Strengthening inspection and restoring order
The serious traffic accident at Tan Long market (Lao Bao commune) on September 17 left 3 people dead and 9 injured, and raised the alarm bell about the unsafe situation in crowded markets.
Immediately after the incident, the People's Committee of Dong Son Ward (Quang Tri Province) issued a document directing and requesting to strengthen inspection and rectify the situation of encroachment on the roadside and roadside in the Con Market area on Ly Thai To Street.
According to the People's Committee of Dong Son Ward, Con Market is a large trading location, often crowded with people and vehicles. In fact, the situation of traders encroaching on sidewalks and parking vehicles causing traffic obstruction is still common, posing a high risk of serious accidents.
Mr. Le Duc Chi - in charge of Co market said that immediately after receiving instructions from the ward People's Committee and the Market Management Board, the market management team coordinated with the ward police force to strengthen reminders and encourage traders to comply with regulations.
"We aim to both ensure the safety of the people and maintain landscape order to create a civilized and long-term trading environment" - Mr. Chi said.
According to Lao Dong Newspaper reporters at the scene, the ward police force and the Market Management Board were deployed to be on duty regularly to guide and rearrange activities at the market.
Vehicles are allowed to park shortly in the designated area, there is no longer a situation of vehicles overflowing onto the road. The street stalls that were previously displayed on the sidewalk have also been cleared, returning open access to the people.
Resolutely with synchronous solutions
Mr. Bui Xuan Thuong - Vice Chairman of Dong Son Ward People's Committee said that since the ward was established, the government has paid special attention to urban order work.
In the overall plan, key areas such as markets, schools and public places are always focused on to minimize traffic congestion and accidents.
"On Ly Thai To Street, the encroachment of traders and people parking in violation of regulations has caused loss of aesthetics and local congestion. To overcome this, we have developed a plan to rectify and install traffic signs, signs prohibiting stopping and parking in front of Con Market" - Mr. Thuong emphasized.
In addition, the ward also directed the urban infrastructure department to quickly clear the public parking lot in front of the market, expected to level the ground to create a reasonable parking stop for people. At the same time, the People's Committee of the ward requires business households on the frontage not to occupy sidewalks and roads, and to keep the corridor safe and airy.
In particular, Dong Son ward also requested the Fatherland Front and mass organizations to coordinate in propagating and mobilizing traders to sign a commitment to strictly comply with urban order regulations.
"The rectification is not only to prevent accidents, but also to contribute to building a civilized lifestyle, creating a clean and safe urban image for the community" - Mr. Thuong shared.
People in the area also highly appreciate the authorities' strong tightening of order, especially after the tragic accident at Tan Long market.
Mr. Hai Duong, a resident of Dong Son ward, said that the recent accident at Tan Long market was truly a heartbreaking lesson. The restoration of order at Con Market is very timely and necessary.
In the coming time, Dong Son Ward People's Committee affirmed that it will continue to maintain regular inspection forces, while strictly handling cases of intentional violations.
In addition to the participation of the government, raising awareness of compliance of traders and people is considered a key factor to ensure sustainable urban order.
