New Parking Enforcement Begins Next Week In Alameda

ALAMEDA, CA — The City of Alameda is launching a new parking enforcement service May 23, with a goal of increasing drivers' compliance with parking rules and improving access for pedestrians and bicyclists, primarily in the area of Park and Webster streets, officials said.

The new program will transfer most parking enforcement tasks from the Alameda Police Department to the city's public works agency.

"The police department will continue to handle vehicle towing in the public right-of-way, including the abandoned vehicle program," the city said. "The program aims to increase compliance with parking rules to ensure spaces are available for visitors, crosswalks and bike lanes are clear, accessible parking zones are reserved for people with disability placards, street sweeping keeps debris out of our waterways, and more."

Alameda officials reminded locals and drivers to do the following:

• Always check signs, curb paint and parking meter screens, even if there’s a parklet between the parking space and the curb.
• Pay at meters 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, except posted holidays.
• Do not overstay posted time limits.
• Do not double-park, park in red zones, block sidewalks or crosswalks, or park in areas protected with bollards.
• In the Park Street area, avoid circling for parking by going to the Civic Center parking structure at 1416 Oak St. Parking there is cheaper and more plentiful than on the street.
• Bike, walk or take transit.

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