Written answer by Ministry of National Development on HDB trial of barrier-free parking system

Question No.: 1547
Question by: Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry has conducted any study into the effectiveness and user experience of the new barrier-free parking system in HDB carparks; and (b) how will the system be improved to better serve future carpark users, particularly for those who may be unaware of the new parking arrangements.

Answer:

As part of HDB's efforts to improve the parking experience for residents and motorists, HDB is trialling a barrier-free parking system at eight car parks. One benefit for users is that the system would send pre-enforcement alerts to motorists who have parked in unauthorised lots to inform them to shift their vehicles before a notice of parking offence is issued. With these pre-enforcement alerts, illegal parking cases have decreased by close to 60%.

HDB will continue to refine the system and study other technologies to enhance motorists' parking experience at HDB car parks.