Problems Solutions Good Practices - UITP

Reducing traffic jams by preserving road
capacity and limiting parking
In Bogotá, the provision and
enforcement of parking has
considerably improved traffic
conditions on the road
Various activities tend to overflow on roads, limiting the
infrastructure capacity, in particular illegal parking and
commercial activities. Illegal parking, for example, in a
city’s busiest areas can take up to two lanes of capacity.
Public transport is often running on the right lane and is
consequently stuck in traffic.
The provision of parking places and the strict
enforcement of its use can help tackle part of the
congestion.
In addition, control of parking capacity is the most
effective way to convince drivers to leave their cars at
home.
Enforcing parking policies and preventing other
activities from spilling onto the roads will allow
public and private transport to run more smoothly
Solution 7
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