Traffic - Cities want to increase charges for residents' parking
Many larger cities in North Rhine-Westphalia want to increase the fees for residents' parking. In Münster, for example, the annual fee for residents' parking permits is set to rise from 17 euros to 260 euros from February 2024. Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen and Bonn are also planning increases, according to a survey by Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
A spokesperson for the city of Düsseldorf explained that public space had previously been made available "almost free of charge" for residents' parking. This no longer fits in with a modern traffic strategy and mobility planning, which envisages fewer cars in cities.
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- Despite the planned increases in residents' parking fees in cities like Münster, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen, some residents may still prefer to use public transportation or carpooling to avoid the higher costs.
- The German Press Agency (DPA) reported that the city of Cologne is planning to increase the cost of residents' parking permits, similar to what is happening in Münster and other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- In Düsseldorf, where public space for residents' parking has been available almost for free, the new traffic strategy aims to reduce the number of cars in the city, which is part of the reason why charges for residents' parking are increasing.
- Bad weather can also impact traffic in North Rhine-Westphalia, making it challenging for residents to find parking spaces and adding to the demand for residents' parking permits.
- Shipping companies that transport goods through North Rhine-Westphalia may be affected by traffic congestion caused by increased residents' parking fees, leading to delays and potentially higher costs for their businesses.
- While the city of Bonn is also considering increasing the fees for residents' parking, it may face opposition from some residents who rely on their cars due to the city's geographical location and public transportation alternatives being less efficient compared to other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Source: www.stern.de
