No Parking Meters In Racine? Matter To Be Discussed

RACINE, WI -- Is it time for parking meters to go in the City of Racine? City officials will be discussing that matter in front of the public Tuesday night.

"The Committee of the Whole is holding a public comment period tomorrow night at 6 p.m., in the Common Council chambers, to gather the thoughts of the Community on parking meters. I encourage you to come and give us some input," Racine Mayor Cory Mason said Monday morning.

Metered parking spaces are located throughout Downtown Racine. Parking rates range from 30 cents per hour for up to 10 hours or 75 cents per hour for up to four hours. The city estimated it collected about $400,000 in revenue from parking meters in 2019.

The City of Racine's Committee of the Whole meeting will be held 6 p.m. at Racine City Hall in the City Council chambers.

In addition to metered street parking, the City of Racine maintains the following parking ramps and lots in the downtown area:

PARKING RAMPS

All day parking: $2. Ramps will accept dollars and quarters

• Civic Center - 501 Lake Ave.
• Gaslight - 25 Gaslight Dr.*This lot accepts debit cards
• Lake Avenue - 300 Lake Ave.
• McMynn - 120 7th St.
• Shoop - 226 Main St.

SURFACE LOTS

Metered parking is $0.30/hr

• Lakefront - 3 6th St.
• 7th and Park - 700 Park Ave.
• Park & Villa - 720 Park Ave.
• Park & Water - 418 Water St.

Patch Photo by By Alexis Tarrazi