Charleroi will end alternate parking by June 2027
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Charleroi, a city in Belgium, plans to eliminate its decades-old alternate parking system by June 2027. Alicia Monard, the city’s Mobility official, stated that the city must act quickly to modify over 300 streets before the deadline.
The current system restricts parking to one side of the street, switching every two weeks. Instead of immediately imposing new rules, city services are reviewing each street individually with the Charleroi Police to determine if changes are necessary.
The city aims to allow residents to manage parking themselves, as long as they maintain three meters of clear passage for large vehicles and emergency services. Crews will also incorporate accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, secure school zones, and ensure bus access where needed. However, the city will make specific arrangements for some streets.
They will modify narrow or busy streets and accommodate requests from residents who have asked for parking to be designated on one side of their street. The city council will vote on roughly 100 streets at a time, with decisions then sent to a supervisory body for approval. Charleroi will notify residents of changes through letters, the city magazine, the city website, and potentially through local news outlets.
