Ending the even and odd game
Ending the even and odd game
25 January, 2011 - If you intend to make a trip to Tashichhodzong or the offices in the vicinity starting today, you no longer have to go through the calendar and make sure it matches your vehicle registration number.
The entry system formulated in a manner that even numbered vehicle could be accommodated in the so called dzong parking area on even dates and odd numbers on odd dates has been lifted. With an intention to ease vehicle congestion and for security purposes, the traffic division of Royal Bhutan Police had initiated the rule in April 2009. Traffic superintendent, Passang Dorji, said the rule was being lifted after the completion of a new parking area near Royal Civil Service Commission office. The move was made after a thorough study. Passang Dorji said the traffic conducted a physical study focusing on the number of parking areas in relation to the number of vehicles entering and exiting the location.On an average, about 220 vehicles were parked inside the dzong area and 134 vehicles were parked outside in a day, he said.Those who grudgingly parked outside used the high court parking and the former ground used by many to practice driving. They then walked up to the dzong and the offices, which involved a lot of hassle. He said including every possible parking space, the study found about 214 vehicles could be accommodated in the existing parking and another 160 in the recently completed parking area. They could also afford to have about 580 vehicles entering and exiting the dzong parking in a day.Every individual can drive in and out comfortably, he said. This, however, follows with a new rule.Those who work in offices inside the dzong should enter from the gate to the Tendrelthang, behind the dzong, and use the parking lot there, said Passang Dorji. By Dawa Gyelmo
25 January, 2011 - If you intend to make a trip to Tashichhodzong or the offices in the vicinity starting today, you no longer have to go through the calendar and make sure it matches your vehicle registration number.
The entry system formulated in a manner that even numbered vehicle could be accommodated in the so called dzong parking area on even dates and odd numbers on odd dates has been lifted. With an intention to ease vehicle congestion and for security purposes, the traffic division of Royal Bhutan Police had initiated the rule in April 2009. Traffic superintendent, Passang Dorji, said the rule was being lifted after the completion of a new parking area near Royal Civil Service Commission office. The move was made after a thorough study. Passang Dorji said the traffic conducted a physical study focusing on the number of parking areas in relation to the number of vehicles entering and exiting the location.On an average, about 220 vehicles were parked inside the dzong area and 134 vehicles were parked outside in a day, he said.Those who grudgingly parked outside used the high court parking and the former ground used by many to practice driving. They then walked up to the dzong and the offices, which involved a lot of hassle. He said including every possible parking space, the study found about 214 vehicles could be accommodated in the existing parking and another 160 in the recently completed parking area. They could also afford to have about 580 vehicles entering and exiting the dzong parking in a day.Every individual can drive in and out comfortably, he said. This, however, follows with a new rule.Those who work in offices inside the dzong should enter from the gate to the Tendrelthang, behind the dzong, and use the parking lot there, said Passang Dorji. By Dawa Gyelmo
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