Residential parking using the "Flower" model (Brno, Czechia)
Area: urban
Date implemented: since 2018
How long from concept to implementation: 10 years
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: CA parking system was established for residents and parking subscribers using the "flower model". A parking permit (for both residents and subscribers) is valid not only in the location of their homes or places of business (the centre of the “flower”), but also in all neighbouring areas (the “petals”). The only exception applies to the most central part of the city where only local residents are allowed to park. For visitors, the system is simply divided in three Visitor zones (A, B and C). In Zone A (historic city centre), no entry is possible for visitors without a permit (except for the Veselá area which is possible to drive through, but with no parking allowed). Zone B is a ring around the historic city centre where free parking is permitted for 60 minutes a day, then for the price of CZK 30 for each additional hour. In Zone C, 60 minutes of free parking a day is possible, then for the price of CZK 20 for each additional hour. To use free parking, one always needs to register with the parking meter or via mobile phone.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: helps to increase parking turnover, and improves overall parking regulation, lack of parking spaces, and accomodates preferences of residents.
Lessons learnt: after user comments, the system was changed somewhat: traffic signs were changed to be less complicated; payment for parking via SMS became possible; split into three visitor zones.
Tips for replication: don't set parking prices too low at the beginning of implementation (residential and visitor), because later it is difficult to change.
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Date implemented: since 2018
How long from concept to implementation: 10 years
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: CA parking system was established for residents and parking subscribers using the "flower model". A parking permit (for both residents and subscribers) is valid not only in the location of their homes or places of business (the centre of the “flower”), but also in all neighbouring areas (the “petals”). The only exception applies to the most central part of the city where only local residents are allowed to park. For visitors, the system is simply divided in three Visitor zones (A, B and C). In Zone A (historic city centre), no entry is possible for visitors without a permit (except for the Veselá area which is possible to drive through, but with no parking allowed). Zone B is a ring around the historic city centre where free parking is permitted for 60 minutes a day, then for the price of CZK 30 for each additional hour. In Zone C, 60 minutes of free parking a day is possible, then for the price of CZK 20 for each additional hour. To use free parking, one always needs to register with the parking meter or via mobile phone.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: helps to increase parking turnover, and improves overall parking regulation, lack of parking spaces, and accomodates preferences of residents.
Lessons learnt: after user comments, the system was changed somewhat: traffic signs were changed to be less complicated; payment for parking via SMS became possible; split into three visitor zones.
Tips for replication: don't set parking prices too low at the beginning of implementation (residential and visitor), because later it is difficult to change.
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