The City of Grand Rapids’ Mobile GR Department announced Thursday that it is extending the enforcement hours for paid on-street parking meters.
Starting August first, Mobile GR will extend the hours of enforcement by one hour – changing from the current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule to a new 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule. Mobile GR will still enforce all parking meters Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. The City Commission approved the new hours as part of its adoption of the FY25 budget.
Jennifer Kasper is the Assistant Director for Mobile GR. She says it will bring in more funds without actually raising rates.
“So, instead of actually raising the cost for parking on the street. This was an opportunity to fill the gap with our revenue by increasing that additional hour of enforcement and keeping the costs the same.”
Kasper says the new hours could catch some residents off guard but adds the decision to make the change and extend the enforcement hours came after feedback from residents, local businesses and beyond. She hours of enforcement will be posted to notify drivers of the updated enforcement schedule whether via app or pay station.
The City of Grand Rapids has also implemented other parking rate increases as part of the FY25 budget. You can find more information at grandrapidsmi.gov go to the Mobile GR page.
