Repaving Paid Parking in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS —After floating a plan that proposed converting more than 1,300 on-street and nearly 800 garage parking spaces into either “permit” or “paid” spots for a five-month run starting in May, the city’s Department of Public Works announced it has made “streamlined adjustments in response to great stakeholder feedback.”

The announcement came two weeks after a presentation of the former proposal was made in front of more than 50 people, most of whom are downtown business owners, at City Hall. 

The new proposal suggests seasonal paid parking in garages and atop surface lots only, with all on-street parking to remain unchanged. 

Residents and business employees will be able to park in the garages and surface lots for free via a permit scheme – the process of which has yet to be detailed. 

The plan is also looking at a shorter timeframe compared to the initial May 1-Sept. 30 proposal. Implementation is now proposed for Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The DPW has stressed that its presentations are in the way of ideas and that the public has, and will continue to be able to weigh-in on any potential changes. 

It is anticipated a Public Hearing will take place regarding the seasonal parking plan during the April 2 City Council meeting.   

The department also said revenues generated from parking will go toward city services, the downtown corridor, and the parking facilities.