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How Evanston’s proposed $6 day pass would work, staff say
Summary
Staff described a $6 "daily hopper" pass that would be equivalent to three single parking sessions and enforced by license-plate recognition; the pass would not allow overstaying posted per-block time limits, and staff emphasized technical feasibility and operational guardrails.
Staff described a $6 daily pass concept intended to reduce friction for customers who visit multiple business districts in a day. Michael Rivera, interim administrative services director, explained the pass would be "equivalent to 3 single parking sessions" and require license-plate entry so enforcement officers could verify paid status. Rivera and Karina Sanchez emphasized the pass would still be limited by posted per-block time restrictions and that LPR technology could detect overtime behavior.
Committee members asked practical enforcement questions — for example, whether a vehicle could remain in the same space for more than the posted limit after taking a daily pass — and staff said auto-chalking/LPR and patrols would flag overtime stays for citations. Sanchez said the pass was intended as a convenience and to reduce transaction fees by combining multiple sessions into a single payment.
