City hikes up street parking fees by 25%

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that effective May 29, hourly pay station parking will increase by 25 per cent, or up to 75 cents per hour. This increase is a result of budget considerations and is motivated by the goals of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan, which aims to create connected, healthy, affordable and sustainable travel options. 

Where on-street paid parking is available, it is divided into parking zones. Parking rates are based on time-of-day demand within the parking zones. Rates vary by zone and time can be purchased in 15 minute increments. On-street pay stations allow for payment by coin, debit card, credit card, and HotSpot

For more information, visit halifax.ca/parking.

Source: Release

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