Deccan Chronicle 13.12.2013
GPS parking to help motorists
Chennai: The
pavements at Pondy Bazaar are now usable at a stretch as there are no
obstructions, barring a few motorcyclists who still ride over the
pavements, and cars, which are parked unevenly due to the lack of
parking space.
To resolve the issue, the Chennai
corporation is planning to introduce a parking regulation cell in Ripon
Buildings and manage the parking through GPS.
Sources also hint
that the multi-level parking project on the stretch may be reconsidered
wherein the GPS-enabled parking facility would be used.
“The
parking meters will have GPS facilities which will employees at the
parking cell monitor the scenario and the number of parking spaces
available at the parking area,” said a senior Corporation official.
“The number of parking spaces available would be displayed on a digital board which would be updated,” he added.
“Our
aim is to relieve citizens from searching for parking space and make
them aware of parking availability as soon as they enter the
stretch,” the official said.