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Committee approves three parking adjustments: more permanent stalls at 300 West, and app-based permits near High Avenue
Summary
The Transportation Committee recommended converting three daily stalls to permanent spaces at the 300 West lot and converting underused permit-only on-street spaces near High Avenue to app-based pay-by-hour permit parking; both measures passed unanimously and are intended to increase availability and streamline parking access.
The Transportation Committee on Oct. 13 voted unanimously to approve three parking changes intended to increase usable parking near downtown and the university area: converting three stalls in the 300 West lot from two-hour to permanent permit stalls, and converting certain underused city-permit on-street spaces near High Avenue to app-based pay-by-hour parking.
Why it matters: Staff said the 300 West lot is underutilized and that adding permanent permit spaces would support current permit holders and the police substation; converting underused permit blocks near High Avenue to app-based paid parking will expand short-term options for students, event-goers and visitors.
300 West lot: Transportation staff said the lot currently includes several permit holders and a police substation; converting three additional stalls to permanent permit parking will reduce conflicts with daily permit users and better match demand. Committee members approved the conversion without objection.
High Avenue area: Staff described underused permit parking that requires a city permit obtained at City Hall. Converting those blocks to pay-by-hour via the existing mobile app (about $1.50 per hour in nearby zones) would expand available paid parking for students and visitors and generate modest revenue. Staff noted the transit platform project will temporarily fence part of a nearby lot through next year but that alternate parking options are available during events.
Votes and implementation: Both measures passed 4-0 (Armstrong, Merrick, Hartman, Martin — all aye). Staff will implement signage and update administrative systems to reflect the changes.
