Analysis of car park utilisation in the city centre
An analysis of car park utilisation in the centre of Hafnarfjörður has begun and this work will continue for the next two months. For the analysis, cameras will be placed at several junctions. The City Council unanimously approved a by-law on the Hafnarfjörður Car Park Fund at its meeting on 7th May, which is based in part on the work and findings of working groups on the matter.
Background and part of the data collection for the car park fund
An analysis of car park utilisation in the centre of Hafnarfjörður has begun and will continue for the next two months. The analysis is being conducted using cameras which will be positioned at several junctions. Discussion of a parking fund has regularly arisen in recent years, and this work is part of the data collection and setup for such a fund in Hafnarfjörður. The town council unanimously approved at its meeting on 7th May. a resolution on the Hafnarfjörður car park fund, which is based in part on the work and findings of working groups on the matter.
Statistical information on utilisation
The aim of the analysis is to obtain statistical information on how many people are using the car parks in the centre of Hafnarfjörður as short-term parking, and how many are using them for long-term parking, and even for entire days. The flow of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists through Hafnarfjörður's town centre has increased in recent years and will continue to grow. Hafnarfjörður is highly popular as a town of culture, art and events, and as an ideal location for business and future residential development. It is important to find ways to ensure that services, business, retail, culture and residential life coexist harmoniously in our beautiful town centre, and to ensure the best possible accessibility for everyone.
Proposals for measures on parking are expected to be available from the autumn. The measures will also cover car parks elsewhere in the town that are used for long-term parking, and there is general dissatisfaction, for example, at Tjarnarvellir. With the approval of the car park fund, the council can better respond to such matters and will do so.
60-minute short-stay parking in the city centre
This summer, the number of signs for short-stay parking spaces in the city centre has been increased. All parking spaces on Strandgata, Linnetsstígur and on Vesturgata by the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum are now 60-minute spaces. All 30-minute signs have been replaced with 60-minute signs, and the rules on short-term parking have been clarified. A summer employee has successfully overseen the implementation.
A number of the car parks are further from the town centre, providing an opportunity for a walk. All those who are able have been encouraged to take an active part and to take a step towards better health, more attractive shops, excellent service and great cultural experiences in Hafnarfjörður through this initiative.
Minutes of the town council meeting on 7 May 2025 – see item no. 1 on the agenda