伯威尔港计划向海滩停车收费18美元, 激起当地反对派。
Port Burwell plans to charge up to $18 for beach parking, sparking local opposition.
安大略省布尔韦尔港的居民和政治家反对在当地海滩实行付费停车制度的新试点项目。
Residents and politicians in Port Burwell, Ontario, are opposing a new pilot project that introduces a paid parking system at the local beach.
参观者每天最多可领取18美元的停车费,而居民可申请季节通行证。
Visitors will be charged up to $18 a day to park, while residents can apply for seasonal passes.
批评者认为收费会危害当地企业, 使家人更难探访。
Critics argue the fees will harm local businesses and make it harder for families to visit.
市政府为搬迁进行辩护,指出有必要资助改善工作,如修补码头和建造更方便使用的洗手间。
The municipality defends the move, stating it is necessary to fund improvements like fixing the pier and building more accessible washrooms.
在邻近城镇,如斯坦利港,也有类似费用。
Similar fees are in place in nearby towns like Port Stanley.