The City of San Diego announced on its Instagram page that parking meters will be added to the East Village soon.

The post said “this will help manage the parking supply and increase turnover for the benefit of nearby residents and businesses.” The post received negative comments immediately, many concerned for workers who may need to move their vehicles during shifts. Others complained about the cost and, of course, funds being used to build bike ways.

“My classmates, teachers, and I are all constantly getting up out of class to re-park somewhere else even with a four-hour limit,” one commenter posted.

Penalizing drivers to encourage transit use is one method of ensuring the city reaches its climate action goals and reduce vehicle miles traveled.

The meters will also be in effect for longer than the typical meter in San Diego, ending for the evening at 8 p.m. rather than 6 p.m. Vehicles are limited to two hours at each spot and it will cost $1.25 an hour.

Funds raised from the meters will go to the city and the Downtown Community Parking District, which will use the revenues for mobility-related projects like lights, crosswalk improvements and more, according to the city.

(Photo courtesy City of San Diego Instagram)