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Council adopts Main Street timed-parking pilot for Downtown Bryan
Summary
Council approved an ordinance to authorize timed on-street parking enforcement and begin a pilot on Main Street covering 139 two-hour spaces, using a combination of Vert AI technology and the city's Tyler ticketing system; enforcement will start after striping and signage.
The Bryan City Council voted unanimously to adopt a pilot ordinance enabling timed on-street parking enforcement in Downtown Bryan, with staff recommending Main Street as the initial pilot area.
Deputy City Manager Joey Dunn outlined an 18-month public process, technology options and enforcement approach. Staff recommended starting with Main Street’s storefront area — “which amounts to 139 2 hour parking spots” — and testing additional center-row spaces later. Dunn said the pilot would rely on a combination of a Vert AI mobile app and integration with the police department’s Tyler ticketing software, and that enforcement would be handled via municipal court citations rather than towing. Council members emphasized communications, monitoring and the ability to tweak the pilot; the mayor summarized the city’s approach to balancing business needs and long-term downtown development. A motion to approve the pilot passed unanimously, and staff were directed to begin striping and signage under the pilot parameters.
