3 parking lots, but only room for 2: The squeeze at Singapore's older car parks
With the average vehicle size growing over the years, motorists are having a tough time navigating tight lots and ramps at some older car parks.
Singapore's older car parks are facing a squeeze as vehicle sizes have grown over the years. Shaw House on Scotts Road, once a popular parking option, now struggles to accommodate larger modern cars due to its narrow lots and tight ramps. Even with several empty spaces, drivers find themselves unable to park due to the cramped conditions.
The problem is not limited to Shaw House; other older buildings such as People's Park Complex, Burlington Square, and OCBC Centre have also been reported to have narrow lots and tight corners. According to Transport & Environment, the average width of new cars sold in Europe has been increasing by about 0.5cm annually since 2015.
Despite Singapore's car park infrastructure remaining largely unchanged, the growing number of larger vehicles is creating an increasingly awkward fit. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has issued new requirements for car parks built to earlier standards, but these do not apply to existing developments. Drivers in Singapore have taken notice, with some avoiding car parks altogether or driving to higher levels to find better parking.
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