The Secretary to the Ministry of Highways, the Secretary to the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, Road Development Authority, Urban Development Authority, Road Development authority (WP), the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) and all SSPs of all Police Divisions in Colombo city and the nearby area and academics from the Town and Country Planning from the University of Moratuwa were among the invitees. Several problems were identified by the invitees. They were: 1. Inadequate public transportation system 2. Increased travelling via Colombo city 3. Some port based activities are not carried out in the Colombo Port. For instance weighting containers are not in the port, but at a location in Orugodawatta, which creates additional traffic congestion in the said area. 4. Petty businesses along roadsides. 5. Road constructions and repairs without co-ordination between the relevant institutions (Telecom, Water Board, Local Government Bodies and RDA). Strategies and proposal to overcome the above loopholes 1. Introducing new bus routes by passing Colombo city. 2. Revise the import policy on vehicles. 3. Introducing facilities for weighting containers in Colombo Port with the collaboration of Ports Authority and Department of Customs. 4. Introducing electrical lifts for pedestrians. 5. Set up new overhead flyover bridges to Borella Cemetery Junction, Orugodawatta and Maliban Junction. 6. Introducing training programmes for drivers to change their attitudes. 7. Introducing a computerized camera system for traffic control. 8. Conducting town cleaning and road repairs in the night. 9. Ensuring adherence to current laws and regulations. 10. Establishing a regulatory body for three wheelers. 40