{"id":1289534,"date":"2025-01-13T12:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T06:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1289534"},"modified":"2025-01-13T12:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T06:42:12","slug":"maharashtra-may-limit-total-number-of-cars-owned-per-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/maharashtra-may-limit-total-number-of-cars-owned-per-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra May Limit Total Number Of Cars Owned Per Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Maharashtra government is considering limiting car ownership per family to alleviate traffic chaos. This policy, still in its initial stages, aims to address issues such as parking shortages, traffic congestion, and pollution. The idea builds on the recent proposal to mandate parking area certificates for vehicle registrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maharashtra May Limit Total Number Of Cars Owned Per Family\" class=\"wp-image-1289545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-4-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-4-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-4-1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complementing Public Transport Upgrades<\/strong><br>Officials are also focusing on overhauling the public transport system, particularly in urban areas like Mumbai and Pune. The government plans to introduce restrictions in phases, with consultations involving stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation over the next three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Measures Under Discussion<\/strong><br>Maharashtra is considering congestion taxes, heavy motor vehicle levies, and traffic <a href=\"https:\/\/news24online.com\/cities\/mumbai\/after-parking-area-certificate-maharashtra-to-put-caps-on-cars-per-family-soon-details-inside\/440586\/\">restrictions<\/a> in business districts. These measures aim to manage vehicular density in highly congested areas, inspired by strategies used in cities like London, Singapore, and Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global Practices as Inspiration<\/strong><br>Countries worldwide have implemented effective traffic control measures. For instance, Japan requires garage certificates for car purchases, while Singapore enforces vehicle quotas. London and Stockholm use congestion taxes, and New York restricts vehicle access during peak hours. Maharashtra&#8217;s proposed policies are influenced by these successful models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking Area Certification for Vehicles<\/strong><br>The government plans to introduce a Certified Parking Area (CPA) requirement for vehicle registrations. Issued by local authorities, the certificate will ensure that car owners have adequate parking arrangements. This rule will apply to new cars and vehicles older than 15 years during fitness renewals, with exemptions for two- and three-wheelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mixed Public Reactions<\/strong><br>The proposal has sparked diverse opinions among citizens. While some support the initiative for its potential to curb congestion and pollution, others view it as restrictive. Suggestions from netizens include investing in public transport, creating underground parking facilities, and encouraging work-from-home policies to reduce peak-hour traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toward Sustainable Urban Mobility<\/strong><br>Maharashtra\u2019s proposed policies reflect a growing commitment to sustainable urban mobility. By adopting global best practices and focusing on innovative solutions, the state aims to create a balanced approach to managing traffic and enhancing the quality of urban life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Maharashtra government is considering limiting car ownership per family to alleviate traffic chaos. This policy, still in its initial stages, aims to address issues such as parking shortages, traffic congestion, and pollution. 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