The government is considering the introduction of parking meters in St. John’s as part of efforts to ease chronic congestion in the capital.
Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant told reporters at the post-Cabinet media briefing that the St. John’s Development Corporation, working with the Transport Board, recently discussed the plan and is drafting a policy paper for Cabinet approval.
“We are all familiar with the problem of gaining parking in St. John’s,” Merchant said. “The St. John’s Development Corporation, in conjunction with the Transport Board, is looking at the implementation of parking meters in St. John’s.”
He said the proposal will determine where the meters are placed and how the revenue generated will be allocated.
If approved, the plan would mark a significant shift in how parking is managed in the city, where limited space and heavy traffic have long been a source of frustration for residents and visitors alike.
