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[–] swemg@sh.itjust.works 84 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Or you could turn that parking spot on a nice service area. As it is done in many countries now. We need to stop giving that much space to cars and trucks

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 18 points 5 days ago

During covid several prominent areas in my area turned about half the parking spots into outdoor seating...

They never stopped it. People love it!

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

And if we do, charge for parking. Lots of charging.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Even then its renting out public space. Imo just let the restaurants rent it for the same rate. Why do we need to reserve like 40% of our public spaces for car owners?

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Pushing for paid parking will help to move in the right direction. The funding can help to improve and install walking / biking infrastructure and public transit. It can be a deterrent to car drivers, potentially causing them to opt into using those other services. As well as mitigate traffic and shift congestion.

Paid parking is always better for the anti car movement than free parking. It's a means to an end of car culture.