
Provide free resident parking permits for residents living within paid parking zones.
International precedents:
- Manchester, UK – Residents in permit zones receive free resident parking permits.
- Ghent, Belgium – The first resident parking permit is free; fees apply only to additional vehicles.
- Germany (various cities) – Resident permits allow free parking within designated residential
zones.
- Banff, Canada – Residents are eligible for free parking permits in paid areas.
- Manly (NSW), Australia – Residents receive a free parking permit for their primary vehicle.
- Brisbane (QLD), Australia – Residents in parking control areas receive free or highly subsidized resident permits.
the undersigned residents of Zuilen (Utrecht)
Utrecht to adopt a similar system, ensuring fairness, accessibility, and livability for residents of Utrecht and introduce free resident parking permits for residents living within paid parking zones.