Bengaluru civic bodies plan off-street parking as on-street enforcement set to tighten

Bengaluru plans off-street parking solutions as stricter on-street enforcement increases demand for public parking spaces.

Bengaluru’s civic corporations are now planning to explore off-street parking as paid on-street parking and strict no-parking enforcement are set to increase demand for space in public places. The civic bodies plan to use space beneath flyovers as part of a pilot project.

If everything goes as planned, the corporations are also likely to onboard private landowners to set up paid parking facilities on private properties under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has proposed multi-level car parking (MLCP) facilities, a plan that is also gaining momentum.

According to civic body officials, these measures aim to curb illegal off-street and parking in residential areas following the implementation of paid on-street parking. BTP data shows that Bengaluru has 1,194 no-parking stretches, leaving motorists with very limited parking options.

“Once paid parking is implemented and no-parking rules are strictly enforced, commuters will resort to illegal parking on bylanes due to the lack of space. While such parking can be curbed through towing, it is essential to ensure adequate parking space for vehicles, which makes off-street parking necessary,” said a senior official from the North Corporation.

A senior traffic police officer also pointed out that with the city adding 2,000 to 2,500 vehicles every month, there is very little space on the streets to accommodate parking slots. “This will push vehicles onto footpaths, affecting pedestrian infrastructure and putting pedestrian safety at risk,” he said.