The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) have decided to build 10 dedicated parking zones within 500 metres of metro stations along the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route.
As per the information, a total of 10 locations have been identified for the construction of parking sites. Among them, eight are within PMC limits while two are in the PMRDA region. These areas have been identified as 'Amenity Spaces.'
The plan is guided to augment the metro ridership by providing an easy switch option between vehicles and the metro. As per the Pune Pulse report, the officials have said that the PMC will make 13,051 square meters of land available for this purpose. The parking zones will be developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
PMC’s Property and Project Departments and PMRDA officials have already held joint meetings to streamline execution.
Some of parking locations
-Near Balewadi Stadium – Food Hub
-Near NICMAR – Amar Tech Park
-Ramnagar, opposite K Square Living
-Near High Street Iris Society
-Near Concord Proxima
-Near ABZ
-Near Kapil Malhar Society
Charges for parking vehicles
However, the final decision on the charges to be levied for parking the vehicles in the spaces is pending.
It must be noted that the 23-kilometre Pune Metro Line 3 connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,500 crore. The Line 3 is a much-awaited project that will be a nerve for IT professionals' travelling. It will have 23 stations —14 of which fall under PMC jurisdiction.
The IT zone of the city sees unprecedented traffic, especially during the peak office timings, to deal with it metro line will be crucial. However, a lack of parking spaces could hinder the decongestion. To address this, the city administration is prioritizing the development of structured parking near key metro stations, especially in high-density areas like Baner and Balewadi.