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Leaders
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Leaders
Riyadh Launches Digital Permit Parking System in Residential Areas
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new managed system to regulate parking in Riyadh's residential neighborhoods, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The system will issue digital permits to residents both and visitors through the Riyadh Parking app, without a fee. This strategic move seeks basically to decrease congestion and prevent vehicles from main roads spilling into residential areas. The authorities will firstly implement the system in the Al-Wurud neighborhood, with plans to expand it to other areas adjacent to existing paid parking zones. In the light of this, the decision perfectly aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal to maintain a more organized urban environment and promote quality of life for residents. Riyadh Parking also revealed plans to introduce paid parking in several new areas. Starting Saturday, August 9, paid parking will apply on Prince Mosaad Bin Jalawi Road in both directions, between King Abdulaziz Road and Makkah Al-Mukarramah Road. Paid parking will also take effect Saturday on Makkah Road, from King Abdulaziz Road to the intersection with Prince Mosaad Bin Jalawi Road. Through the Riyadh Parking app, linked to the national Nafath platform, residents can pay for app also uses camera-equipped monitoring vehicles to enforce regulations. Notably, the new initiative aims to regulate over 140,000 unpaid residential spaces and 24,000 paid commercial spaces across the capital. The project represents a significant partnership between Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company, the mayoralty's development arm, and STC. The current phase will also cover twelve districts, including Al-Wurud, Al-Rahmaniyah, western Al-Olaya, Al-Murouj, King Fahd and Al-Sulaymaniyah, as well as four southern districts. Related Topics: Saudi Road Code Now Supports Safe Autonomous Vehicles Integration SAR Removes 1 Million Truck Trips from Kingdom's Roads Riyadh Roads Development Program Launched with $13 Billion Projects Short link : Post Views: 23
Argaam
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Argaam
Riyadh Parking: Non-paid spaces in Al-Wurud to be activated tomorrow
The Riyadh Parking project said that the managed, non-paid parking spaces within residential neighborhoods in Al-Wurud district will be activated as of tomorrow, Aug.10. Residents of managed areas will be required to obtain permits for themselves and their visitors via the Riyadh Parking mobile application, in order to limit the spillover of vehicles from commercial streets into residential neighborhoods. According to data from Argaam, Riyadh Municipality launched the first phase of the Riyadh Parking project in August last year, aiming to enhance quality of life in the capital by regulating public parking and developing smart, innovative solutions to reduce improper and random parking practices. The first phase of the project included the creation and management of more than 24,000 public parking spaces on main and commercial streets, and the management of over 140,000 parking spaces in adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Gulf Business
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
Riyadh curbs parking hassles: Residential permits rolled out
Image credit: Getty Images The Riyadh Parking Project has introduced the first phase of managed unpaid parking in residential neighborhoods, marking a significant step toward organising public parking and reducing traffic congestion. This move aims to prevent vehicles from commercial streets spilling into nearby residential areas, enhancing the quality of life for residents. Building on the success of paid parking zones in commercial districts, the project now regulates residential parking through digital permits issued via the Riyadh Parking app. These permits allow residents and their visitors to park conveniently while curbing unregulated parking that often causes inconvenience. The pilot phase launched in the Al Worood neighborhood, with plans to gradually expand to other areas adjoining paid parking zones, Read- The Riyadh Parking app, integrated with the national Nafath platform, offers a secure and user-friendly way for residents to manage permits. Enforcement is supported by periodic monitoring vehicles equipped with cameras to ensure compliance. Launched in August 2024, Riyadh Parking is among the world's largest smart parking initiatives, targeting the regulation of over 140,000 unpaid residential spaces and 24,000 paid commercial spots across 12 zones. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's goals to create a more organized urban environment and improve city living standards.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Arab News
New parking management system for Riyadh residential areas
RIYADH: A new system to regulate parking in Riyadh's residential neighborhoods will come into effect on Saturday. The managed parking system will issue digital permits to residents and visitors through the Riyadh Parking app, without a fee. It was introduced to reduce congestion and prevent vehicles from main roads spilling into residential areas, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new system will be rolled out initially in the Al-Wurud neighborhood, with plans in place to expand the project to other areas near existing paid parking zones. It aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal to create a more organized urban environment and improve quality of life for residents. The project follows the earlier introduction of paid parking on some streets in the capital in 2024. Riyadh Parking also announced the introduction of paid parking in several new locations. From Saturday, paid parking will be in effect on Prince Mosaad Bin Jalawi Road in both directions, between King Abdulaziz Road and Makkah Al-Mukarramah Road. The Makkah Road, from King Abdulaziz Road to the intersection of Prince Msaad bin Jalawi Road, will also require paid parking from Saturday. The Riyadh Parking app, linked to the national Nafath platform, allows residents to pay for parking. It also uses monitoring vehicles equipped with cameras to enforce parking regulations. It aims to regulate more than 140,000 unpaid residential spaces and 24,000 paid commercial spaces across the capital. Twelve districts, including Al-Wurud, Al-Rahmaniyah, western Al-Olaya, Al-Murouj, King Fahd and Al-Sulaymaniyah, as well as four southern districts, will be covered in this phase. The project is the result of a partnership between Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company, the mayoralty's development arm, and STC.
Arabian Business
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Riyadh launches first phase of managed residential parking to slash congestion and protect spaces for residents
Riyadh has begun the first phase of managed unpaid parking in residential neighbourhoods, aiming to reduce congestion, protect parking spaces for residents, and prevent spillover from busy commercial streets. Part of the Riyadh Parking Project—one of the world's largest smart parking initiatives—the scheme aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to create a more organised urban environment and improve residents' quality of life. The initiative builds on the earlier rollout of paid parking zones on commercial streets and will regulate residential parking through digital permits issued to residents and their visitors via the Riyadh Parking app. Riyadh car parking Linked to the national Nafath platform for secure login, the app ensures that unpaid residential spaces are prioritised for residents, reducing the inconvenience caused by unregulated parking. The first phase covers Al Worood neighbourhood, with gradual expansion planned to other districts bordering paid parking zones. Enforcement will be supported by monitoring vehicles equipped with cameras, carrying out periodic patrols to ensure compliance. Launched in August 2024, the Parking Project aims to manage over 140,000 unpaid residential spaces and 24,000 paid commercial spaces across 12 zones—making it one of the largest coordinated parking systems globally.
