The proposed changes included a new nightly rate of $2 to $3 per hour, depending on downtown zone.
AT chief executive Dean Kimpton said in May that the decision was made to “keep mayors and councilors fully informed and enable further discussion with key stakeholders and those most affected.” has been postponed to October 1st.
Auckland Transport CEO Dean Kimpton. Auckland Transport delayed the introduction of 24-hour parking charges in May to October, but has now postponed them again. Photo/Jason Oxenham
On Tuesday, when the new fees were due to be introduced, AT released a statement saying it was working with community and business representatives and elected officials to arrive at a suitable proposal that would not impact the vibrancy of the city centre. He said he had held dozens of discussions.
“Nothing will change on October 1st as we allow all feedback to be heard and considered. A decision will not be communicated until December 2024 at the earliest,” it said in a statement.
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Mr Brown said he was pleased the public was given a fair opportunity to provide feedback before a decision was made.
CBD resident Anil Ramnath said the changes could cost him $11,000 a year. Photo/Sylvie Winley
One inner-city resident, Anil Ramnath, told the Herald in May that the changes could cost more than $11,000 a year.
At $2 an hour, he said, the St. Paul Street Apartments zone near Simmons Street would cost him $216 a week, or $11,232 a year. He said the figures do not include parking fees during peak hours.
From July 1st, new parking fees for Sundays and public holidays have started as planned.
Changes to Wynyard Quarter will be postponed until a defective footbridge is repaired.
Based on its parking strategy, AT prioritizes on-street parking management in the city center and eight metro centres.
According to the strategy, these areas will be subject to “increased parking fees and time-limited parking.”
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