Hunter
09/18/24
The Iowa City City Council agreed to reduce the rate increase that went into effect in July for downtown parking meters.
The City originally doubled the hourly fee from $1.50 to $3, with increases for parking ticket fines and ramp parking as well. The increases were implemented to offset the city’s fare-free transit program.
After downtown business owners complained about additional costs to their employees and the high cost driving business away, the council reconsidered their position.
The rates of downtown parking meters will now be decreased to $2.25 per hour.
The Daily Iowan reports the city currently offers parking ramp permits for $90 per month and parking lot permits for $70 per month. After the go-ahead from the city council on Tuesday, weekend and evening parking permits for ramps will also be an option for residents for $67.50 per month, and weekend and evening parking lot permits will cost $52.50 each month.
Holders of the new permits can park in designated parking ramps or lots on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.