Bengaluru's infrastructure issues are unlikely to be resolved in the next few years, admits DK Shivakumar, the city's development minister. With a population of 1.4 crore and 1.1 crore registered vehicles, space and financial constraints remain major challenges. The government plans to standardize road designs and focus on proper planning and coordination among civic agencies.
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