Pune: PMC Plans To Restart Pay-And-Park On FC Road, JM Road And Other Busy Stretches

The Pune Municipal Corporation has issued fresh tenders to relaunch its street pay-and-park system on six major roads to regulate roadside parking and reduce traffic congestion.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to restart its street pay-and-park initiative on some of the city’s busiest roads. Fresh tenders have been invited after the earlier bidding process received limited response from contractors. 

The civic administration has revised several conditions in the tender to make the project more feasible and attract more bidders.

Six Key Roads Included In Pilot Phase

Under the proposed plan, the pay-and-park system will be implemented on six major stretches in Pune as part of the pilot phase:

• Fergusson College (FC) Road
• Jangli Maharaj (JM) Road
• Laxmi Road
• Viman Nagar
• Balewadi High Street
• Bibwewadi

These roads are among the city’s busiest commercial corridors where illegal parking, double parking and vehicles parked on footpaths frequently cause traffic congestion. 

Parking Charges Proposed

As per the proposal, the parking charges will be:

• ₹4 per hour for two-wheelers
• ₹20 per hour for four-wheelers

Contractors selected through the tender process will operate the parking facilities and maintain records of transactions. 

Technology And Monitoring Measures

To ensure better parking management, the system will include several technological features. Authorities plan to install digital display boards showing parking availability, provide real-time parking information online, and maintain regular updates through official platforms.

CCTV cameras and proper signage will also be installed along the designated stretches to monitor parking activity and prevent violations. 

Three-Year Contract And Expected Revenue

The contractors selected for the project will be given responsibility for managing the parking spaces for a period of three years. Officials believe the initiative will not only help regulate chaotic roadside parking but also generate more than ₹10 crore annually for the civic body. 

If the pilot project proves successful, the PMC may consider expanding the pay-and-park system to other roads across the city in the future.