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Budapesten hét szervezet új parkolási szabályzatot javasol. A javaslat célja a forgalom csökkentése és több hely teremtése gyalogosoknak és bicikliseknek. Drágább parkolás lenne nem helyieknek. Javasolják a környezetszennyező autók kedvezményeinek megszüntetését is. Ezek a változtatások zöldebb városi környezetet teremtenének.
Translation
In Budapest, seven organisations have proposed a new parking regulation. The aim of the proposal is to reduce traffic and create more space for pedestrians and cyclists. Parking would be more expensive for non-locals. They also suggest eliminating incentives for environmentally harmful vehicles. These changes would create a greener urban environment.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What is one goal of the proposed parking regulation changes in Budapest?
One goal is to reduce traffic and create more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Question 2: What is suggested to happen to parking fees for non-locals under the new proposal?
Parking fees for non-locals would become more expensive.
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▌13/10/2024
In Budapest, a coalition of seven civil organisations has put forward a proposal to significantly reform parking regulations across Hungary's capital. This initiative was detailed in a recently distributed 15-point document intended for review at the October 4 meeting of the Budapest General Assembly. The core aim of the proposal is to address the city's traffic congestion and improve the availability of parking spaces, thereby fostering more space for walking and cycling.
The organisations, including the Levegő Munkacsoport and the Közlekedő Tömeg Egyesület, have argued that existing parking practices inadequately reflect the true value of public space occupied by vehicles. They suggest that current parking fees do not cover the economic cost of using these communal areas, promoting a high reliance on private cars and underutilising alternative transport modes like cycling.
A pivotal recommendation of the proposal involves doubling the parking fees for non-local residents, while local residents could see a phased increase in their parking costs. The coalition also proposes eliminating all residential discounts for environmentally harmful automobiles. Additionally, stringent parking restrictions would be applied to protected areas, prohibiting entry for certain high-emission vehicles.
Budapest Parking Reform: Civil Groups Propose Fee Increases (Illustration)
The plan includes a transition from procedure fees to redemption fees for parking permits, with a new structure for residential discounts based on the number of cars owned per household. There is also a consideration to progressively diminish these privileges to encourage off-street parking solutions.
Proponents argue that transition to market-driven parking pricing could help reallocate street space away from cars and make way for greener urban environments. This transformation, they believe, will improve air quality and overall urban liveability. Discussions with various districts have already begun to ensure these changes align with broader urban development goals.
The suggested changes have sparked debate about their implications on traffic patterns and access to parking spaces, especially in districts currently free from parking fees. By implementing such measures, the civil associations are advocating for a cultural shift in the recognition of street space as a valuable resource, aiming for a net positive impact on Budapest's quality of life.
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