Pune: PMC to Finally Implement 'Pay & Park' Policy After Seven Years
After a long delay, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to roll out the 'Pay & Park' policy on six city roads to reduce traffic congestion and manage the increasing number of vehicles.
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Back in March 2018, the ruling party in the PMC had proposed the policy to control the rising number of vehicles and reduce traffic congestion. Except for the BJP, almost all opposition parties and social groups had opposed the move, staging strong protests outside PMC headquarters. During the general body meeting to approve the policy, agitators locked gates and staged demonstrations, reflecting public anger. Eventually, instead of scrapping the proposal, the ruling side suggested a six-month trial run on five major roads, to be selected by a committee headed by the mayor.
The administration later surveyed nearly 38 roads and recommended five, but the plan stalled as elections took priority. Meanwhile, growing congestion forced a social organisation to complain to the state’s Urban Development Department two years ago. The department sought clarification from the PMC, which then studied 32 roads and suggested six for the pilot scheme, forwarding the proposal to the state government. Since the civic general body currently does not exist, PMC had asked the government to take a call. But the state did not respond.
Now, taking matters into its own hands, the PMC has decided to move forward. Compared to the earlier proposal, two roads, Aundh DP Road and Koregaon Park North Main Road, have been dropped. Instead, Laxmi Road and Bibwewadi Road have been included.
The six roads where Pay & Park will start:
- Jangli Maharaj Road (JM Road)
- Fergusson College Road (FC Road)
- Laxmi Road
- Bibwewadi Road
- Balewadi High Street
- Viman Nagar
Parking charges
The civic body has chosen busy commercial and high-traffic areas for this scheme. Citizens will have to pay between ₹10 and ₹20 per hour for four-wheelers, while two-wheelers will be charged ₹2–4 per hour, depending on the stretch.
Traffic relief expected
Along with this, 45 roads in Pune have already been declared as “No Hawker Zones.” At more than 300 city junctions, a 50-metre stretch around each will be marked as “No Parking Zones.” Traffic police have already enforced similar rules in 14 major chowks within the Cantonment Board area. Officials say the move has improved traffic flow and vehicle speeds.
PMC also plans to use CCTV cameras installed at major chowks to ensure compliance, aiming to clear junctions and ease movement across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Pay & Park' policy?
The 'Pay & Park' policy is a public parking policy introduced by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to manage the increasing number of vehicles and reduce traffic congestion. It requires citizens to pay for parking their vehicles on designated city roads.
When was the 'Pay & Park' policy first proposed?
The 'Pay & Park' policy was first proposed in March 2018 by the ruling party in the PMC.
Why was the implementation of the policy delayed?
The implementation of the policy was delayed due to strong opposition from various political parties and social groups, as well as the prioritization of elections and lack of response from the state government.
Which roads are included in the pilot scheme?
The six roads included in the pilot scheme are Jangli Maharaj Road (JM Road), Fergusson College Road (FC Road), Laxmi Road, Bibwewadi Road, Balewadi High Street, and Viman Nagar.
What are the parking charges under the 'Pay & Park' policy?
Under the 'Pay & Park' policy, citizens will have to pay between ₹10 and ₹20 per hour for four-wheelers and ₹2–4 per hour for two-wheelers, depending on the stretch.
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