Effectiveness of New Barrier-free Parking System in HDB Car Parks

46 Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked 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.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: As part of the Housing and Development Board's (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.