Relief for Ahmedabad Metro Commuters: AMC Allocates 9 Plots Near Stations to Park Over 6,100 Vehicles
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Metro commuters in Ahmedabad struggling with last-mile connectivity and roadside parking chaos are set for major relief before Diwali. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has designated nine strategic plots spread across three city zones to create dedicated parking spaces for 6,149 vehicles, aimed at curbing traffic congestion around busy transit hubs.
Covering a total area of 36,890 square metres, the newly allocated spaces will accommodate 5,903 two-wheelers and 246 four-wheelers. Civic authorities expect to make these designated sites operational within the next two months, offering seamless parking ahead of the festive season.
East Zone Takes Lion's Share with Four Key Locations
To tackle heavy commuter volumes along the metro corridor, the East Zone has been allocated four open plots—the highest among all regions—spanning 19,046 square metres. These plots will cater to 3,047 two-wheelers and 127 cars near critical commuter bottlenecks.
The parking plots in the East Zone are situated close to:
- Vastral Gam Metro Station
- Nirant Cross Road Metro Station
- Apparel Park Metro Station
Breakdown Across North-West and West Zones
In the North-West Zone, two large civic plots measuring 14,929 square metres near the Thaltej Gam metro station will provide parking slots for 2,389 two-wheelers and 99 four-wheelers.
Meanwhile, the West Zone will see three parking sites operationalised to handle 467 two-wheelers and 20 cars.
Here is the zonal breakdown of the proposed metro parking infrastructure:
Zone | Allocated Plots | Land Area (Sq M) | Two-Wheeler Capacity | Four-Wheeler Capacity | Total Capacity |
East Zone | 4 | 19,046 | 3,047 | 127 | 3,174 |
North-West Zone | 2 | 14,929 | 2,389 | 99 | 2,488 |
West Zone | 3 | 2,915 | 467 | 20 | 487 |
Total | 9 | 36,890 | 5,903 | 246 | 6,149 |
Rates to be Finalised by Standing Committee
The move directly addresses growing complaints regarding haphazard roadside parking near metro entrances, which frequently throttles main roads during peak hours. Under the proposed setup, daily commuters can park their personal vehicles legally near the terminal before boarding trains.
While the land allocation and plot preparation plan is locked in, final parking tariffs will be determined by the AMC Standing Committee. Once the fee structure receives formal approval, contractors will be onboarded to open the facilities to the public ahead of Diwali.
