, complementing the preparations. We came out with heads high as the first set of trained  trainers in the Zone.

The journey as a trainer has given us a lot to learn in life. I learnt from this humble trainer, TKC, the art of getting friendly with the trainees by using their native language. I learnt the art of preparing notes and use of anecdotes from him.

We conducted programs together for Jaycees, bank men, students and teachers. A memorable event was the "Communication Workshop" we conducted for final year MBA students of Annamalai University in 1985-86. It is noteworthy to mention that we made Prof. S.V. Chittibabu, the Vice-Chancellor sit for one full session when he was originally prepared to inaugurate the session and move out. I still preserve the souvenir we received from Annamalai Business Association.

TKC was a trainer who always knew what to deliver and how to deliver to benefit the trainees. I have travelled to far away places in the early 80's to 'attend' his programs.

A simple and straightforward person he was, and I loved and respected him for his simplicity and his love for his family, friends, and training.

I will miss him a lot now, but not the memories of TKC. The fine memories would help me strengthen myself as a trainer.

Miss you dear TKC.