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In a bid to tackle the burgeoning traffic and pollution issues in Maharashtra, the state is contemplating implementing a rule requiring a "certified parking area" for new vehicles.
State transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar emphasized the necessity of this move due to the increasing number of vehicles causing parking problems and road congestion. The proposal was recently presented to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, stressing the urgency of addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of vehicles on the roads.
The idea behind the proposed rule is to ensure that individuals looking to purchase a new vehicle must demonstrate access to a designated parking space before being allowed to register the vehicle.
This initiative aims to alleviate parking shortages and road congestions caused by the surge in vehicle numbers. By making it mandatory for new car owners to have a parking slot, the government intends to curb the escalating urban issues related to traffic and pollution.
My Take :
This idea was first mooted some 8 years ago when, through my following blogs ( sent as emails to Cabinet Ministers / Chief Ministers etc ), I had pointed out that it is NOT possible to implement it . Those interested to know why , should read these :
It's Not That Simple .. 31 Jan 2018
Those looking at the ULTIMATE ( - althogh, long-term ) solution , may look up :
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.My-Teacher.in / 10 Jan 2025
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In its effort to ease parking menace, traffic congestion, and air and noise pollution, the state government is considering a plan to overhaul the existing system of vehicular mobility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and other cities. There have been discussions between the transport department and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis recently after the former made a presentation on changes that should be brought about to achieve this goal.
After proposing the need for dedicated parking lots, both in private and public spaces, before individuals can register a new vehicle, the government is considering more options that might help ease parking menace and traffic. HT has seen the presentation the department made to the chief minister. These are the core points: the government is considering heavy congestion taxes, restrictions on vehicles per family and restricting vehicular traffic in congested areas like south Mumbai and other business districts where parking space is the major issue, among other measures.
On Friday, HT had reported the transport commissioner’s office moving the proposal of making it mandatory for motorists to produce the certified parking area (CPA) certificate for the registration of a new car. Though the proposal is at a nascent stage, Fadnavis has asked the department to consult all the stakeholders and before finalising it. The department will hold deliberations with the stakeholders and weigh in on the legal aspects over next three months. In the course of deliberation, the state government will also hold discussions on the other points, sourced from global practices.
In the next one month, there will be discussions with various stakeholders – the departments of transport, urban development and industries, and manufacturers and motorists -- on the salient features of the proposal. Following this, the various aspects related to the regulatory framework will be brought to the table, including the legal point of view. Apart from making CPA mandatory, we are considering to tap idea of heavy taxation on motors and vehicular restrictions in specified areas. Restricting number of cars per family is another option which is under consideration. We will finalise this in the next three months,” said Sanjay Sethi, additional chief secretary, transport department.
Officials of the department said they have studied various models from international cities to form the plan. In Japan a ‘garage certificate’ is mandatory to buy a new car, while in Singapore vehicle quota system was introduced in May 1990 to control the growth of the car population. The ‘certificate of entitlement’ issued by Singaporean authorities makes the car user eligible to hold the vehicle for 10 years. China’s ‘vehicle purchase restrict policies’ in different cities translates to quota and auction system to purchase cars. London charges congestion tax of £15 for 39-square kilometers, which has resulted in 20% decline in vehicles. Stockholm levies a toll for 35 square kilometer to restrict vehicular movement.
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