financial systems of several city agencies were computerized with fund-based accounting introduced at the expense of a BATF member. This made it possible for the agencies to gain a full record of their accounts for the first time and more easily identify waste and corruption. These reforms were so successful that 80% of it was included in India's handbook of best practice produced by the Comptroller and Auditor General. They also provide public toilets and shower stalls for poor people. Successfully advocated for revenue generated by traffic fines to go back into the traffic police budget for expenditure on infrastructure to improve traffic management. Bangalore is the only city in India that uses traffic fines for investment in traffic management. Worked with the Police, BMP and MTC to developer a scientific traffic model called the Central Management Plan. Mobilised 1.5 crore investment from Mr Irfan Razak of Prestige to improve the road from Dairy Circle to Hosur Road. Legacy The BATF ended formally in 2004, however the influence of the reform agenda it advocated has continued. Former members have been influential in the establishment of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) and civic agencies such as Janaagraha, which includes the Jana Urban Space Foundation. See also Kasturirangan Committee (2008 - ?) Agenda for Bengaluru Infrastructure and Development Task Force (ABIDe) (2010 - ?) Karnataka Information Communication Technology Group (2013) Bangalore Vision Group (May 2016 - June 2018) Bengaluru Blueprint Action Group (April 28 2016 - June 2018) Bangalore Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) References Government of Bangalore