Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently received a proposal from the Maharashtra Transport Department to increase vehicle mobility in cities. By striking a balance between the growing vehicle density and the available vehicular infrastructure, the suggested design aims to lessen traffic congestion. Before completing the policy, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the department to confer with all pertinent parties.
The presentation’s recognition that future infrastructure won’t be able to handle the increasing number of cars in the absence of a regulatory framework was a key component. By 2030, there will be 6.7 crore vehicles in Maharashtra, up from the present 3.8 crore. The state intends to solve parking and traffic issues as a result of the annual addition of about 10% of new car registrations.
The transport agency is researching worldwide vehicle limitation models in order to create a workable plan. When buying a new automobile in Japan, a “garage certificate” is required. Singapore uses a “Certificate of Entitlement” that is good for ten years to implement a car quota system.
China restricts automobile purchases in several cities using quota and auction systems. London has reduced traffic by 20% by imposing a £15 congestion levy on cars entering a 39-square-kilometer region. For an area of 35 square kilometers, Stockholm has a similar toll structure.
Authorities claim that of all these international best practices, requiring Garage Parking (Certified Parking Area) CPA for new car registration appears to be the most practical option. According to this concept, verification of a reserved parking place will be needed for new car registrations.
As a result, the idea of attaching a special parking certificate to cars is being considered. Vehicles registered outside may also be subject to a congestion tax when they enter the city. To transparently allocate parking certificates, local authorities will also map both public and private parking facilities and include them in a digital platform.
Officials stated at the plan presentation that a strong public transit system is required to support this approach. Additionally, customers will be able to utilize a single user card to access numerous forms of transportation once the Integrated Smart Ticketing System is implemented.
