New rules on Calgary newspaper boxes
Canadian city Calgary will increase the fees for papers racks and limit the number of rack in the streets to 7000. The city council was concerned about newspaper boxes blocking sidewalks and the the increasing amount of litter in the streets.
Although the new rules are not directed to free dailies, the launch of three free free dailies Metro, 24 Hours and RushHour in the beginning of 2007 has made the problem more visible. Apart from the free dailies also free non-daily publications and paid papers are distributed through racks in public places.
There were 8,750 newspaper box permits issued in 2007, up from 4,600 a year earlier. Fees will go up from $10 to $50 per box. Paid paper Calgary Herald is in favor of only permitting paid papers to use racks in the streets. (Calgary Herald)
January 26th, 2008 at 6:08 am
[...] New rules on Calgary newspaper boxes. The Alberta city wants to keep city streets clear and the litter to a minimum. This is the least surprising quote from the article: “Paid paper Calgary Herald is in favor of only permitting paid papers to use racks in the streets.” [...]