Portland introduces ‘climate fee’ on parking spots

Portland's Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has introduced a US$0.20 "climate fee" on drivers using the city's metered street parking spaces to help fund more sustainable transportation options.

PBOT anticipates the scheme will collect US$2 million in revenue annually, some of which will directly support the Transportation Wallet: Access for All programme, as well as other projects that reduce carbon emissions and prioritise equitable outcomes while reducing traffic demand.

The fee is collected through parking meters and the bureau's Parking Kitty mobile app, and sends an initial price signal about the costs of parking.

"Portlanders are happy to see PBOT taking steps towards making o...