Budapest district mayor introduces groundbreaking proposal to solve parking troubles
The mayor of Budapest’s 7th district, Péter Niedermüller, a former MEP of the left-liberal Democratic Coalition, turned to the Budapest Municipal Council with a groundbreaking proposal to solve the parking situation in the capital’s downtown.
According to Niedermüller, the number of locals-only parking places in the 7th district (Elizabethtown) is rapidly increasing. He added that the municipal council even created parking places solely used by residents 24/5. However, they believe drivers should pay for parking on weekends instead of only on workdays. That is how they would like to free more parking spaces for local car owners and users.
Therefore, the district council decided to turn to the Municipal Council of Budapest and request their approval to introduce paid parking in the entire district.
They hope such a decision would encourage all “visitors” of the district to use public transportation instead of their vehicles. Furthermore, they would like to help the local car owners.
If the Municipal Council supports the proposal, it may start a trend, and other districts may introduce similar regulations to help locals and keep outsiders away from their precious parking lots.
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