Public parking options include parking lots, street parking, and parking garages. City Parking owns over 150 locations and offers garage management services. Here are several ways to get the most out of public parking options:
Using Apps
Finding a garage in an unfamiliar part of the city or while running late for an appointment can be difficult. Downloading a parking app can help you find open spots in garages. Some of these apps provide real-time updates for spot availability, allowing you to only enter garages that have places available. Major platforms include the locations of our garages.
These apps also offer additional convenience by providing navigation to garages, displaying costs, and allowing you to book spots ahead of time. Some modern garages offer app-based access, allowing you to pay for a ticket on the app. This removes the need to pay at a ticket kiosk or pull out a ticket to enter, streamlining the entrance process. Depending on the app, it can also remind you what level you parked on and how much time you have left. Many of our City Parking garages utilize digital access systems to simplify the process and prevent delays.
Looking Up Rules
Being familiar with the vehicle laws and rules in the area you are traveling in helps you avoid tickets, fees, citations, and towing. If you are planning to park in the street, look up the rules for that area. Some days are set apart for street cleaning and require drivers to move their vehicles during those times to give the sweepers access.
Follow all signage for street parking and garages. These signs will list time limits and restrictions. Some business lots are only open to customers, and some places offer public parking in specific timeframes.
Look up operational procedures when leaving your vehicle in a parking garage. Some garages have instructions listed online or posted near the entrances. This helps you know what the entry procedure is and what payment methods are available. Avoid stopping in reserved areas in a garage such as fire lanes and employee and resident spots. Make sure to enter and exit through the correct lanes. City Parking utilizes clear signage and directions in our garages to help you navigate them.
Having Different Payment Options
Parking garages and lots may have different payment requirements. Some meters and garages require cash or coin payments, while others accept card payments. Others may accept payments through apps. Having multiple payment options on hand, including cash, gives you greater access to parking facilities, making it simpler to find and pay for a spot to park.
Planning Ahead
If you are planning to attend an event, such as a concert, festival, movie, gallery opening, or sporting event, save time by planning ahead. See if your ticket includes a voucher, and look up the availability for the venue. If you plan to leave early to find a place at the venue, factor traffic and spot availability into your leaving and travel time. Research nearby facilities as well. If public transportation is available, you can park further away and take a bus or subway to the event.
Reserving a place to park ahead of time helps you get to the event on time. City Parking offers reservation services, which makes sure you have a place to park. You can reserve by the hour or for several days if you are traveling.
Investing in Monthly Passes
If you commute to work or travel constantly, look into investing in a monthly pass. This allows you to reserve a spot for a month, preventing the need to find new facilities or spots every day. This allows you to save both time and gas. A parking pass also allows you to simply scan a code to access your reserved space. Depending on the pass, you may have unlimited access to your spot. We offer monthly parking passes. Online payment options are available for monthly pass holders. This includes an auto-pay feature for greater convenience.
Finding Parking Spaces With City Parking
City Parking offers a loyalty program with discounted daily and monthly parking fees. We also provide facility maintenance services, making sure our and our client’s garages are clean and secure. We invite you to make a reservation today.