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The Downtown Billings Alliance will uses this page to keep our downtown family (and friends) abreast of current downtown happenings and single topic issues that either need immediate attention or require action and thought.  Hold on tight, it could get a bit bumpy.

PARKING - City to Consider Reducing
The Number of Downtown Meters

On September 5th, the day after Labor Day, the Billings City Council will review and comment on a proposal to implement "meterless" free parking in the immediate periphery of the core of downtown Billings. The City Parking Division recently completed a report to the Advisory Board regarding "Meter and Enforcement Reduction." A link to the full report can be found below:

METER AND ENFORCEMENT REDUCTION REPORT - PDF

This meter reduction will be a test program that could lead to permanent free parking in the test area. A map of the proposed area can be found by clicking on the thumbnail above. If there is no objection by Council and if the City receives their inventory of free parking meter bags, 493 meters could "vanish" as early as October 1st. If you have a comment, please plan on attending the City Council Work Session on TUESDAY September 6th. (Meeting starts at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers)