HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/7/2023 Item 6a, Smith (2)
Kerry Smith <kerryellensmail@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Parking issues
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Hello Council Members,
Though I want to support our local businesses, I have quit going downtown because I cannot rationalize the cost of
parking. Whereas I have signed up for the free hour in the Palm Street structure, it is not necessarily a convenient place
to park. By the time you get into your parking place and walk to your destination and back, a fair portion of your “free”
hour is used up. Hardly enough time to accomplish much downtown.
Separately, the other day I wanted to run quickly into the library to pick up books I had ordered and saw an open space
on Morro St. I only needed a few minutes so I dropped a quarter in the meter only to discover that the minimum is
$1.00. $1.00! to pick up library books?
Whether you want to spend an afternoon shopping or run a truly quick errand, the cost of parking in San Luis Obispo is
way over the top.
Please roll back parking costs.
Thank you,
Kerry Smith
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