Porto City Council to present 'new parking policy' by the end of the year

The Mayor of Porto announced that a new parking policy will be presented by the end of 2026, aiming to reduce surface parking and prioritize residents. The plan includes reviewing current parking concessions, creating lower resident tariffs compared to non-residents, and potentially pedonalizing areas of the historic center. Additionally, the city will increase dedicated bus lanes from 15 to 21 kilometers by the end of the year and expand vehicle-restricted access zones (ZAAC) to five new areas: Sé, Bonjardim, Miguel Bombarda, Batalha, and Tito Fontes.

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If you live in or drive into Porto, expect future changes to parking availability, potential resident-priority tariffs, and new traffic restrictions in the historic center once these policies are finalized and implemented.

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