PARKING MANIA- THE RISING PROBLEM IN LARGE CITIES

Ever tried coming home early from office or shopping? Even if you drive so fast, there are good chances of covering a very short distance in triple the time. All thanks to the ever-growing traffic of the cities.

That’s not all! What adds fuel to the fire is, when you come back home with piles of papers or shopping bags, and you don’t find a parking for your car. And this anger reaches its zenith when you find that spot becomes home to the car of your unfriendly neighbor or their guest.

Undoubtedly, parking problem is on rise and it has become a hot topic to discuss over a hot cup of coffee in the brumal day.

Rising car population and parking problem…

The number of cars a family owns is increasing but the parking remains same- ‘The Narrow Roads’. So, it is common to see people fighting for a parking space. Spending 15-20 minutes to find an appropriate spot for parking is quite normal these days. From independent homes to markets, the problem is same everywhere. Independent homes leading to narrow roads and those narrow roads become a parking lot for rising number of cars these days.

Second and more dreadful problem is that these days’ people are pretty careless about parking their vehicles. Having your cars outside the homes is an open invitation to thefts. What if one fine evening you park your car outside home and next day, you don’t find your car?

Sounds scary?

We don’t mean to put you in fear. But this can happen to anyone, anytime! Is there no solution to these parking issues?

The solution is in rising trend…

Wondering what trend we are talking about?

It is all about the switch people are making these days, i.e. choosing a flat over an independent home. The first major benefit is that you can buy a 2, 3, or 4 BHK, anyone as per your budget and need.

And then there are several other reasons behind the increasing popularity of apartment living, including hassle-free parking. Whether it is about your car’s safety or designated parking space, everything comes along. You can live feely, leaving behind the headache of parking and car’s security.

But there’s a catch!

As the trend is on rise so is the parking problem. Do you know total car sales in the country have crossed two million units? The root of the problem does not lie in the parking management. Parking is allocated and managed in societies with thorough research in advance. The problem resides in parking etiquettes.

Being a resident of a society, it becomes your sole responsibility to follow proper parking etiquettes, leaving behind a good example for others.

# Rule 1: You need to understand that any empty space (which is designated to someone else) cannot be a parking point for your car. The parking slots are well defined and allocated in housing societies. So, be responsible to park the car at your designated space, as it helps to avoid any war of words and thereby developing a healthy relationship with your society-mates.

#Rule 2: Obviously, it is difficult for your guests to know where to park their car. Hence, when they arrive, showing them the way towards visitor parking is your duty.

#Rule 3: Remember the #Rule 1, stick to it! But in any case if you have to park your car in someone else’s designated space; make sure you don’t apply the hand-brake while leaving your car. Doing so, if required your vehicle can be moved as per ones convenience.

#Rule 4: Basically, this is a follow up for the former rule. Along with the hand brake left open, don’t forget to stick a paper on the windscreen, mentioning your contact number and name. It will be helpful for them to contact and inform you whenever they need to vacant the space for their usage.

#Rule 5: This one is not concerned to parking though, yet you must ensure that your kids don’t consider the parking lot to be a play area. Else, they might end up damaging someone’s vehicle.

Lastly, be a good resident and follow all the guidelines your society has set for vehicle parking. This will not only make your life simpler, but also help building healthy relationship with other residents. So, happy living begins with you!