The high summer tourist season has arrived. Visitors and locals coming to downtown Salida take note; enforcement of parking areas and time limits is underway, now through mid-September in Salida’s downtown area.
Where and when is enforcement occurring
This past week, the “Ambassador” from contractor Interstate Parking has been making the rounds downtown, handing out flyers for businesses to post and speaking with business owners about the new program.
As the City of Salida’s parking operator, Park Salida staff have been granted the authority to issue violations and collect violation fines on behalf of the City of Salida.
According to Christy Doon, City of Salida Administrator, “Interstate Parking is responsible for compliance of parking time-restricted zones. They are also capturing occupancy data in the lots. Any other parking infractions will be dealt with by our Community Services office.”
ParkSalida.com Has the Details
Time restrictions are now being enforced seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as the signs indicate, in the core of downtown.
The map at left shows street spaces in blue parking lots in green and ADA-accessible spaces in dark blue with the icon.
Parking time limits and ADA signs in downtown Salida. Merrell Bergin photo
Consequences of violations
According to the Park.com website:
- Initial violations in the City of Salida will receive a warning.
- A second violation will result in a $25 fee and double to $50 if not paid within 10 days.
- A third violation will result in a $75 fee and double to $150 if not paid within 10 days.
- Additional violations will be subject to additional fees.
If you receive a second or subsequent parking violation in the City of Salida, you can pay for it through the following options:
- Pay online – Click here.
- or, Mail a check to: Park Salida, P.O. Box 7369, Breckenridge, CO 80424-7369
Why is this happening?
As stated in numerous City Council meetings, the City of Salida is interested in improving the turnover of spaces in the core of downtown, based on time limits established long ago, but infrequently enforced. In addition, the city is trying to obtain data on the parking habits of locals – employees and business owners, as well as visitors, to fine-tune where and how future parking management can be improved and spaces made more available to all.
The goal is to free up more spaces for people actively shopping and visiting restaurants – NOT to generate revenue.
Parking is still free in downtown Salida – a rarity in mountain towns or on the Front Range. While warnings and enforcement may still catch some locals off guard, the pilot program now underway is meant to make the most of the city’s street parking. It may also encourage people who have historically avoided downtown to take another look and see more free parking availability convenient to their destination.
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