Create Dynamic Parking Zones with Demand-Based Pricing
In committee as of Mar 30, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require the Department of Transportation to create at least one zone per borough where parking meter prices change based on how busy the area is. Parking rates would go up when demand is high and down when demand is low, with price ranges set in advance by DOT. Vehicles with special permits that currently don't pay for metered parking would remain exempt from these fees.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (6)
Official Description
Dynamic-parking zones are areas of high traffic congestion where a demand-based parking fee would be implemented. This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create at least one dynamic parking zone per borough where the parking rates would rise or fall depending on real-time demand. The range in which rates can rise or fall must be set by DOT prior to implementation and can only be changed with one week’s notice. Finally, any vehicle currently exempt from metered parking requirements due to a special vehicle identification permit will also be exempt from dynamic-parking fees.