Yeongdeungpo District Expands Resident Parking Space Sharing with Neighbors

Temporary Parking and Designated Parking Sharing to Launch in January Next Year

Starting in January next year, Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul (District Mayor Choi Hokwon) will implement two new systems-'Temporary Parking' and 'Designated Parking Sharing'-that allow residents to share priority parking spaces with their neighbors.

Temporary parking (above), designated parking sharing (below) floor markings. Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

The district currently operates a shared parking service for 379 out of approximately 4,400 resident-priority parking spaces, which are linked to the 'Parking Friends' app and available for 1,200 won per hour. Two new systems will be added to this service.

'Temporary Parking' is a system that allows anyone to use a parking space for free during the day (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) if it is unoccupied, even if they are not the assigned vehicle. Applicants who choose to designate their parking space as a 'Temporary Parking Space' receive additional points, increasing their chances of being assigned a space. Parking spaces designated as 'Temporary Parking Spaces' can be used for free by nearby visitors during the day when the assigned vehicle is not present. The assigned user's monthly fee remains 40,000 won, the same as for regular spaces.

'Designated Parking Spaces' are assigned at the request of building owners in locations where it is generally difficult to install resident-priority parking, such as in front of building entrances or display windows.

'Designated Parking Sharing' expands the use of these spaces so that multiple people, not just the assigned user, can use them. Previously, only one registered vehicle could use the space, but if the assigned user applies for this system, family members, guests, and other visitors can also use it freely. It is expected to help revitalize local businesses by serving as customer parking for small restaurants and shops. The assigned user's monthly fee for this service is 60,000 won.

Parking spaces installed under these two systems will feature exclusive floor logos, distinguishing them from regular parking spaces. When requested by the assigned user, others must cooperate in moving their vehicles; failure to do so may result in being penalized for unauthorized parking.

For more details, contact the Yeongdeungpo District Facilities Management Corporation. The current status of shared parking spaces can be checked on the Yeongdeungpo District Office website.

Choi Hokwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, stated, "By expanding parking sharing, we will reduce inconvenience for residents and invigorate the local economy. We will do our best to ensure the stable implementation of these new sharing systems and to improve the parking environment in ways that residents can truly feel."

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