City adding thousands more parking spaces
By the end of this year 4,000 parking spaces will be added to relieve pressure in old town areas.
By 2022, a total of 10,000 public parking spots will be added to relieve parking pressure around old neighborhoods and hospitals, the city’s transport commission said.
According to a plan issued in December, 4,000 parking lots will be introduced by the end of this year.
The construction will be in tandem with the development of the surrounding greenery, parks, schools and public facilities, aiming to utilize free land such as underground space and areas under elevated roads.
Since October, 10 projects have been launched to fix parking problems, such as new parking management measures at Chunshen Forte City in Minhang District and the introduction of a Shanghai Parking app with a reservation function.
It is suggested that public parking areas near old residential areas and hospitals operate 24 hours and shared parking lots are also encouraged.
The reconstruction of old towns, as well as renovation of hospitals, will also involved the expansion of parking areas.
Space under the Middle Ring elevated road has been developed into parking lots.
New parking lots with charging devices for electric cars.
Drivers can reserve parking at Xinhua Hospital through the Shanghai Parking app.
