The elusive promise of parking: a maze of limited traffic zones, multi-storey car parks, and parking restrictions

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Il Sole 24 Ore

Italian cities struggle to balance parking needs amid rising car numbers and urban constraints.

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Most Italian cities struggle with a lack of parking spaces for motorists, according to Aipark’s observatory, which notes that Italy has the highest number of cars per 1,000 people in Europe. Cities face difficulties balancing parking availability, enforcement, and alternative mobility due to urban planning regulations, protected historic centers, and parking monetization.

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