Pune To Get New Parking Policy, Multi-Storey Parking And Strict No-Parking Zones Planned
Pune To Get New Parking Policy, Multi-Storey Parking And Strict No-Parking Zones Planned
The Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing to implement a separate parking policy aimed at reducing traffic congestion, illegal parking and road chaos in the city.
With traffic congestion and illegal roadside parking becoming a major concern across Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is now preparing to introduce a separate and dedicated parking policy for the city. The civic administration believes the move will help bring long-term discipline to traffic movement and improve road safety for both motorists and pedestrians.
According to civic officials, the proposed policy will soon be placed before the standing committee for approval. Once cleared, it will be implemented in phases across the city. In the first phase, the policy will be introduced on a pilot basis in heavily congested areas including Viman Nagar and Laxmi Road.
PMC officials said these areas were selected after considering traffic movement patterns, parking pressure and road congestion. Based on the success of the pilot project, the policy will later be expanded to other parts of Pune.
The civic body has acknowledged that illegal parking and roadside encroachments have significantly reduced road space in many parts of the city. Footpaths are often occupied by street vendors, forcing pedestrians to walk on busy roads. At the same time, vehicles parked haphazardly on main roads and near major junctions have slowed traffic movement and increased congestion.
To address these problems, the new parking policy proposes strict parking regulations across the city. One of the major proposals includes a complete ban on parking within a 15-metre radius of major intersections and junctions. Strict penalties are also expected for violators parking vehicles in restricted zones.
The PMC also plans to scientifically determine parking capacity according to the width of roads and traffic requirements in each locality. Officials said the policy places special focus on keeping footpaths and key traffic routes clear for smooth pedestrian movement.
Another important feature of the policy is the proposal to develop modern multi-storey parking facilities in commercial and crowded areas. Civic authorities believe these parking structures will help reduce roadside parking pressure and provide organised parking facilities for citizens under one roof.
To ensure effective implementation, the PMC plans to coordinate closely with the Traffic Police, Regional Transport Office (RTO), and PMPML authorities. While the Traffic Police will handle enforcement and parking management, the Municipal Corporation will provide technical support, manpower and digital systems required for monitoring and implementation.
Officials said preliminary technical and administrative preparations for the policy have already been completed. However, the final approval process has been delayed due to the model code of conduct currently in force for the Legislative Council elections. As major policy decisions cannot be taken during this period, the proposal is expected to move forward after June 30 once the code of conduct ends.
The civic administration hopes the new parking framework will eventually reduce traffic bottlenecks, curb unauthorised parking and bring better traffic discipline to Pune’s increasingly crowded roads.
