Mumbai: In the wake of the fatal accident on Mumbai Coastal Road on Sunday morning, a group of more than 600 Worli residents has urged the Mumbai police, traffic police, BMC and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to draw up a coordinated plan to tackle speeding, traffic violations, pedestrian safety concerns and noise pollution along the Worli-Coastal Road stretch.In a representation to the authorities, Worli ALM chairman Viren Shah sought increased traffic patrolling, speed monitoring, CCTV-based enforcement and stricter action against repeat offenders.The residents said overspeeding and reckless driving, particularly during late nights, early mornings and Sundays, continued to be a concern despite earlier enforcement drives. They also flagged loud exhausts and modified mufflers used by some motorists, which they said created both safety risks and noise nuisance.The group has sought speed-detection cameras and speed guns, increased patrolling and action against repeat offenders, including licence suspension wherever legally permissible.Traffic violations by two-wheelers have also been flagged, including wrong-side driving, no-entry violations, illegal U-turns, signal jumping, lane cutting and driving through pedestrian crossings. The residents said some food-delivery and quick-commerce riders were frequently involved in such violations and urged the traffic police to meet representatives of Zomato, Swiggy and Blinkit to address the issue.Lotus Junction and Worli Naka have been identified as particular road-safety concerns, with the group seeking additional traffic personnel, CCTV surveillance and protection of pedestrian crossings.The residents have also sought a review of zebra crossings, stop lines, lane markings, pedestrian signals and speed-limit signage.Noise from modified vehicle exhausts, construction activity, loudspeakers and DJs during festivals has also been raised. The group has sought stricter enforcement of noise norms, including decibel monitoring and action against unauthorised or excessive noise.The ALM has requested a dedicated Worli-Coastal Road traffic, Pedestrian Safety and Noise-Control Plan, with coordination between the police, BMC and MPCB for sustained enforcement.
