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Mumbai traffic police announce odd-even parking on Bandra road
Mumbai traffic police have introduced odd-even parking on St Andrew's Road Extension in Bandra (West) for six months from August 15, following resident complaints about parking inconvenience. The Times of India reports…
The Story in Brief
Mumbai traffic police have introduced odd-even parking on St Andrew's Road Extension in Bandra (West) for six months from August 15, following resident complaints about parking inconvenience. The Times of India reports that the temporary notification, issued on Friday, applies to the stretch between Salsette Catholic Co-op Hsg Soc and Learners Academy ICSE School, excluding commercial and heavy vehicles.
Under the order, vehicles must park on the eastern side on even dates and on the western side on odd dates of the Gregorian calendar. DCP Dipali Dhate said the measure is meant to prevent danger, obstruction and inconvenience to the public. The arrangement will remain in effect until February 15, 2027.
The Indian Opinion
The temporary odd-even parking on St Andrew's Road is a targeted fix for resident complaints, not a random inconvenience. Some drivers may grumble about remembering dates and sides, but the six-month trial limits disruption. The real test is whether it eases congestion without pushing cars into neighbouring lanes. Will the traffic police release complaint numbers or traffic data before and after? That would settle whether the scheme works or just moves the problem.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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