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PAID PARKING
Paid parking began August 14, 2019 in downtown Paso Robles and is in effect Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pay stations have been installed from Spring Street to Pine Street and from 10th to 14th Street.
The first two hours of parking are free, drivers must enter their license plate number to receive free parking.
Residents are encouraged to practice using the pay stations or visit the Parking booth at Tuesday Farmers' Markets and Thursday night Concerts in the Park through August 15, 2019 for in-person training on how to use the pay stations, WaytoPark mobile application and the opportunity to win up to 50 hours of free parking.
More info:
- Paid Parking Frequently Asked Questions
- Pay Station and Mobile App How-To's
- Downtown Merchant Parking Packet
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
The Paso Robles Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program provides downtown business owners and employees a low-cost option for parking in the downtown core. Permits are $5 per month, parking is available in 5 public parking lots in the downtown core.
UPDATES
- July 1 Press Release - Paid Parking Starting in August
- May 7, 2019 City Council Item
- May 7, 2019 Parking Presentation
- Parking Quiz Results
- March-April Parking Survey Results
- March 20, 2019 Parking Stakeholders Meeting presentation
- March 20, 2019 Parking Meeting information
- February Parking Update
- January Parking Update
- Press Release - Downtown Employee Parking Permit Pilot Program Has Launched
- Parking Action Plan
About License Plate Recognition (LPR) Software:
The LPR system does not identify any individual or access any person's personal information through its analysis of license plate characters. The data captured by the LPR unit itself is entirely anonymous. Officers can only identify the registered owner of a vehicle by querying a separate, secure state government database of vehicle license plate records, which is restricted, controlled, and audited.
Additionally, the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) restricts access and prohibits the release of personal information from state motor vehicle records to ensure the privacy of citizens. 18 USC § 2721-2725.
For further information click here to view the Automated License Plate Recognition Policy Manual.
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 City Council approved a request to add 100 more parking spaces to the Downtown Paso Robles Employee Parking Permit Pilot Program, see updated map above.
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 City Council approved a 6-month pilot program designating reserved parking areas in five downtown parking lots for employees who purchase parking permits for $5/month.
Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program Details
Downtown businesses or employees may reserve a parking permit by calling the City Manager's Office at 805.237.3888 or via email at info@prcity.com.
September 15, 2018
The City of Paso Robles and downtown merchants have been working together to free up and/or create customer parking downtown in advance of the 2018 holiday shopping season. The next step is to get your input on an employee parking pilot program and an update to our parking ordinance. We are asking ALL downtown businesses to participate on 10/11 and/or the following meetings:
10/2/2018 Customer Parking Steering Committee (made up of reps from downtown retail and professional businesses, Park Cinemas, downtown residents, the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association, Travel Paso and Hispanic Business Association)
10/2/2018 City Council meeting - Customer Parking consultant presentation of Steering Committee recommendations
10/11/2018 Downtown Business meeting to discuss the proposed employee parking pilot program - 7PM in the City Council Chamber at 1000 Spring Street (presentation here) (pilot program details here)
10/15/2018 Customer Parking Ad Hoc Committee presentation to the Main Street Board of Directors
10/16/2018 City Council meeting – presenting employee parking pilot program
Parking Study Area Boundary
City Council Presentations
June 19, 2018
At the June 19, 2018 Council meeting, City Council adopted the 2018 Paso Robles Parking Action Plan. The Parking Action Plan recommends short, mid, and long-term implementation steps to establish an effective and efficient parking program in Paso Robles. Recommendations address current, upcoming and long-term parking challenges and needs of the community.
April 17, 2018
The first Downtown Parking community meeting was held April 16, 2018. Initial findings are outlined in the following document, presented to City Council at their April 17th regular meeting.