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Council hears public testimony on proposed free metered parking for vehicles with handicap placards
Summary
Councilman Bowers introduced an amendment to allow vehicles displaying valid handicap placards or handicap plates to park at metered on-street spaces without paying the meter fee (time limits still apply); multiple disability and aging organizations testified in favor during a public hearing.
Councilman Bowers introduced a proposed amendment to Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.32 on Feb. 10 to allow vehicles displaying a valid handicap placard or handicap-designated license plate to park at on-street metered spaces without payment while observing posted time limits.
Bowers framed the proposal as a step toward equitable access for residents with mobility limitations and cited similar policies in Omaha, Denver and Chicago. He said the change would help residents who find designated handicap spaces full or inaccessible and noted meter…
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