Gameday Parking Overhaul on the Square
Summary
The plan to replace ~200 single-space meters with 112 multi-space meters downtown hit a wall: only one qualified bid came in and it was over budget. The board rejected the bids and staff will pitch an alternate plan at the January 26 work session.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The sole qualified bid came in over the project budget; a cheaper alternate plan is being developed.
Downtown shoppers and businesses would eventually benefit from a modern meter system.
Downtown parking improvements are delayed until a revised plan is ready.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Aldermen - Sep 1, 2026
A new contract with Shielded Security will help manage the constant pedestrian-vehicle conflicts at four critical Square intersections on home game weekends.
Board of Aldermen - Aug 18, 2026
The city's new kiosks accept coins, cards, app, and text-to-pay. Know your zone and your license plate number before you walk to a kiosk.
Board of Aldermen - Jun 2, 2026
35 new multi-space kiosks will replace single-space meters downtown by mid-August, switching to license-plate-based payment so drivers can move their cars without repaying.
Board of Aldermen - Jan 6, 2026
The plan to replace ~200 single-space meters with 112 multi-space meters downtown hit a wall: only one qualified bid came in and it was over budget. The board rejected the bids and staff will pitch an alternate plan at the January 26 work session.
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