FINDING convenient car parking can become a headache for anyone who spends enough time in Frankston.
A new “smart parking” trial designed to make the process of finding and paying for parking in Frankston easier begins next week.
Work is underway to install signage and in-ground sensors across Frankston for the three year trial. A new mobile app will point drivers towards the nearest available parking space. New cashless pay methods are also being implemented.
The free two-hour parking provision installed during the COVID-19 pandemic in some areas has also been reinstated.
Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “we hope drivers take advantage of this more efficient way of parking which contributes to fuel economy, reduces traffic and is more sustainable for the environment.”
The new parking system will be in effect on Wells Street, Playne Street, Young Street, and Thompson Street.
The new app Guidance will be used to direct drivers towards parking. The app Strada will be used for cashless payments.
