Parking problems

[alik41]

Does anyone else feel that Amman is suffering from severe parking problems?

I had to go to Abdali today and spent literally 25 minutes driving around looking for somewhere to park my car. In general all our roads, especially side roads, are full of badly parked cars.

Why doesn't GAM build a few large underground car parks in busy and important areas such as Abdali, Shmeisani and maybe some smaller ones near 1st circle, Sweifieh, JU, Jabal Hussein etc.. because the situation is becoming unbearable.

[yazm1991]

Originally Posted by alik41

Does anyone else feel that Amman is suffering from severe parking problems?

Amman has had serve parking problems since like the late 80's early 90's. It getting a bit worse now, but some projects are underway in areas to improve the problem.

[yazm1991]

Swiefieh Autocar Parking

Project Start Date: 31/12/2009 Project End Date: 31/12/2010

• Built Up Area Of the Project: 7000 m2
• Owner: GAM

• Objective:
-Establishing an automatic car parks in Swiefieh
-Reducing the emissions from cars
• Main Components:
-Two basements and 5 stories
-60 % of the total built up area designed for car parking
-40% of the total built up area designed for mixed use
-LED Advertising Screen

[yazm1991]

Originally Posted by alik41

Does anyone else feel that Amman is suffering from severe parking problems?

Another major problem is that Jordanians don’t know how to park. I swear every time I go when I'm in Amman, a car is parked in the most obscure manner in which you could probably fit at least 3 cars.

I'm not saying Amman has heaps of parking spots, but just a little consideration would make a bad problem slightly better.

Its simple park in the bay, if you don’t you should be fined. A fine might seem harsh, but its the only way for Jordanians to understand.

[eastwest]

You're doomed either way, if you want to use public transportation, there isn't any, so you're forced to take your car, but there are no parking lots and people's driving is chaotic, the right lane of each road is reserved for double parking driving manners are like bulls**t , some idiots would rather park perpendicular to the traffic and block a lane just to avoid walking even 10 meters, so literally there must be a policeman every 100 meters if you want a smooth traffic

OMG driving is the worst thing in Amman, why did you start this topic

[yazm1991]

Originally Posted by eastwest

OMG driving is the worst thing in Amman, why did you start this topic

Driving in Amman is shocking and it comes down to one issue.

The Police!!!

In my opinion the police do not do enough in regards to people breaking the law by speeding, parking illegally and simply doing the stupidest things in the world. If the police began to have more of a presence in the streets of Amman and started issuing fines the message would slowly go through. That you can’t speed, you can’t park in the middle of the road and create your own road rules.

Amman is planning to become a "tourist city" a "first class city", with so many new projects changing the face of Amman, I think one vital issue that must be addressed is the driving in the capital.

[piglet]

Driving in Amman, isnt it exciting? u never know wats coming...the golden rule in Amman "assume every driver around you is an idiot."

Anyho this summer I noticed that the police became a bit more strict about parking, and speed limit. I got a few speeding tickets. Those dam civilian police.

I suspect a new camera/radar system is being installed all around Amman, to control speed limit, and other violations. Any1 noticed all those new polls being installed on main roads, circles, bridges, traffic lights?

[yazm1991]

Originally Posted by piglet

Anyho this summer I noticed that the police became a bit more strict about parking, and speed limit. I got a few speeding tickets. Those dam civilian police.

I suspect a new camera/radar system is being installed all around Amman, to control speed limit, and other violations. Any1 noticed all those new polls being installed on main roads, circles, bridges, traffic lights?

Good to hear, hopefully Jordanians will slow down and actually respect the law.

[eastwest]

Originally Posted by piglet

Driving in Amman, isnt it exciting? u never know wats coming...the golden rule in Amman "assume every driver around you is an idiot."

Anyho this summer I noticed that the police became a bit more strict about parking, and speed limit. I got a few speeding tickets. Those dam civilian police.

I suspect a new camera/radar system is being installed all around Amman, to control speed limit, and other violations. Any1 noticed all those new polls being installed on main roads, circles, bridges, traffic lights?

Even though police are being more strict about double parking and speeding, i doubt any change will happen soon, because what should change is drivers' mentality and laziness

As for the poles GAM is installing cameras for traffic surveillance on main intersections (finally) In some locations like Shmeisani, the cameras are now installed

[yazm1991]

Originally Posted by eastwest

Even though police are being more strict about double parking and speeding, i doubt any change will happen soon, because what should change is drivers' mentality and laziness

As for the poles GAM is installing cameras for traffic surveillance on main intersections (finally) In some locations like Shmeisani, the cameras are now installed

Good to hear that the police are becoming stricter (too long enough). It may take a while but if the police continually issue fines for speeding, parking and just stupidity the problem will hopefully improve in the next 5-10 years.

One question I have been thinking about is- Is it hard to get your license in Jordan? Are the driving tests hard?

My 600th Post

[yazm1991]

GAM City Initiatives Traffic: Safety Strategy for the Greater Amman Municipality

1. Introduction
Traffic accidents in Jordan and the resulting injuries and fatalities from these accidents have become a major concern for both public officials and citizens. Upon direct directives from His Majesty King Abdullah II, a national strategy was launched to reduce traffic accidents in Jordan after the sharp increase in their number, and the associated human and property losses, in 2007. As a result of this national strategy, the number of fatalities decreased by approximately 25% in 2008.

2. GAM Traffic Safety Strategy
As part of its vital role in planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and managing the road network, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has made traffic safety a cornerstone in its strategies and programs. These traffic safety efforts fall under two main categories:

Planning and managing traffic on the roads falling under GAM’s jurisdiction in order to reduce traffic congestion and move people and goods efficiently, rapidly and safely using the best available technologies.

Studying the most dangerous intersections and road sections, in cooperation with the Traffic Police and other agencies, and finding safety-enhancing solutions, such as traffic signals, crosswalks, pedestrian bridges and pedestrian tunnels.

Participating in traffic safety awareness campaigns, in cooperation with other agencies and non-governmental organizations, such as the Hikmat Road Safety Organization and the Royal Health Awareness Society (KAFA Program).

3. GAM 2010 Strategy: Pedestrian Safety
In 2008, approximately 68% of the traffic accidents in Jordan took place in Amman. These included 206 fatalities (27.8% of national figure) and 5607 injuries (40.3% of the national figure). The accident statistics reveal that the majority (60%) of fatal accidents in Amman were pedestrian-related (124 pedestrian fatalities). In its effort to alleviate the scourge of traffic accidents and to support the national strategy, GAM’s response was to announce 2010 the Pedestrian Safety Year.

The expected work streams for the GAM 2010 Pedestrian Safety Strategy include:
Coordination with the Higher Safety Committee and other agencies.
Identifying high pedestrian crash zones/corridors and developing effective solutions to enhance pedestrian safety.
Studying pedestrian bridges, understanding the reasons behind their underutilization, and relocating the underutilized ones to more meaningful locations.
Design, implement and evaluate some model (ideal) pedestrian pathways.
Influencing driver and pedestrian behavior by conducting traffic awareness campaigns and penalizing the violators of traffic safety regulations.
Focus on school children’s traffic safety in cooperation with the Hikmat Road Safety Organization and the Royal Health Awareness Society (KAFA Program).