Only a temporary measure

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THE metered parking system implemented by operators Suasa Efektif Sdn Bhd in Cyberjaya since May 1 is not a permanent feature.

The Sepang Municipal Council (MPSp) president Azizan Mohd Sidin said metered parking was only a temporary solution, which would be phased out eventually.

“We are aware that the system is not very popular with the motorists but our focus now is to improve the parking system in the area,” said Azizan adding that the council had been monitoring the parking problems in Cyber-jaya.

“We have certain roads designated for metered parking. However, we still keep a look out for illegal parking along other roads and the tow-trucks are always ready to tow away illegally parked cars,” said Azizan.

On guard: Enforcement officers and tow-truck operators waiting to tow away vehicles parked illegally along road shoulders in Cyberjaya.

He said an average of 140 vehicles were towed away each month for illegal parking.

For the record, there are 1,149 free parking bays at the MSC Innovation Centre, Cyberpark, Sports Arena and Cyberview.

Suasa Efektif had added another 238 parking bays along designated roads namely Jalan Teknokrat 3 to Jalan Teknokrat 6 with their Pay and Display system.

In an unrelated matter, Azizan said the council would be collaborating with the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) in an effort to add more greenery to Cyberjaya.

He said the “Pledge and Plant a tree Programme”, which would be held on Nov 8 on a 9ha site in Cyberjaya would involve the planting of more than 500 species of trees including meranti, pokok sepang and cengal.

Azizan added that the residents were encouraged to contribute by adopting a tree.