Proof of parking rule means that in the future when someone wants to register a new vehicle, they must show evidence that they have a parking space to keep it.
Under CUMTA, a parking management unit will be established, either as a division or special purpose vehicle, to create plans for parking management and implementation. The team will also make plans for parking, suggest parking fees, and ensure rules are followed.
The policy says a buyer must have at least one off-street parking space for registering a vehicle.
CUMTA member secretary I Jeyakumar said, “People would have only one car parking space but may have three cars. Two will be parked on the road, affecting the livability of the whole neighbourhood. Proof of parking could be a checkpoint to restrict car buying and promote transport.”
He stated that three types of street parking slots will be designated in each region-level parking management.
The city will divide parking areas into three categories based on high demand, medium demand and low demand. Based on this, there will be four types of parking fees: high, medium, low and free. This means that parking prices on a single street can vary based on demand.
For example, on a two-kilometre road, some sections with high demand may have expensive parking, while other sections with lower demand may have cheaper or even free parking.
Jeyakumar further said, “Houses with parking aren’t eligible for these permits. Broad roads with continuously plotted houses will be chosen for the permits, which will be given in a lottery auction system. The permits will be monthly and annual.”
CUMTA has also proposed revisions to the Tamil Nadu Combines Development Building Rules 2019 to improve urban planning and parking management.
The new proposal states that private buildings such as malls, offices, and apartments should construct parking spaces for public vehicles. Residents can lease out parking spaces in their buildings on a weekly or monthly basis. It also recommends allocating 20% of parking capacity for EV charging stations in both public and private parking slots.
The government also stated it would charge a parking development fee for private off-street parking facilities that don’t share spaces with the public. The funds will be invested in public transport, walking and cycling initiatives.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
