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Commission approves pilot paid evening and weekend parking at Wilson lot
Summary
The Transportation Commission approved a resolution establishing a $1/hour rate for selected evening and weekend spaces at the Wilson lot, testing new kiosks and mobile pay; the measure is a summer trial and passed by unanimous consent.
The Madison Transportation Commission on May 14 approved a resolution to set an hourly parking rate and run a summer pilot for evening and weekend paid parking at the Wilson lot.
Staff told the commission the lot contains roughly 50 spaces and that the city currently issues daytime permit parking as well as 24/7 permits for some spaces. The staff presentation said approximately 35 spaces are designated as 24/7 permit holders while the remainder are daytime-only permits; the pilot will open a signed set of evening and weekend spaces after 6 p.m. and test new payment kiosks along with mobile and text‑to‑pay options. Staff said the hourly pilot rate is $1 per hour; by comparison staff noted on‑street hourly parking is $2 per hour and garage rates differ by location.
Commissioner Robbie (last name not specified in transcript) requested the item be separated from the consent agenda for discussion; Ravi moved approval and Bill Bremer seconded. Commissioners asked staff to monitor utilization during the summer test and consider rate adjustments if necessary. Staff said they already monitor the lot 24 hours a day and the pilot aims to make unused evening spaces available in response to community requests.
The motion to approve the resolution passed by unanimous consent.
