Shoppers and business people will be pleased to see parking rates have been reduced.
There is still a cost, but it is very minimal.
The big advantage of this move is the amount of time shoppers now have – they get double the time for the same price.
Prior to this latest move, shoppers would pay $2 for the first hour and $3 for the second hour. Now they are getting a full hour for a $1.50 and if they go over the river bank car park, the price is only 70c.
There have been questions about free parking.
My argument is that there is still a need for time limited parking to ensure everyone has the opportunity to park alongside their favourite shops.
Our research showed that people come to town because of what is on offer at the shops, or because they have special errands or a wish to pick up specific items. There is little evidence that free parking encourages people to come to town just for the sake of it.
I believe the parking fee reduction is a good move and will encourage shoppers to spend more time in the Central Business District.
Further information is available on the City council website
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