the insufficient parking space issue along St Jean Road, in Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the H…
(No. B/756) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the insufficient parking space issue along St Jean Road, in Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the short and long-term measures being considered to address the situation.
I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit (TMRSU) that prior to the implementation of the Metro Express project, the public used to park their vehicles in the space fronting commercial complexes on both sides bordering St Jean Road between St Jean Roundabout and Victoria Avenue. Same could accommodate approximately 190 vehicles with no dedicated paid parking zones.
76 With the implementation of the Metro Express Project in 2021, the lane configuration along St Jean Road was significantly modified, resulting in substantial decrease in the number of parking to around 40 – ‘so, from 190 to 40’. I wish to point out that, for proper management of the limited parking space, same had to be converted into paid parking. Furthermore, to address the lack of parking space along St Jean Road, the TMRSU constructed 70 free public parking spaces on five (5) plots of land along St Jean Road, namely at Tulipes Road; Surath Avenue; Colombia Court; Glaïeuls Avenue, and Opposite the Metro Station. Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes has acquired two (2) plots of land near Surath Avenue and Tulip Road to provide for 35 and 105 parking, respectively, whereby works are nearing completion. Moreover, with the upcoming proposed Quatre Bornes Urban Terminal Project, additional parking facilities will be provided. Madam Speaker, I wish to highlight that given the whole stretch of the St Jean Road from Victoria Avenue to its junction with Tulip Road is already built up on both sides, there is no further space to provide for additional parking facilities. Thank you.
Je vous remercie, Madame la présidente. Malgré les efforts du ministère, le problème de parking est persistant. Alors, can the hon. Minister inform the House whether consideration will be given to implementing a smart parking management system in this area en attendant? Thank you.
The hon. Member is very technology savvy! And so am I! So, I think, we are on the same wave length. I can discuss with my colleagues.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you, hon. Minister.
Excuse me, I have a question.
Vous avez encore une question ? Yes, of course! I am sorry.
This one is very important.
I am sorry. One more question for you, hon. Ms Anquetil.
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