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From our friends at the Parking Reform Network:

A study from Germany, published in the Journal of Transport Policy, surveyed 1,186 residents across eight neighborhoods to uncover what parking policies people actually support. The findings offer key lessons for advocates and policymakers:

Key Takeaways:

1. Targeted measures can be popular with the right framing

   • Higher parking fees for SUVs had broader support than those targeting all cars.

   • Enforcement (ticketing, towing) can be widely accepted when tied to clear benefits.

2. Converting parking space for livability is more popular than for mobility services

   • Converting spaces for parks, benches, or large sidewalks beat alternatives like car-share stations or EV charging stations.

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Benito Perez
Policy Director
Transportation For America
Washington DC
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