Home Minister G Parameshwara addressed the ongoing parking issues plaguing Bengaluru, underscoring the urgent need for a cohesive Parking Policy to alleviate the city’s traffic woes. Parameshwara highlighted the rampant unauthorized parking on 1,194 designated ‘no parking’ stretches across the city, attributing this to inadequate parking infrastructure.
To achieve a permanent solution, discussions will be held with the BBMP and Transport department, Parameshwara stated, underlining the necessity for coordinated efforts to tackle the problem effectively. He responded to concerns raised by Yelahanka MLA SR Vishwanath regarding the escalating parking challenges in Bengaluru.
Parameshwara proposed potential measures, including mandating residential developments to allocate parking spaces as a prerequisite for construction approvals. He stressed the collaborative nature of these initiatives, asserting that addressing such issues requires collective action beyond the purview of the Home Department alone.
Responding to BJP members’ queries about enforcement, Parameshwara cited statistics from the Bangalore Traffic Police, indicating robust enforcement measures. In 2022, over 12 lakh cases of wrongful parking were recorded, resulting in a collection of Rs 20.84 crore in penalties. This increased to 11.30 lakh cases and Rs 37 crore in 2023, with 5.97 lakh cases and Rs 5.97 crore collected by mid-2024.
Highlighting efforts to manage traffic more effectively, Parameshwara noted directives to senior police officials to supervise traffic operations daily, reflecting the government’s proactive stance in controlling the city’s renowned traffic challenges.
The Home Minister acknowledged the international attention drawn to Bengaluru’s traffic issues, underscoring the need for sustained efforts and policy reforms to ensure smoother traffic flow and enhanced urban mobility in the city.
