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“They suggested shifting the bus stands from Gandhipuram, Mettupalayam and Singanallur to Vellalore to reduce traffic congestion within the city limit. They will study the technical feasibility of the recommendation,” a corporation official involved in the project told TOI.The experts also blamed cargo trucks for causing traffic congestion in the city. Tracks connecting these hubs will make the public prefer non-motorized transportation.” “They suggested constructing logistic and truck terminals at the intersections of highways, so that heavy vehicles need not enter the city, especially during the peak hours. Light vehicles should be used to collect the goods from the terminals and distribute them to the respective hubs in the city, before distributing them to the customers,” the official said.The firm is also identifying locations to set up non-motorized tracks (NMTs) in the city to check air pollution..