The French want more private parking!
- Published on 09/03/2026 13:20
- Modified on 09/03/2026 13:25
Faced with traffic jams and a lack of street parking, the French see a hidden treasure beneath our feet: private parking lots.
An IPSOS study for Yespark Group reveals that 67% of drivers want to access them, provided that price and security are guaranteed.
Fewer parking spaces on the street is divisive because 46% of drivers support a targeted limitation on parking, while 47% want to maintain or increase it. Just days before the municipal elections, this figure shows how urban planning remains a local political issue, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Three out of four drivers believe that park-and-ride facilities can relieve congestion in city centers. For cities, it’s a simple tool to ease traffic and offer a practical alternative to drivers, without opposing the city center to the suburbs.
Private Parking: An Underutilized Resource
Offices and residences hide thousands of unoccupied spaces. Sixty-seven percent of the French want to open them to the public. However, two main barriers hinder usage: price (64%) and security (34%). Other practical obstacles, such as the difficulty of maneuvering (25%), still need to be addressed. Key levers to change habits include attractive pricing (42%), enhanced security (37%), and 24/7 accessibility (35%).
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By 2036, the French anticipate fewer individual cars and more collective transport or carpooling. Parking thus becomes a strategic tool for planning and managing mobility. In Île-de-France, 71% wish to make better use of private parking and 75% consider park-and-ride facilities effective against traffic jams.
This page is translated from the original post "Les français veulent plus de parkings privés !" in French.
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