MBPJ introduces 2-hour commercial area parking limit

Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has implemented a two-hour parking limit in the commercial area of Section 52, known as PJ State or PJ New Town, to provide more parking bays for visitors. This move is similar to what Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) did in six areas under its jurisdiction last year.

Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said that the area was always fully occupied, mostly by people working there, and this may deter others from visiting restaurants. He hopes that the new parking system will make the area more accessible to the public and benefit businesses.

The two-hour parking bays are outlined in orange, and payment can be made through the Smart Selangor and Flexi Parking apps. Along Jalan 52/2 and Jalan 52/4, 50 parking bays have been reserved for this, so motorists who want to park for longer can park at Kompleks A, which has 422 bays.

Alternatively, there’s also Kompleks C with 398 bays located near the Sultan roundabout. MBPJ plans to extend the two-hour parking limit to the Section 14 and SS21 Damansara Utama commercial areas by the end of May this year.

MBPJ collected RM15.4 million in parking revenue last year, the highest amount among local councils in Selangor. Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran welcomed the move and suggested that MBPJ should add more two-hour parking bays. “We welcome public feedback on this implementation. I feel it should be introduced in Petaling Jaya Old Town and Section 17 too,” he added.

This new parking system will help to alleviate the parking woes in Section 52 and make it easier for visitors to access the area. By restricting parking to two hours, more people will have the opportunity to park, and businesses will benefit from increased foot traffic. With the use of the Smart Selangor and Flexi Parking apps, it will also be more convenient for motorists to pay for parking.

The move by MBPJ is a step in the right direction, as it shows that the council is actively trying to improve the quality of life for its residents and visitors. The extension of the two-hour parking limit to other commercial areas in Petaling Jaya will also be a welcome move. It is essential that local councils continue to find innovative ways to solve problems and make their cities more liveable.