Paid Downtown Parking expands

In my report on the mayor’s presser yesterday, I mentioned that the City of Pensacola is expanding its paid downtown parking spaces. Below is the official announcement:

Starting August 1, the City of Pensacola will continue instituting the 2024 parking reforms.

There are several changes we want to make the public aware so they are prepared. They include:

1. The 2-hour-only parking option will be eliminated.
2. Paid Parking boundaries will be expanded.
3. The hours of paid parking will be standardized downtown.
4. Paid Parking will be in effect from 8 am until 11:59 pm, Monday-Saturday.
5. Sundays and National Holidays remain free.

The streets included in the 2024 reforms are:

1. Palafox Street from Gregory Street to Main Street

1. Zaragoza Street from Palafox Street to Tarragona Street

1. Government Street from Palafox Street to Tarragona Street

Jefferson Street from Government Street to Zaragoza Street

Those parking in downtown will continue to enjoy their first half-hour of parking for free, after a parking session is initiated on the PARKMobile app or at a parking kiosk. New kiosks are being installed in these expanded areas, but will not be activated until Aug. 1.

Even after these changes take effect, 70% of city on-street parking spaces will still be free. Free parking is still available at the following locations:

1. Community Maritime Park – Surface lot (Excluding special events)

Bayfront Parkway – Surface lot

1. Belmont-DeVilliers – Surface lot

1. South Palafox Marina – Surface lot (During select hours)

1. 601 Commendencia – Surface lot (During select hours, excluding special events)

 

1. Spring Street

1. Reus Street

Main Street