INSIDER
Here’s what you need to know about upcoming changes to Ann Arbor’s free Sunday parking
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know about upcoming changes to Ann Arbor’s free Sunday parking“This change is being made to align the system with best practices in parking," says an update on the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority website.
Parking prices downtown spike ahead of Detroit Lions’ playoff game
Read full article: Parking prices downtown spike ahead of Detroit Lions’ playoff gameThousands of people will make their way to Downtown Detroit on Sunday for the Detroit Lions game and parking lot imposters will be looking for people to scam.
Parking restrictions return to Michigan Stadium on Saturday for U-M’s commencement in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Parking restrictions return to Michigan Stadium on Saturday for U-M’s commencement in Ann ArborLocal law enforcement want visitors and residents to know about parking restrictions on Saturday for U-M's graduation.
Briarwood Mall offering Michigan football gameday parking, overnight RV spots, shuttle to stadium
Read full article: Briarwood Mall offering Michigan football gameday parking, overnight RV spots, shuttle to stadiumGameday parking and tailgating for Michigan football, a shuttle to and from the stadium, and overnight spots for RVs are now available at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor.
Old Woodward project causing concerns for Birmingham residents
Read full article: Old Woodward project causing concerns for Birmingham residentsThe final phase of remodeling one last part of Old Woodward in Birmingham was approved Monday (April 11) night at one of the city’s meetings. The goal is to help slow down traffic, provide safer pedestrian crossings and improve infrastructure in general.
Port Huron snow parking ordinance goes into effect Wednesday, Dec. 1
Read full article: Port Huron snow parking ordinance goes into effect Wednesday, Dec. 1Warning notices to be issued for the first five days to remind homeowners of the city's snow ordinance that will go into effect Wednesday, Dec. 1. Parking on paved city streets will now be illegal during the hours of 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for snow removal.
See which roads will be closed during today’s Wolverines home game
Read full article: See which roads will be closed during today’s Wolverines home gameOn Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.
Football game, 9/11 ceremony to close streets in downtown Ann Arbor Saturday
Read full article: Football game, 9/11 ceremony to close streets in downtown Ann Arbor SaturdayOn Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.
Downtown Royal Oak could lose 41 parking spaces with new meter system
Read full article: Downtown Royal Oak could lose 41 parking spaces with new meter systemThere are plans to install a new parking meter system in Royal Oak this fall with better technology but that technology could lead to the city losing more than 40 parking spaces.
Detroit pizzeria owner paints handicap parking zone after customers get $150 tickets
Read full article: Detroit pizzeria owner paints handicap parking zone after customers get $150 ticketsTony Sacco, co-owner of Mootz Pizzeria + Bar in Downtown Detroit, has become more angry over the parking situation in front of his business for the last two years.
Red meter bags now designate quick pickup parking spaces in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Red meter bags now designate quick pickup parking spaces in Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. – Need to quickly pick something up from a downtown shop but don’t want to pay for parking? Red meter bags now indicate which parking spaces in the downtown area are designated free, 15-minute curbside carryout spaces. The parking spaces were set aside in March by Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority as a way to help patrons and delivery drivers for restaurants and retailers pick up and drop off orders in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new bags and signage are labeled with “no parking, 15-minute loading/unloading.”“This necessary change preserves spaces for the intended purpose of free, short-term parking, in support of the curbside carryout service many restaurants and retailers are relying on, and enables enforcement of the 15-minute parking limit,” said the city of Ann Arbor in its December newsletter. Previously, orange meter bags were used to designate the curbside parking spots.
Two Ann Arbor council members move to dissolve Downtown Development Authority
Read full article: Two Ann Arbor council members move to dissolve Downtown Development AuthorityANN ARBOR – On Friday evening, two resolutions to dissolve the Downtown Development Authority were added to Monday’s city council meeting agenda. “If you don’t have a resolution on the agenda, it’s very hard to have a discussion at council,” said Griswold. We’re in the midst of a pandemic and downtown businesses are on their knees and DDA is working hard to find strategies. Pollay said that during the winter months, downtown businesses will face their toughest test yet. “The DDA is the only City entity that has offered and provided support through this pandemic.”Monday’s city council meeting will take place virtually at 7 p.m.
Watch out: Parking enforcers return to Detroit streets today
Read full article: Watch out: Parking enforcers return to Detroit streets todayDETROIT Free parking ends Monday in Detroit. Mayor Mike Duggan said parking enforcers will be back on the streets for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak in March. Detroit has more than 2,000 metered spaces, with many of them downtown and in the popular New Center and Midtown areas . Detroit residents who park too long or don't pay to park can get a 50% discount if a ticket is paid within five days. In February, the city had estimated $12 million a year in revenue from parking fines, although thats likely to be lower now because of the virus-related enforcement break.
Public parking facilities in Ann Arbor return to normal operations Monday
Read full article: Public parking facilities in Ann Arbor return to normal operations MondayANN ARBOR, Mich. On Monday, June 8, public parking facilities will resume normal operations according to the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority. Staff are anticipated to return on Monday and modifications have been made to facilities, including social distancing reminders and plexiglass at payment centers. From March 18 to June 7, the DDA did not collect parking fees at public parking garages and non-metered spaces. Parking attendants were not on-site so as to reduce contact between drivers and staff. According to the DDA website, 150 on-street metered parking spaces will be available for free short-term parking for curbside pickup from Ann Arbor restaurants and retail shops.