COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Board of Public Works on Tuesday unanimously approved changes to downtown parking enforcement by limiting three-hour parking to only Washington Street from First Street to Eighth Street. Side streets downtown will no longer have the three-hour limit. The new changes to parking are set to take place for a trial period starting sometime in January 2023.
“This is an attempt, before modifying the parking ordinance permanently, to satisfy some of the individuals who have a vested interest in the downtown area,” Columbus City Councilman and Parking Commission Chairmen Tom Dell said. “The primary parking for customers seems to be centered on Washington Street. Eliminating the restrictions on side streets should help relieve other issues associated with parking in the downtown area.”
The Parking Commission will review the statistics following the first quarter before deciding on a recommendation for an ordinance.
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