Paid parking to start in two Zeist streets after resident approval
Starting 1 May 2026, paid parking will be introduced on Geiserlaan and Prins Hendriklaan in Zeist, following strong resident support. Residents can soon apply for permits to ease the transition as parking pressure increases.
| Detail | Geiserlaan | Prins Hendriklaan |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | Zone 3 | Zone 4 |
| Parking Hours | Mon-Thu & Sat: 9:00-19:00, Fri: 9:00-21:00 | Mon-Thu & Sat: 9:00-19:00, Fri: 9:00-21:00 |
| Hourly Rate | Day pass | €2.50 |
| Survey Response Rate | 90% (36/40) | 83% (48/58) |
| Support for Paid Parking | 86% (31/36) | 67% (32/48) |
| Permit Options | Resident, visitor, business, work, commuter | Resident, visitor, business, work, commuter |
| Permit Application Start | 1 April 2026 | 1 April 2026 |
The municipal executive of Zeist is responsible for managing urban infrastructure, including parking policies, to address local challenges such as parking pressure. Their decisions are informed by resident feedback to ensure community needs are met.
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Results of survey on expansion of paid parking in the city centre
Residents of Geiserlaan and Prins Hendriklaan have been experiencing high parking pressure for some time. In November 2025, we informed residents about the possible introduction of paid parking. An online survey was conducted to gauge support for the measure.
- For Geiserlaan, 40 addresses were contacted. A total of 36 valid surveys were received (90% response rate). Of the respondents, 31 were in favour and 5 were against paid parking. Support for the measure stands at 86%.
- For Prins Hendriklaan, 58 addresses were contacted. A total of 48 valid surveys were completed (83% response rate). Of these, 32 were in favour and 16 were against paid parking. Support for the measure stands at 67%.
Municipal decision
The municipal executive (college van burgemeester en wethouders) has decided to introduce paid parking on Geiserlaan and Prins Hendriklaan as of 1 May 2026.
Geiserlaan
Geiserlaan will be added to Zone 3. This means:
- Paid parking from Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00, and on Friday from 9:00 to 21:00
- Parking with a day pass
Prins Hendriklaan
Prins Hendriklaan will be added to Zone 4. This means:
- Paid parking from Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00, and on Friday from 9:00 to 21:00
- Rate: €2.50 per hour
What’s next?
Residents can apply for a parking permit from 1 April 2026 via the Parkeerservice Zeist website (links to an external website). The following options are available:
- Up to two resident parking permits per address
- A digital visitor scheme (€1.00 per hour, maximum 250 hours per quarter)
- A business parking permit for company vehicles
- A work parking permit for company vehicles
- A commuter parking permit for employees