Downtown Kalamazoo parking changes shift paid spots to high-demand areas, frustrating locals

Downtown Kalamazoo parking changes shift paid spots to high-demand areas, frustrating locals

Starting April 1, parking changes in downtown Kalamazoo mean 12 new blocks now require payment, while 11 previously paid blocks are now free.City of Kalamazoo parking consultant Rob Bacigalupi explained the reasoning behind the shift.Were rebalancing where paid parking is, versus where free parking is. We put the paid parking where the demand is the highest, so we can get the turnover there, Bacigalupi said.Metered spots now begin charging at 10…

Paid parking updates in downtown Kalamazoo officially take effect

New paid parking updates in downtown Kalamazoo officially took effect Wednesday.