City Downtown Parking Public Meetings
Notes by Sharon Ailslieger
Attendees brainstormed bold ideas for parking management, with top suggestions including parking passes and allowing businesses to purchase spaces, all to be considered by the City Council on September 10, 2024.
Notes by Cecilia Rogers
Discussions included Wichita Transit Network Plan updates, rider survey results, and public parking strategies. The public expressed concerns about parking accessibility, infrastructure improvements, customer service issues with Car Park
Notes by Debbie Haslam
Several business owners and city officials met at Norton’s Brewing Company to discuss the city's parking plan. Business owners voiced concerns about potential customer loss and financial impact, while city officials emphasized the need to decide on cost distribution.
Notes by Judy Winters
What was thought to be a Downtown Parking meeting ended up being a WAMPO technical advisory meeting as well. Troy Anderson was given 15 minutes for his presentation and the remainder of the time was spent with various transportation updates.
Notes by Latasha Eley Kelly
Attendees, including a resident with local 1970s parking study experience, shared mixed reactions, while Anderson announced a follow-up meeting on September 10 to provide detailed parking costs and plans.
Notes by Cecilia Rogers
The city shared their parking strategy with a three-tiered structure, including hourly, daily, and monthly options, with investments in meter heads and kiosks that will take five years to pay off. Questions included concerns about business impact, accessibility, & parking costs.
Notes by Judy Winters
Troy Anderson presented an overview of the parking plan, emphasizing highlights and focusing on public questions. The meeting covered topics such as the impact of population growth, parking fees, ADA compliance, and the effects on local businesses, while addressing transparency.
Notes by Debbie Haslam
Local business owners, asked questions that highly related to their future and led to emotional conversation. Troy Anderson, Assistant City Manager, has been the main spokesperson for the city, emphasizing the city's stance that "free parking is not free."
Notes by Debbie Haslam
“Free parking is not free” was the mantra being shared by Assistant City Manager when addressing the issues of paid parking as small business owners, residents, and employees expressed significant concerns about the impact of paid parking on their businesses and lives.