Dr. András Szele, a lead expert at Mobilissimus, opened the event.
The NXTLVL Parking project and the ParkPAD methodology
Colleagues from Mobilissimus presented the Interreg CE NXTLVL Parking project. The presentation covered the structure of the project, the ParkPAD methodology, the parking audits carried out so far, and opportunities for further development. The presentation also touched on the pilots implemented as part of the project, combining “push” (restrictive) and “pull” (incentive) measures.
Renewal of paid parking system in Debrecen
Managing director of DV Parking Kft. gave a brief presentation on the renewal of paid parking system in Debrecen, which came into effect on August 1, 2025.
In Debrecen, the average utilization rate of the areas to be included was 77%. The reform aimed to create a more transparent and uniform zone system by including new parking spaces (7,166 in total) and modifying the fee structure and discount system.
The curbside as a strategic urban resource and the renewal of parking regulations in the capital
Tamás Strang, head of mobility strategy at BKK, talked about the importance of the curbside. The curbside is one of the city’s most valuable yet underutilized public spaces, the transitional strip between the pavement and the road.
On November 27, 2024 the capital’s parking regulations were amended to extend the parking period, increase fees, restructure discounts, increase the efficiency of parking operations, and update P+R and protected zone regulations.
The Grand Boulevard is being renovated: How the functionally redesigned curbside will serve businesses and apartment buildings along the boulevard
Samu Balogh, urban mobility planner at BKK, and Dr. András Szele gave a joint presentation focusing on how the functionally redesigned curbside will serve the businesses and apartment buildings along the boulevard. Studies showed that the boulevard is a multi-use urban space where the different mobility needs of residents, businesses, shoppers, and services overlap. The design takes all these factors into account. Construction is set to begin in 2028, but much remains to be done at the planning stage.
What do (residential) parking regulations give us?
In his presentation, Dániel Rádai, the Deputy Mayor of Józsefváros (8th district of Budapest), outlined how the district has changed its approach to parking and the use of public spaces. This process has been accompanied by extensive public consultations, which have led to a noticeable change in attitude in the district.
Where to go next in parking policy?
In his presentation, Dr András Szele outlined the parking policy recommendations developed within the NXTLVL project, which are to be coordinated at a national level. The presentation raised fundamental questions about the future of parking policy, such as why paid parking alone is not suitable for regulating demand, how loading problems can be addressed, and which aspects should be regulated at what level for local governments to implement effective, well-functioning parking policies.
Afternoon workshop
András Ekés, the managing director of Mobilissimus, led the afternoon workshop, during which he discussed the current situation of urban parking with the participants.
More information is available here: https://mobilissimus.hu/en/news/professional-day-future-urban-parking