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Staff proposes two‑hour timed parking and license‑plate enforcement for downtown Bryan
Summary
Staff recommended implementing 2‑hour parking (8 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri) in a defined downtown area, using license‑plate reader technology for enforcement, an initial fine of up to $35 for a first offense, and a 30‑day grace/PR period. The committee recommended a map that would affect roughly 252 timed spaces after exclusions.
City staff presented a multi‑year downtown parking plan designed to encourage turnover and support retail storefronts. The presentation summarized a merchant petition (55 merchants), public engagement (over 300 online responses and two public meetings), and committee work leading to a recommended red‑area map for 2‑hour parking.
Joey Dunn explained the recommended parameters: two‑hour time limits, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., signage mounted at the end of parking rows with pavement markings…
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