The cost of feeding a parking meter looks set to jump in Christchurch. Recommended new fees laid out in the city council's draft annual plan include $4 for an hour's on-street metered parking, up from $3.10 currently. The city council has already stated it wants to reduce traffic congestion in the central city and prioritise on-street parking for mobility spaces, loading zones and short stay parking. READ MORE:* Evidence of a council focus on reining in rates increases* Christchurch rates look set to increase by 4.65 per cent, lower than forecast* Suburbs face parking charges as Christchurch battles traffic troubleOther proposals in the draft plan include raising the annual cost of residents' on-street parking permits from $54 to $60. The draft annual plan is yet to be considered by the full council and the finalised version will take effect in July.

Source: Stuff February 10, 2020 15:56 UTC