It’ll soon cost more to park on downtown Salt Lake City streets.
The city’s new downtown street parking rates take effect this week, increasing the cost of parking from $2.25 per hour to $3.50 per hour. The city is also adding Saturday to its list of days when fees are required, while extending the hours when collections are in effect from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The changes apply to some other parts of the city, such as the city’s meters at Washington Square, in parts of Central City and some areas near the University of Utah. Parking will remain free on all observed holidays and Sundays, and parking in city sections will remain limited to two hours…