Suwon Public Parking Lots Offer First Hour Free Starting July 1

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Starting July 1, citizens will be able to use Suwon's public parking lots for free for one hour.

Suwon Special Status City announced on the 28th that it will provide the first hour of free parking to citizens using 46 outdoor public parking lots operated by Suwon City Corporation to enable convenient access to public parking facilities. After one hour, parking fees will be charged at rates determined by each lot per 10 minutes.

Public office parking facilities, cargo vehicle depots, and paid street parking lots are excluded from the first-hour free parking benefit.

Additionally, to activate the use of some parking lots in urban fringe areas near residential areas, the city plans to implement temporary night pass discounts and parking fee reductions during July.

A city official stated, "The first-hour free parking benefit at public parking lots is expected to reduce illegal parking and alleviate traffic congestion," and "We hope more citizens will use public parking lots and that local commercial districts will revitalize." The official added, "We will continue to implement efficient parking policies so that citizens can park more conveniently."