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L.A. traffic is truly one of a kind, thanks to the sheer number of cars on the road, the endless freeways, and, of course, the parking limitations that can result in hefty fines if you’re not careful. Now, add a new rate increase to the mix.
On Friday, the City Council approved a hike in parking meter rates. In a 10-0 vote, council members authorized a 50-cent increase across the city, raising rates from $1 to $1.50. The last increase was in 2014. According to a city report cited by NBC, parking meters are also expected to start charging on Sundays, though full implementation could take up to six months.
City-owned parking lots are also changing. Twenty-eight facilities that were previously free will now charge 25 cents per 30 minutes, with a $5 daily maximum. Within 90 days, LADOT will return with a proposal for a fee schedule for Preferential Parking District permits.
In a related move, the Council directed the City Attorney, Sanitation, and Street Services to clarify penalties for trash bins left blocking sidewalks or streets. Options under review include adding fines to utility bills or using enforcement tools beyond standard citations. Recommendations will return to the Council for consideration.