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Ahmedabad civic body announces new parking policy

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is mulling over introducing a new traffic policy that will make it mandatory for vehicle owners to provide parking proof while buying a new vehicle. The Municipal commissioner has invited public opinion on this

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Published : May 18, 2021, 1:29 AM IST

Ahmedabad:The Municipal commissioner has proposed to introduce a parking permit requiring vehicle owners to purchase a monthly permit for parking their vehicles in their own residential area as well as at their business/commercial workplace. Those owning more than one car will have to pay additional charges.

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Parking zones in residential areas and private buildings will be designated by the municipal corporation in consultation with the builders. According to a survey conducted in 2012, two-wheelers comprise 26 per cent of the city’s vehicles and the number has in all likelihood increased since then.

Vehicles being parked on either side of roads in want of parking space is a common sight. Considering this, it has become necessary for the administration to come up with a proper parking system. At present, pedestrians are having a harrowing time to move around as parked vehicles occupy a major portion of the road. Also, there are no designated bus stops for BRTS and AMTS services.

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