Parking

Paris will transform into an urban oasis by 2030, replacing parking spaces with trees in a bold initiative to combat extreme heat caused by climate change.

Sofia Airport will close the multi-storey parking facility at Terminal 2 due to reconstruction. In a statement to NOVA, airport officials announced that the facility will be closed to entry starting November 25. Vehicles currently parked there will be able to exit over the next two weeks, after which they will need to be towed to an impound lot.

The constant increase in tourist traffic also creates the need for new infrastructure, to avoid making life in the city unlivable.

When 200 to 300 tourist buses circulate in Athens for months, every day, every year, authorities must figure out where they will park so that central avenues do not turn into makeshift parking lots.

The taxi industry in Bulgaria is issuing an ultimatum to the local government due to recent changes in road organization, particularly the removal of taxi stands in Sofia. This dissatisfaction follows protests from residents in the city center, with taxi drivers feeling adversely affected by the elimination of many spaces designated for their vehicles.

In recent days, the picturesque coastline in Istanbul's Sarıyer district had been marred by caravans, prompting authorities to remove the recreational vehicles following a wave of discontent among local residents.

The surge in caravans parked in the Kefeliköy and Piyasa streets limited parking space for residents, leading to mounting complaints lodged with local officials.

The Deputy Mayor for Transport of Sofia, Iliyan Pavlov, advocates for an extension of the operating hours of the blue zone for paid parking, suggesting it should be effective beyond its current 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. timeframe on weekdays and Saturdays.

The recent implementation of traffic and parking adjustments along key boulevards and streets in Sofia's city center has sparked heated debates and disputes among residents. Notably, alterations on Vitosha, Patriarch Eftimi, and Fritjof Nansen boulevards, including diagonal parking arrangements, have fueled discussions on social media platforms.

Municipal councilors affiliated with the "Spasi Sofia" movement are advocating for changes to the parking system in the capital city. Among their proposals is the extension of the blue zone to include Sundays, along with an additional hour of operation until 9:00 PM. The aim is to manage parking more effectively and alleviate congestion, particularly in busy areas.

Drivers should to avoid movement and parking of their vehicles along the mentioned routes

In Sofia, authorities have introduced the first-ever park patrol equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This initiative, spearheaded by the Center for Urban Mobility, signals a significant shift in how parking violations are monitored and addressed in the bustling metropolitan area.