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Council weighs phased managed‑parking plan, dynamic pricing and permit structure for downtown
Summary
Staff and a consultant recommended a phased managed parking program using the Passport platform, zone‑based enforcement, kiosks and dynamic pricing ($1.50–$2.00/hr on‑street), with staff proposing affordable employee permits and a 15‑minute free pickup window; council raised questions about revenue models and a $4 million annual parking‑garage debt obligation.
City staff and a consultant presented a phased managed‑parking program for downtown designed to improve turnover, reduce circling and fund maintenance of parking assets. Consultant Robert Fairman said a 2021 study found system‑level peak occupancy near 50% but localized hotspots on 25th Street exceeding 85%, which harms business access and motivated the push for management.
Staff proposed using the Passport platform (mobile app, kiosks and text‑to‑pay) with zone‑based pay‑by‑license‑plate enforcement, Passport signs and mid‑block kiosks. Key program elements include a 15‑minute…
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