For Prague Commuters, Parking Is Becoming Part of the Stress

It’s a daily struggle: will there still be a spot? The question concerns finding an open parking space at park-and-ride (P+R) facilities on the outer edge of Prague. The fact that parking in the centre of Prague on a weekday is almost impossible is nothing new; the city administration has long been urging commuting drivers to leave their cars on the edge of the capital and use public transport. The goal is to take pressure off both central parking areas and the city’s congested roads. However, lately even the capacity at P+R lots and garages has started to run short. Every day, tens of thousands of vehicles pour into the city, but park-and-ride sites have capacity for only around 4,500 vehicles. For many drivers, the situation is becoming a growing source of stress. A large number of drivers, not only from Central Bohemia but also from a wide surrounding area, arrive via the D10 and D11 motorways and use this parking garage. Most spaces in the surrounding area are managed by shopping centres, making it nearly impossible to find parking anywhere near Černý Most. Occasionally, a free spot appears in the remote lot next to the garage. Driving further offers... The post For Prague Commuters, Parking Is Becoming Part of the Stress appeared first on Prague Morning .

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