Summary | A Selection of National Parking Policies for June!

　　The proposal outlines five key areas of work: first, to improve and refine the parking management system and streamline the institutional framework for parking governance; second, to develop a comprehensive special plan for parking facilities and establish rational standards for parking provision; third, to make better use of existing parking resources and implement evidence-based demand‑side management; fourth, to consolidate parking‑related data and enhance the intelligence of parking governance; and fifth, to innovate collaborative governance models for parking and address parking challenges in priority areas.

　　The plan strictly prohibits local authorities from introducing new vehicle‑purchase restrictions. Local governments that have already implemented such measures should, based on the effectiveness of urban traffic congestion management, pollution control, and traffic‑demand regulation, accelerate the shift from restricting purchases to guiding vehicle use. They should also rationally designate congestion‑control zones in accordance with road‑segment congestion levels, explore policies for differentiated vehicle usage within and outside these zones, and, in principle, refrain from imposing purchase restrictions outside congestion‑controlled areas.

　　Vigorously promote the consumption and use of new-energy vehicles. Localities must not impose driving restrictions or purchase quotas on new-energy vehicles; any such measures already in place should be rescinded. Local governments are encouraged to provide support to car‑less households purchasing their first passenger‑type new‑energy vehicle. Where conditions permit, local authorities should offer preferential treatment—such as reduced parking fees—for new‑energy vehicles and explore pilot programs designating zero-emission zones. The plan also encourages state-owned enterprises and public institutions to make full use of existing parking facilities by building charging infrastructure at a rate of no less than 10% of the total number of parking spaces. Furthermore, it supports local governments and businesses in leveraging existing infrastructure—such as streetlights and gas stations—to develop charging networks and services tailored to local needs.

　　Government subsidy funds are administered under a declaration‑based system. Prior to project commencement, the project developer shall prepare all required documentation and submit an application to the district-level construction administrative authority. Upon verification of compliance in accordance with relevant regulations, the district authority will forward the application to the Municipal Construction Commission for inclusion in the city’s public parking‑lot construction plan. Following completion and commissioning of the project, the developer shall submit the pertinent acceptance‑inspection documents and funding‑application materials to the district construction administrative authority. After on‑site inspection and approval by the district authority, the application will be submitted to the Municipal Construction Commission for review.

　　The notice mandates that underground parking facilities at municipally‑run schools be opened to the public. Each school is required to formulate its own management measures based on its specific circumstances, ensuring both the smooth operation of teaching and learning activities and student safety, while also providing convenient parking for the general public. The school‑owned underground parking lots will be accessible outside regular class hours—namely on weekends, during summer and winter vacations, on public holidays, and on weekday evenings from Monday through Friday. These parking facilities will be managed centrally by the Nanchang Municipal School Logistics and Industrial Management Office, with day-to-day operations entrusted to the school‑affiliated industrial company under the office’s jurisdiction.

　　The plan stipulates that June–July 2019 will be the survey and baseline‑assessment phase. Relevant municipal departments and units shall conduct surveys of on‑site parking facilities, sports and fitness venues, and other such amenities within municipal government agencies and public institutions. Meanwhile, each district (and municipally‑administered development zone) shall carry out similar surveys of on‑site parking and sports‑related facilities within its jurisdiction. Based on factors such as site area, number of facilities, and capacity, they are to determine, in a reasonable manner, which entities will be opened, the number of facilities to be opened, and the sequence of opening phases.

From August 2019 to October 2019, the initiative entered the implementation phase. Following the approach of “mature one batch, upgrade another, and open a third,” each participating unit designated open areas, carried out renovation and upgrading, and met the requirements for public access. From November 2019 to December 2019, a consolidation and enhancement phase was conducted to ensure standardized, orderly management and the sustained, long-term operation of these facilities.

　　The notice specifies that the parking fee schedule for public hospitals in Longyan City is as follows: vehicles are parked free of charge for up to 30 minutes (inclusive); a flat rate of RMB 5 per vehicle applies for up to 3 hours (inclusive); for any period exceeding 3 hours, an additional RMB 1 per vehicle is charged for each full hour (with any fraction of an hour rounded up to the next full hour). The maximum charge is RMB 15 per vehicle for continuous parking of 24 hours, RMB 35 per vehicle for 24–48 hours, and RMB 60 per vehicle for 48–72 hours. For parking periods exceeding 72 hours, charges are recalculated on a rolling hourly basis.

　　The Measures classify motor vehicle parking facilities in the city’s main urban area into Category I and Category II based on their location. In Category I areas, where prices are subject to government regulation, the daytime rate is RMB 2 for the first hour and RMB 1 for each subsequent half-hour; the nighttime rate is RMB 1 per hour. Daytime hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and nighttime hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with a daily maximum charge of RMB 15. A free parking period of 15 minutes is provided.

　　The notice stipulates that all parking facilities (locations) charging fees shall conspicuously display, at the point of charge, information on the charging entity, the pricing structure, fee items, the legal basis for the charges, the applicable fee rates, the billing method (whether by time or by number of uses), the unit of measurement for billing, as well as the periods and categories of users eligible for free parking, and shall voluntarily accept public oversight.

　　The notice requires that, in urban central districts, local authorities thoroughly explore available land and underground space resources near major public service centers—such as large commercial complexes, cultural and entertainment venues, hospitals, transportation hubs, tourist attractions, and schools—as well as other large public facilities, and systematically plan a batch of public parking infrastructure projects. Underground space may be separately granted for the development of public parking facilities, and such underground public parking lots may include ancillary commercial amenities, provided that the proportion of ancillary commercial space does not exceed 20%.

　　The notice calls for lowering the准入 thresholds for entities engaged in the construction and operation of parking facilities, as well as for investment scale. Both enterprises and individuals may apply to invest in and build public parking lots, with no minimum requirement on the number of parking spaces in principle. Enterprises, institutions, residential communities, and private individuals are encouraged to utilize their own land and above- and below‑ground spaces to construct parking facilities, which may be opened to the public and generate corresponding revenues. Efforts will be accelerated to encourage government agencies, enterprises, and public institutions to open their internal parking spaces to the public.