Moscow Residential Areas Prepare for Paid Parking
Lesson Brief
TASS
In an effort to deal with high rates of congestion on Moscow streets, city authorities are seeking to widen the city's paid parking zones. Officials say that 80% of the new parking areas are ready and should begin operation on December 26th. The changes have been met with harsh criticism from residents, but preliminary studies have shown that a paid parking system would be very effective for decreasing congestion throughout the city.