THE occupancy rate at multi-storey parking facilities at People’s Housing Projects (PPR) and public housing schemes (PA) in Kuala Lumpur currently averages around 60%.
There are presently 14 such facilities operating across the city.
Nine are managed directly by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) while the remainder fall under joint management bodies or management corporations (see graphic).
“The construction of multi-storey parking facilities is an important initiative to address the shortage of parking spaces and traffic congestion in densely populated residential areas,” DBKL said in a statement to StarMetro.
It added that parking rates for facilities under its management were set at RM60 per month for the first parking bay, RM70 for the second bay and RM80 for the third bay.
For the newly opened PPR Jelatek facility, the monthly parking rate is RM70.
“The rates were determined after taking into account the facilities and security features provided, including 24-hour security monitoring, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and the use of licence plate recognition (LPR) technology to enhance safety levels,” DBKL said.
The statement follows a viral video highlighting persistent double-parking issues at PPR Jelatek despite the opening of the new multi-storey parking facility.
To encourage greater usage of the facilities, DBKL said it had continued carrying out awareness campaigns through various channels.
These include posters and notices placed at management offices, to emphasise the importance of using the multi-storey carparks.
“For PPR areas without multi-storey parking facilities, DBKL has intensified monitoring and enforcement against double parking as well as vehicles obstructing access routes.
“Action has also been taken against the illegal occupation of parking bays by abandoned or damaged vehicles through the implementation of voluntary disposal programmes aimed at increasing existing parking capacity,” it added.
DBKL recently launched a voluntary vehicle scrapping programme that allows owners to deregister old vehicles online through the e-Dereg system, with incentives ranging from RM100 to RM2,000 depending on the vehicle type and condition.
“DBKL also views acts of vandalism at multi-storey parking facilities seriously, including damaged lighting, graffiti on walls and misuse of parking spaces.
“Regular monitoring and repair works are continuously carried out to ensure these facilities remain in good condition and safe for public use,” DBKL said. – By SHALINI RAVINDRAN
