San Diego has introduced paid parking at Balboa Park, sparking controversy and vandalism of the new payment systems.
The city installed 50 new parking kiosks throughout the park, each costing approximately $5,400. However, many of the machines have been vandalized since their installation.
The parking changes are part of a broader transportation initiative that includes new ACE shuttles, which cost the city $415,000 under contract. Additional signage for the parking system cost $65,000, bringing the total investment to approximately $750,000…