CUMTA proposes revised truck parking policy to reduce traffic congestion on Chennai roads

Container trucks on the Ennore Express highway in Chennai. File | Picture source: B. JothiRamalingam

The revised van parking policy proposed by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CUMTA) could reduce on-road parking lots by 70-80%, freeing up space on urban roads for public use.

According to the press release, the proposal includes the establishment of designated parking areas and restrictions on long-term freight parking on public roads.

The Draft Urban Logistics Plan (CLP) prepared by CUMTA outlines 10 strategies to improve the entire Chennai Urban Freight Movement (CMA), including reducing light commercial vehicle (LCV) trips of 4,000 to 6,000 vehicle kilometres (actions over one kilometre), daily in coastal coastal areas and large Corpestion Raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and raj and

According to CUMTA, the rewiring of the vehicle is expected to reduce congestion at key points by 25-40%.

The press release added that terminal upgrades and access control roads at the port may reduce waiting time by 60-75%.

It further said that the packages can be moved quickly using subway trains, helping to reduce travel time by 50% and reducing the number of light commercial vehicles on the road. It added that transferring more cargo to the railway could take 500-700 trucks a day.

The release also mentioned that by reducing unnecessary travel and optimizing routes, it is possible to better plan for the delivery of perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

It further said that by using electric vehicles and green freight areas, emission levels could drop by 25-30%.