The initiative aims to streamline parking, create designated lots and curb haphazard parking
Pune’s On-Street Pay-and-Park Proposal Awaits Approval
The Pune Municipal Corporation’s plan to implement on-street pay-and-park facilities on five major roads is pending formal approval from the general body. This proposal has been with the standing committee for the last month, which is requesting further details from the administration before it can proceed. The proposed parking charges would apply to both two-wheelers and cars on key routes including Laxmi Road, Vimannagar Road, and FC Road.
its implementation has been delayed for nearly seven years due to administrative hurdles Although the PMC’s parking policy was approved in 2018. The initiative aims to streamline parking, create designated lots and curb haphazard parking. A committee formed to identify roads for the first phase also took considerable time to submit its recommendations.
Proposal Approval and Implementation Timeline Confirmed
Shrinath Bhimale, chairperson of the standing committee, announced that the proposal is currently under review and is expected to receive necessary approvals shortly. He indicated that implementation will commence within the next few days.