Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parking Policy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board to explore parking committee and consultant after downtown complaints
Summary
Trustees agreed to explore forming a parking committee and seek consultant quotes (estimated $8,000–$10,000) to study downtown parking options, including overnight permits, use of county lots, and striping; some trustees suggested temporarily covering 'no overnight parking' signs to avoid selective enforcement.
Members of Ballston Spa’s board signaled support for starting a parking committee and getting consultant input to address downtown parking complaints. Trustees discussed options such as on‑street permits, targeted enforcement for events and snow emergencies, striping and better public education about existing overnight spaces.
The chair asked whether trustees wanted a committee and said he could solicit consultant quotes to present options. Trustee Dubuque and other trustees said area businesses are interested in solutions. One practical short‑term step under consideration is covering overnight‑parking signs until the board determines a fair and enforceable policy to avoid selective enforcement claims.
