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Covington, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority is continuing efforts to enhance parking in the Mainstrasse Village commercial district. An open house is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, allowing residents, business owners, and visitors to discuss proposed changes aimed at improving parking accessibility and efficiency.
Kyle Snyder, Executive Director of the Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority, stated: “After talking with residents and business leaders, as well as conducting parking studies in-house, using ABM staff who are also residents, I think it is clear that parking in the Village could be improved. We don't have a set plan; we will be making a modest change, then reassess. Then consider the next change, working to improve the parking situation.”
The parking strategy includes several initiatives:
- John R. Green Garage: The authority now manages 92 public spaces with reduced rates of $2/hour and $7/day to boost usage. Additional signage has been added. Twenty extra spaces are available for apartment complex residents for a monthly fee.
- New Parking Meters: Fifteen meters will be installed on Main Street between 5th and 6th streets and around the corner on 6th Street to improve turnover in the commercial core.
- Service Staff Parking: A low-cost program is being developed for employees of nearby restaurants and shops to reserve closer parking for customers and residents.
- Residential Parking Permit System: Residents can create resident-only or limited public parking on specific block faces through a permit process that covers enforcement and signage costs.
Details for the Mainstrasse Village Parking Open House are as follows:
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Center for Great Neighborhoods, 321 W. 12th Street
Format: Includes informational presentations at each hour's start with opportunities for discussion.
