“We could have done better, yes. » Challenged on the announcements with variable geometry concerning the timing in the application of the new blue zones and the new parking rules, Patrick Comte recognized confusion in terms of announcements and communication. The mayor of Pontarlier has therefore re-specified the next steps, with all the new blue zones drawn up by December and the new regulations which will come into force in January 2027: 2 hours of parking in the hypercenter of Pontarlier and 4 hours in the blue places which are further away. “Until then, we remain with the current system, which municipal police officers strictly enforce. »
Electronic and renewable each year
A badge will allow local residents and employees of downtown businesses to park without limitation in 4-hour zones. The macaroon will be dematerialized, renewable each year… and chargeable. “It will cost €2 per month, €24 per year,” detailed Comte. “I wasn’t particularly for it, originally, but this electronic implementation costs a little money. »
As for one-off trips, on a trip or otherwise, by bus or train, it will be possible to request “provisional authorizations, with proof, from the town hall. At worst, a photocopy of his ticket on the windshield… I asked the agents to be “aggressive” but also to have discernment. »
The Olympia car park should also move to the blue zone, which was not originally planned. “I worry that carpoolers will park there if that’s not the case.” » On this subject, the mayor was very clear: “There will only be one carpool parking lot, it’s Pourny”. With some turpitude to be expected all the same during events such as the Haute Foire or the funfair. Is the hunt for border crossers on? “Absolutely not. It’s the hunt for bumper cars that I declared, not for border crossers. »
