Patna: Patna’s plans to introduce hydraulic bike parking have been revised, with authorities now opting to build one near the Multi Modal Hub instead of the previously proposed Boring Road site. The decision has sparked discontent among residents and shopkeepers in the Boring Road area, who said the move could have eased parking woes in the neighbourhood.
Originally, the city’s municipal authorities intended to construct hydraulic bike parking at three locations: Kadamkuan Vending Zone, Mauryalok Complex, and Boring Road. However, the Boring Road site was deemed unsuitable following a site inspection, prompting a shift to the Multi Model Hub, an area near Patna railway station.
“It is very difficult to park vehicles here due to encroachment,” said a local resident. “If a bike parking facility had been built on Boring Road, it would have been much more convenient and ensured the safety of vehicles.”
Shopkeeper echoed these concerns, highlighting Boring Road’s popularity as a commercial and recreational hub. “As evening falls, the area becomes extremely crowded with people coming to eat, shop, and socialise,” he said. “Due to the lack of parking, vehicles are often parked on the roads, causing obstructions and fines from the traffic police. Proper parking facilities could have prevented these problems.”
Priya Saurabh, Public Relations Officer of Patna Smart City, explained that the new location was chosen to address safety and convenience concerns near the station, where footfall is high. “During the inspection of Boring Road, no suitable site was found,” she said. “Building the parking near the Multi Model Hub will benefit more people and reduce theft and congestion caused by vehicles parked on the streets.”
The city has finalised a 3D design for the hydraulic bike parking units. Construction is expected to begin this month, with each facility taking approximately three months to complete. The total project cost is estimated at Rs 3.42 crore, with Rs 1.14 crore allocated per unit. Each steel structure will measure nine metres long and seven metres wide, accommodating 96 two-wheelers per unit, and a combined capacity of 288 bikes across all three locations.
