City of Orlando introduces new parking program, hoping to make downtown easier to navigate

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Published  December 18, 2024 11:33am EST
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Orlando limits weekend access at parking garages

The Orlando Police Department and the City of Orlando are using a new strategy to manage crowds downtown. A city spokesperson confirmed to FOX 35 that seven downtown parking garages under city management will limit access beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The change took effect May 10.

The Brief

    • The City of Orlando introduced "The Canopy", the newest part of the urban gathering space formerly known as the "Under-I Project" earlier this year.
    • The most recent initiative of the project is the addition of approximately 150 temporary public parking spaces, which have been designed to cater to both short-term parking and pickup and drop-off zone needs. 
    • These additional spaces were created to help not only navigate but relieve congestion during downtown events and increase pedestrian safety.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The City of Orlando introduced "The Canopy", the newest part of the urban gathering space formerly known as the "Under-I Project" earlier this year.

"The name, The Canopy, was inspired by the newly updated design which blends nature and technology, drawing inspiration from Orlando’s beautiful canopy of trees, to create a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable urban oasis that reflects the spirit of downtown Orlando, connects its diverse neighborhoods and fosters a sense of belonging for all.", according to the city's website.

The most recent initiative of the project is the addition of approximately 150 temporary public parking spaces, which have been designed to cater to both short-term parking and pickup and drop-off zone needs. 

The initiative provides two new lots located in downtown Orlando:

Pine Street between Garland Avenue and Hughey Avenue

  •  3-hour public parking
  • 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.

Central Boulevard between Garland Avenue and Hughey Avenue

  • Designated for pick-up and drop-off only
  • 6 p.m. - 3 a.m.

"This one-year pilot initiative is not merely an infrastructure development; it is a strategic endeavor to foster a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly environment for residents and visitors alike, navigating downtown Orlando.", the city release stated.

These additional spaces were created to help not only navigate but relieve congestion during downtown events and increase pedestrian safety.

Those utilizing the parking in the Pine lot will use the ParkMobile app. 

To learn more about this initiative, you can visit the city website or the DTO Action Plan.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the City of Orlando release and their website. 

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