U.S.-based transportation expert Badrinath Lankella suggested the development of road and highways network in consultation with stakeholders such as civic bodies and transportation and police departments.Mr. Lankella, who serves as a Commissioner of Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, has a career in Information Technology spanning 25 years, including 20 years as a computer engineer and systems architect with the State Department of Natural Resources. He also represents Madison’s west side on the Common Council, winning the election earlier this year.He reached Tirupati on Thursday and visited the Transport department here. Regional Transport Officer K. Muralimohan, Motor Vehicle Inspectors Srinivasa Rao and Atika Naaz, Administrative Officer B. Vijay Kumar felicitated him on the occasion.A specialist in transportation engineering, who has also served on the City of Madison’s transportation planning and policy board, he expressed satisfaction at the quality of the roads constructed in India, compared to the past.He laid emphasis on the need for better coordination among the various departments involved in the laying and maintenance of roads so as to offer better safety and comfort to the road users.Published - August 29, 2025 07:27 pm IST