Area-level Parking Management Action Plan at Race Course Road Neighbourhood

Unstructured parking management in Indian cities contributes to congestion, inefficient street utilization, and restricted mobility. Coimbatore faces similar challenges, where unregulated on-street parking disrupts urban road functionality. To address these issues, an Area-Level Parking Management Plan (APMP) was developed to streamline parking, prioritize pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, enhance public transport accessibility, and support freight movement.

Study Approach 

A data-driven approach was adopted to analyze the relationship between land use, mobility patterns, infrastructure, and parking demand. The study focused on Coimbatore’s Race Course neighborhood, covering a 4 km² area with a 25 km road network.

Key Study Components

The study included a comprehensive assessment of the area’s road infrastructure, parking supply, and user behavior:

• Road & Infrastructure Analysis: Roads were classified based on hierarchy, with a detailed evaluation of sidewalk availability and walkability to assess accessibility gaps.

• Parking Supply-Demand Assessment: Spatial mapping of land parcels was conducted to analyze existing parking infrastructure, quantify available inventory, and identify demand-supply mismatches.

• User Behaviour & Access Patterns: Mode of access surveys, commuter profiling, and establishment parking adequacy assessments were undertaken to understand parking demand patterns.

This multi-layered analysis formed the basis for an integrated parking and mobility strategy tailored to the area’s needs.

Strategic Parking & Mobility Integration

The study modeled the relationship between parking demand and supply, ensuring that parking solutions aligned with street hierarchy and urban mobility objectives. The Parking Action Plan included:

✔ Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) enhancements to improve pedestrian and cycling infrastructure

✔ Dedicated zones for Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) to facilitate last-mile connectivity

✔ Freight loading/unloading areas to optimize commercial vehicle movement

✔ Introduction of parking pricing mechanisms as a financial tool for efficient parking management

The study provided comprehensive street design interventions to enhance accessibility, optimize parking allocation, and promote sustainable urban mobility.