Chaotic parking continues to plague Antananarivo. Poorly parked vehicles remain numerous across several streets in the capital. Occupied sidewalks, double-parked cars, and vehicles on roadways persist despite recent enforcement efforts.
In the 67 Ha district, residents cite difficulty finding parking spaces. "There's no parking left, but we have to park somewhere," says Solonantenaina, a neighborhood resident.
Lack of spaces doesn't explain all violations, however. Some vehicles occupy sidewalks, forcing pedestrians onto the road. Others are parked in front of gates, blocking access to homes. Double-parking also slows traffic, particularly on narrow streets.
The problem extends to vehicles left immobilized for days. "There are cars that stay in the same spot for a long time. Sometimes we don't even know who they belong to," says a local resident.
The Urban Municipality of Antananarivo (CUA) has already implemented measures against these practices. Wheel clamps are applied to violating vehicles. Cars can also be towed and impounded when abandoned or illegally parked.
On the ground, problematic parking remains frequent. It continues disrupting traffic and reducing pedestrian space. The effectiveness of current measures remains to be proven.
Fanilo Mampianintsoa