Lansing drivers may soon notice changes in how parking works as city officials consider new rules aimed at improving street parking and encouraging the use of parking ramps.
- Lansing officials are considering four proposed changes to downtown parking after a review by the city’s Department of Economic Development and Planning.
- The proposals include starting metered parking at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. and allowing drivers to pay a reduced fine for expired meter tickets if paid the same day.
- Other proposals would add a $10 increase to expired meter fines and raise fees for full-day on-street parking to encourage the use of parking ramps.
- The proposed ordinances will be presented to the City Council’s City Operations Committee on Thursday for further consideration.
WATCH: Proposed changes could reshape Lansing parking rules
When people come downtown to shop, dine, or visit local businesses, one of the first questions they often ask is where they will park — and how much it will cost. Now, a set of proposed ordinances could alter both the cost and structure of parking in the city’s downtown area.
Laura Castle, who works at the downtown business Capitol Hippie, says parking enforcement vehicles are a common sight outside her window…