Justification Of Restrictions On Underground Parking Construction In Moscow: Potential, Environmental Risks And Trade-Offs
Abstract
Moscow, as a highly urbanized metropolis, faces parking deficits and environmental challenges. Recent policy trends favor restricting underground parking construction. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the environmental effectiveness of such restrictions and identifies associated trade-offs. The methodology encompassed environmental monitoring data analysis (Mosekomonitoring), regulatory authority reports (Rospotrebnadzor), pollution dispersion modeling (AERMOD), transportation behavior statistics evaluation (Moscow Traffic Management Center), and literature review. Results indicate that restrictions potentially reduce groundwater contamination risks (up to 2.5 times the maximum permissible concentration of petroleum products) and soil pollution, while decreasing energy consumption (58–72 t CO₂/ year per 1 000 m²). However, significant risks emerge: elevated street-level emissions (15–20% increase in downtown areas), heightened noise pollution (up to 65 dB) in residential zones due to informal parking, and reduced opportunities for surface green space development. The analysis demonstrates that environmental effectiveness depends critically on location (greater in central areas), alternative infrastructure development (public transit, car-sharing systems) and implementation of treatment technologies at surface parking facilities. The restriction serves as an effective policy instrument within comprehensive urban planning frameworks, though it necessitates area-specific approaches, investment in transportation alternatives, and mitigation measures to address adverse impacts.
About the Authors
V. A. Pashinin
Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «Russian University of Transport»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pashinin Valery Alekseevich - Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, RUT (MIIT)
127055, Moscow, Obraztsova Street, 9, Building 3
A. V. Fedorkov
Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «Russian University of Transport»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Fedorkov Aleksandr Vladimirovich - PhD Student, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, RUT (MIIT)
127055, Moscow, Obraztsova Street, 9, Building 3
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Pashinin V.A., Fedorkov A.V. Justification Of Restrictions On Underground Parking Construction In Moscow: Potential, Environmental Risks And Trade-Offs. Moscow Transport. Science and Designn. 2025;(3):31-36. (In Russ.)
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