Gapyeong-gun to Implement Paid Parking at Four Public Parking Lots Starting January Next Year
To Prevent Long-Term Parking and Promote Parking Rotation
Operation Starts from January 2, 2025
Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Tae-won) announced on the 11th that starting January 2 next year, four public parking lots will be converted to paid parking to prevent long-term and fixed parking and to promote parking turnover.
Gapyeong-gun plans to charge fees for four public parking lots starting January 2 next year to prevent long-term and fixed parking and to promote parking turnover. Provided by Gapyeong-gun
View original imageAccording to the county, there are currently 20 paid parking lots in Gapyeong-gun, including 9 on-street and 11 off-street parking lots. The parking lots subject to this paid conversion are △ the on-street parking lot section from Gisa Restaurant to Jangteo Haejangguk (Eupnae-ri 407-9) △ Rail Bike public parking lot (Eupnae-ri 395-1) △ Jojong-myeon public parking lot (Hyeon-ri 410-46) △ public parking lot next to Jojong Car Wash (Hyeon-ri 413-7).
A county official stated, “These public parking lots, which are currently free, have continuously caused complaints from residents and visitors due to long-term and fixed parking vehicles,” adding, “We decided to implement paid parking starting January next year for efficient parking lot management.”
The paid operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Nighttime (from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.), weekends, public holidays, and lunchtime (from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) are free. Even during paid hours, parking is free for up to one hour after entry, after which a fee of 500 KRW per 30 minutes is charged.
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Tak Hye-gyeong, head of the Transportation Department, said, “The conversion to paid parking is expected to alleviate parking difficulties and promote efficient use of parking spaces,” adding, “With faster vehicle turnover, more residents and visitors will be able to use the parking lots conveniently.”
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