Summary

Parking Rates and Citations Will Increase

MiddletownMar 10, 20261 min read

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The approved parking ordinance revisions will raise hourly parking costs from $1.00 to $1.50 on July 1, 2026, while increased citation amounts take effect March 17, 2026.

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Parking Advisory Committee

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Transportation

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What this means

Drivers will pay 50 cents more per hour for parking beginning July 1. Higher parking citations will begin March 17. The committee also discussed possible shuttle options, but no shuttle service or funding plan was approved.

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Approved the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.
Reported that the revised parking ordinance had passed.
Confirmed that hourly parking costs will increase from $1.00 to $1.50 on July 1, 2026.
Reported that increased parking citation amounts will take effect March 17, 2026.
No substantive updates were reported on parking fees and permits, parking sign repairs, Washington and Broad Street lot meter displays, or the WeHa Parking App.
Continued discussion of a potential shuttle service, including employee-focused service and possible parking incentives; no final plan was approved.

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