墨尔本新的停车场税为步行和骑自行车升级提供资金,旨在减少排放和拥堵。 Melbourne’s new car park tax boosts fees to fund walking and cycling upgrades, aiming to cut emissions and congestion.

墨尔本正在增加停车场税,预计每年将产生1亿美元,其中1 500万美元用于改善5个市中心委员会的步行和自行车基础设施。 Melbourne is implementing a car park tax increase expected to generate $100 million annually, with $15 million directed to improve walking and cycling infrastructure across five inner-city councils. 两个区域的费用将会上:包括CBD和码头地区在内的1类区域的费用将从1690美元上到3030美元,而扩大至包括里士满,普拉汉和南亚拉在内的2类区域的费用将从1240美元上到2150美元. Rates will rise in two zones: Category 1 areas, including the CBD and Docklands, will see fees jump from $1,690 to $3,030, while Category 2 zones, expanded to include Richmond, Prahran, and South Yarra, will increase from $1,240 to $2,150. 这项措施得到了交叉党派的支持,旨在促进积极运输,尽管城市领导人和运营商警告说,较高的费用可能会阻止来访者,并将租金提高90%。 The measure, supported by crossbench parties, aims to boost active transport, though city leaders and operators warn higher costs could deter visitors and raise rents by up to 90%. 预计到2026/27年,这项征税将带来2.29亿美元。 The levy is projected to bring in $229 million by 2026/27.