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Paid Parking In Downtown Summit

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Patch Poll: Paid Parking in Downtown Summit

Since Jan. 14, residents and visitors are required to pay for parking in the DeForest Avenue lots. Are you in favor of it? Below, please take our poll and share your thoughts.

It's been more than two weeks since the new paid parking system in Downtown Summit was unveiled and put into effect. Fees are now required in the parking lots on DeForest Avenue, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. But parking is free after 6 p.m., on Sundays and on parking holidays, according to the city's website. In an article published on Jan. 14, Patch listed all of the details surrounding the new paid parking system, including how the system came to fruition, the price per hour, and how to pay for parking. Several residents voiced their opposition to the paid parking system, while a few others were in favor of it. So, are you in favor of the parking system? Why? Please take our poll and feel free to share your thoughts in …

Summit Resident

1:44 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Work great!! So easy to park now. Quick hits to stores are fast and free. I'm fine with paying for longer stays - would have fed the meter anyway. Now I know I can always get a spot quickly without employees taking up all the most valuable spots! Makes shopping in Summit a pleasure....   more ›

Monday, January 14, 2013

Paid Parking Begins Today for DeForest Avenue Lots in Downtown Summit

Paid parking will be in effect from Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read on to learn how much parking will cost and how to pay for it.

If you’re planning to park in one of the DeForest Avenue lots in Downtown Summit today, be prepared to pay for it. Beginning today, fees will be required in the DeForest Avenue lots Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the City of Summit’s website. However, parking will be free after 6 p.m., on Sundays, and on Parking Holidays. “Ambassadors and parking staff will be on hand in each lot assisting all customers with the gates, entry and exit equipment and payment transactions,” according to the city’s website. The decision to begin downtown paid parking was met with opposition from several residents and Councilman Pat Hurley last spring. However, Summit Common Council approved an ordinance in early May, 6 to 1, with …

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Robert Steelman

12:01 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013

Resident. Perhaps I buried the lead. The parking lots are tax exempt city owned property. It cost plenty to plow, sweep, monitor, repair and insure them. Aside from the ticket revenue which a significant part went to the Union county court system, Summit came up short.   more ›

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