CARRBORO, NC -- The Town of Carrboro continues to seek public input on a proposed ordinance change aimed at improving parking availability and turnover in public parking locations. The proposed change would establish a paid parking program in various public parking lots and on-street spaces throughout the town.
The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance parking accessibility for customers and residents by encouraging turnover in public parking areas. The Town conducted comprehensive parking studies in 2017 and 2022, which highlighted the need to increase turnover and suggested the implementation of paid parking as a solution.
Under the proposed ordinance change, parking fees would be implemented in 14 public parking lots and parking space areas with the first 30 minutes of parking being free of charge. A proposed hourly parking rate of $1.50 with discounted rates for qualifying low-income residents is also included.
If the ordinance change is approved, a parking enforcement officer will be hired to oversee compliance. Initially, a period of warnings will be issued to inform the public about the new parking requirements.
The Town Council will be considering feedback collected and the proposed ordinance change at the beginning of its fall session in September 2024.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to provide their input on the proposed ordinance change. To facilitate community engagement, a dedicated website has been set up where people can review the proposed changes and submit their feedback. Survey feedback will be collected through Friday, July 19, 2024. (The survey has been open since June 13, 2024.)