JB paid parking gantry hopes to ease congestion in commercial areas
Johor Bahru has implemented a paid parking gantry system in the Larkin commercial area to reduce congestion caused by long-term parking. While the system has successfully freed up parking spaces for local shoppers, some residents and businesses have expressed concerns regarding the cost.
Why it matters
Urban parking management is a common challenge in growing cities, highlighting the tension between infrastructure efficiency and affordability.
Jalan Geroda in Larkin is a popular shopping and dining area located near the Larkin Sentral bus terminal.
Listen Summarise Johor Bahru has introduced a paid parking gantry system in busy areas like Jalan Geroda to manage parking, especially for Singapore workers who parked all day, freeing up over 30% of lots. The system charges RM2 for the first hour and RM1 for subsequent hours, with monthly passes available; this has encouraged some workers to switch to motorcycles or park elsewhere, causing spillover traffic. While businesses see improved traffic flow, some find parking costs high; experts say parking controls alone won’t solve congestion without better public transport and park-and-ride options. AI generated
JOHOR BAHRU – Despite having lived in the busy town of Larkin in central Johor Bahru all her life, 41-year-old Norhayatie Syawal had avoided the popular commercial area in Jalan Geroda near the Larkin bus terminal for years.
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