PLM Pledges Road Town Multi-Level Parking
People's Leadership Movement leader Mark Vanterpool has committed to building multi-level parking facilities in Road Town under a PLM administration. The former Communications and Works Minister stated that the capital urgently needs modern, mixed-use parking infrastructure to support local commerce and alleviate congestion.
People's Leadership Movement leader Mark Vanterpool has pledged that multi-level parking will become a reality in Road Town should his party form the next government. Speaking on the People's Mic Podcast, the former Minister for Communications and Works and Fourth District Representative asserted that modern vertical parking facilities are unavoidable if the territory's capital is to effectively address longstanding congestion while supporting local business activity.
Vanterpool outlined a vision for modern, mixed-use developments designed to blend aesthetic appeal with commercial utility in the heart of Road Town. He stated that the capital must move toward infrastructure that integrates vehicle capacity with retail and office spaces to maximize land use. "The suggestions and the proposal that we had made on multi-level parking in the city of Road Town, there’s no way you’re going to get away from it," Vanterpool said during the broadcast. "We need to move in that direction and hopefully we can create some multi-level parking that are aesthetically beautiful, functional with a mix of parking and businesses, and hopefully that can happen soon.
And it will happen under a PLM government." Reflecting on his previous tenure in government, Vanterpool pointed to past surface parking developments as evidence of his ability to deliver infrastructure projects. He referenced several public parking areas developed under his supervision, including the parking lot near Bobby's Supermarket, parking grounds near the Dr.
Orlando Smith Hospital, and various smaller lots situated throughout Road Town. Parking availability and traffic congestion have remained persistent challenges for residents, commuters, and business owners operating in Tortola's commercial hub. Multi-storey parking structures have been featured in political manifestos previously, including during the 2019 general election campaign when the Virgin Islands Party proposed inviting public tenders for high-rise facilities in the capital.
As economic activity in Road Town expands, urban planning and transportation infrastructure continue to be key focal points for political leaders seeking viable long-term solutions for motorists and business operators across the territory.
Primary source: BVI Platinum