Parking Management Information
Downtown Paid Parking Program
Traffic in the City of Carmel is unique in that it experiences heavy peak periods during weekends and over the summer when there are a high number of tourists. Many of the visitors can be considered short-term or "day visitors", who travel by car from other bay areas to Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula for the day. This "day visitor" phenomenon often places a burden on Carmel's circulation and parking facilities, particularly in the downtown area.
In an effort to improve parking, traffic and circulation the City is considering the development of a paid parking program in the downtown. Cities across the country have used paid parking as an effective management tool. Some of the benefits of paid parking include:
- An increase in the availability of conveninient downtown parking for visitors and residents
- Allow visitors and residents to stay as long as they wish without fear of receiving a parking citation
- An increase in City revenues that can be invested into the community
The City held a public workshop on Thursday, January 27th at the City Hall Council Chambers. A copy of the Public Notice, Agenda and Power Point Presentation are available by clicking here.
Public Notice Agenda Presentation
Comments and/or suggestions regarding paid parking may be submitted by email to paidparking@ci.carmel.ca.us
You may also contact the Department of Coummunity Planning and Building at 831-620-2010 during normal business hours.