PATTAYA, Thailand— A conference was held at Pattaya Municipal government on October 17 to perform a thorough evaluation of the odd-even day parking system focused on easing traffic and parking blockage that was carried out on South Pattaya Roadway considering that September 1. Issues developed over consistent non-compliance from citizens and travelers, causing functional inadequacies.
Chaired by Anupong Phutthanawarat, Chairman of the Administration and Peacekeeping Committee, the conference attended to vital traffic management problems. Guests consisted of Wuthisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor, Banlue Kullavanijaya, Council Chairman, Pol. Lt. Col. Arut Saphanon, Chief of Traffic Department at Pattaya City Police Headquarters, and committee members.
Anupong highlighted the financial significance of South Pattaya Roadway, a significant road accommodating a significant volume of personal and public automobiles, specifically taxis cab adding to blockage through haphazard parking. In spite of the enforcement of the odd-even day parking guideline, consistent offenses were reported even after police-issued traffic infraction tickets. Pol. Lt. Col. Arut stressed the insufficiency of the traffic enforcement group, including 16 officers handling 31 crossways, which presented obstacles to effective traffic management with only 1-2 rounds of enforcement daily.
Charges for parking offenses, consisting of a 500 baht fine for overlooking odd-even day guidelines, showed inadequate, with some wrongdoers not paying fines. The towing procedure, taking roughly 40 minutes per lorry, worsened inadequacies in attending to many offenses.
Discussions reached prospective enhancements and options for traffic jam and parking problems on South Pattaya Roadway, going for a more efficient system for citizens and travelers. Propositions for carrying out a one-way traffic system on essential streets, consisting of Bua Khao Roadway, Bua Khao sois (side road) from the 2nd and 3rd roadways, Jomtien Beach Roadway and Koh Larn streets, existed. Covering roughly 1.7 kilometres, the proposed one-way system intends to minimize traffic problems and enhance citizens’ lifestyle.
To make sure clearness, roadway indications and markings will be changed, accompanied by public awareness projects. The town prepares studies and engagement efforts to comprehend neighborhood choices and issues relating to the proposed traffic modifications. Considerations likewise concentrated on developing the beginning point of the one-way system on Bua Khao Roadway, starting a trial stage for assessment and neighborhood feedback.
