India, June 5 -- A study commissioned by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) under its 2016 Public Parking Policy has revealed that parking demand on several of the city's busiest roads consistently exceeds available supply during peak hours. The assessment covered major streets, including Jungli Maharaj Road, Fergusson College Road, Laxmi Road, and Bibwewadi Road.

The study examined traffic volumes, parking occupancy levels, and user perceptions. Findings showed that inadequate parking supply has led to widespread illegal parking, obstruction of footpaths, compromised pedestrian safety, and recurring traffic congestion.

The study was conducted by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) India and Symbiosis Skills...