The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has initiated a comprehensive park-and-ride survey as part of its broader strategy to overhaul the nation’s transportation system. The survey, which was officially announced on the government’s communications platform, includes 12 questions aimed at understanding the public’s travel habits and preferences. Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour, revealed the details of this initiative during a post-Cabinet media briefing on November 20. The proposed park-and-ride system will allow commuters from Arima, Chaguanas, Couva, and San Fernando to park their vehicles at secure locations and take buses or maxi taxis to Port of Spain. This concept, while not new to Trinidad and Tobago, was first popularized by former Port of Spain mayor Louis Lee Sing in 2012 as part of a traffic control experiment in Woodbrook. In a recent phone interview, Lee Sing praised the government’s plan, emphasizing the country’s financial constraints and the need for innovative traffic management solutions. He highlighted the importance of utilizing existing resources efficiently and expressed optimism about the long-term benefits of the initiative. Lee Sing also suggested that similar traffic management strategies could be applied along the east-west corridor, including areas like Sixth Avenue Barataria and Boundary Road, Croisée. He urged the public to be patient and allow the plan to develop, noting that effective traffic management requires time, adherence to new rules, and consistent enforcement. The government’s park-and-ride initiative is seen as a progressive step towards addressing the nation’s transportation challenges and improving overall traffic efficiency.
Government begins park-and-ride survey, Lee Sing suggests one-way traffic for east-west corridor
