Free Parking of Cars

Free parking increases the demand for cars,and more cars increase traffic congestion ,air pollution,and energy consumption in turn spurs the search for more local remedies,such as street widening,more freeways,and even higher parking requirements.Offstreet parking requirements quietly create citywide problems that are far worse than the local ones they are meant to solve.The list of problems caused by free and under-priced parking is long:Car dependency : Free parking encourages people to drive more rather than seeking alternatives.Discouragement of environmentally-friendly transport:People who own cars are less likely to walk short distances since there is no economic penalty for driving;the increased cars in the street making bus service slower.