Pittsburgh's purple curb parking zone program has been extended indefinitely
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh's purple curb parking zones will be sticking around after city council voted to extend their use for an indefinite time period.
The formal name for the purple curbed areas are smart loading zones and their goal is to stop drivers from occupying spots in busy areas for long periods of time.
The use of the smart loading zones was introduced as part of a pilot program Downtown in 2022 before being expanded to other neighborhoods and parts of the city.
The city says the purple curbed areas and the program makes it easier for delivery drivers and people parking for just a short period of time without double parking or leaving their vehicles blocks away.
The city tweaked the pricing scheme last year, making the first 15 minutes free, but some business owners say that's not helpful and are still frustrated by the program.
