A citizens’ group in Thane has called for urgent traffic management and better urban planning, placing these issues at the top of its 12-point manifesto ahead of the municipal elections to be held on January 15. The group said the Ghodbunder Road stretch remains one of the worst-affected areas in the city.

“While Ghodbunder is critical, traffic regulation is needed across Thane. Several roads have been widened unevenly, creating bottlenecks where vehicles get stuck. We need more buses and additional traffic personnel to manage the rush. The movement of heavy vehicles during peak hours must also be restricted,” said Kasber Augustine, president of the Thane Citizens Foundation.