Batumi City Hall is preparing a new approach to traffic management, street design and parking, with nearly GEL 1 million allocated across two public tenders.
According to Batumelebi’s October 19 report, the municipality plans to develop new traffic-management schemes, redesign selected streets and assess the city’s existing parking system.
The initiative could eventually change how residents, visitors and property owners navigate some of Batumi’s busiest neighborhoods.
What Is Included in the Plan?
The municipality has announced two separate tenders:
- GEL 495,000 for traffic-management schemes and multimodal street design.
- GEL 500,000 for a parking inventory and new parking-management strategy.
The first contract предусматривает подготовку проектов within 12 months after signing, while the parking study must be completed within four months.
Both tenders are scheduled to accept bids from November 12 to November 17, 2026.
More Space for Pedestrians and Public Transport
The proposed street designs follow Complete Streets principles, which prioritize safer and more accessible roads for different types of transport.
The technical requirements include improved sidewalks, cycling infrastructure, public transport lanes, road markings and potential changes to street layouts.
Non-motorized transport receives priority, followed by public transport and private vehicles.
The objective is to improve mobility without compromising pedestrian safety or accessibility.
Could Batumi Introduce Hourly Parking Fees?
The second tender focuses on evaluating Batumi’s existing parking arrangements, including parking subscriptions, tariffs, enforcement and available spaces.
One possible outcome is a recommendation to introduce zone-based hourly parking charges in selected areas.
However, no new parking fees or implementation dates have been approved. The current initiative concerns research and planning rather than immediate changes to parking regulations.
Why It Matters for Property Buyers
Parking availability and transport accessibility are important factors when choosing residential property in Batumi.
In densely developed areas such as Old Batumi, Alley of Heroes and parts of New Boulevard, buyers should consider not only proximity to the sea but also everyday access to their buildings.
Dedicated parking, public transport connections and pedestrian-friendly streets can influence a property’s convenience for both permanent residents and tenants.
Better traffic management could improve neighborhood accessibility over time, although the impact will depend on which recommendations are eventually implemented.
Our View
Batumi’s proposed strategy addresses a practical challenge facing the city’s expanding residential market.
As new developments increase urban density, parking and mobility infrastructure become increasingly important to neighborhood quality.
The key issue is implementation. Previous traffic-management projects in Batumi have faced criticism, and the municipality will need to demonstrate that new planning translates into meaningful improvements on the streets.
For property buyers, accessibility and parking should already be part of any location assessment — regardless of whether the proposed reforms move forward.
