Alireza Zakani, the Mayor of Tehran, attended the Traffic Control Center of Tehran's Traffic Police on the fourth day of Mehr. This visit was held in the presence of Brigadier General Abbasali Mohammadian, the Chief of Tehran's Police, Brigadier General Seyed Abolfazl Mousavi Pour, the Head of Tehran's Traffic Police, and Mohsen Hormozi, the Deputy of Transportation and Traffic of the Mayor of Tehran. The purpose of this visit was to assess the traffic situation in Tehran at the beginning of the new school year.
Efforts to Reduce Traffic
During this visit, Zakani stated: "The beginning of Mehr is the spring of education, and practically today, on the fourth of Mehr, all educational levels start their activities; therefore, the city witnesses a heavier traffic load." He added, referring to the efforts made in the past two months: "Two months ago, we formed five working groups between the urban management and traffic police, and we are witnessing the results of this continuous work in the city today." The Mayor of Tehran also expressed his hope for increased safety and tranquility for the people, while appreciating the efforts of the traffic police forces.
No Traffic Jams
Brigadier General Mohammadian, the Chief of Tehran's Police, announced during this visit: "After more than two months of round-the-clock work by our dear colleagues in the municipality and the planning and coordination efforts made by the Tehran Traffic Police, today we are grateful that we have not let the people down. There were no traffic jams in the city today." He also mentioned that trucks and light trucks that were not supposed to operate on this day were well managed, and those trucks that entered Tehran from other cities were stopped at the entry points to ensure smooth traffic for other citizens.
Brigadier General Mohammadian also stated that in the area of law enforcement, his colleagues are present in over 2,500 schools and high schools to ensure the safety and tranquility of students. He particularly emphasized the importance of ensuring security in girls' high schools and said: "During the closure of these schools, our presence is essential to address disturbances and ensure security."
Overall, considering the efforts made in the areas of traffic and law enforcement, it seems that Tehran has experienced a day without traffic jams at the beginning of the new school year. This success could serve as a model for traffic management in the coming days and also increase hopes for improved traffic conditions in the capital.
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