HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/21/2023 Item 6a, Vaskov
From:Sara Vaskov <
To:E-mail Council Website
Cc:Hussey, Gaven
Subject:Parking Rate Increase
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Dear Mayor and Council Members-
It has come to my attention that parking rates are possibly being raised. I own Hands Gallery and can tell you that the
number one complaint I receive on a daily basis is the lack of and cost of parking as well as the confusion of the parking
kiosks.
Apparently there is “hope” that people will bike or walk downtown. I have a front row seat everyday to the bike lane on
Higuera and I can tell you that it is rare I see more than 2 bicyclists per day using the bike lane, and that is being
generous. Has there been a formal study done that shows how much the bike lanes are being used? As much as our
leaders want people to walk and bike, it is simply not the reality. The parking situation is keeping our local residents
from wanting to come downtown-I hear it constantly. I assume that our mayor and city council want a thriving
downtown. Charging more for parking is not the answer.
Thank you-
Sara Vaskov
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