San Diego begins enforcing special event parking meter rates
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Downtown San Diego visitors will face significantly higher parking costs starting Tuesday, as new meter rates of $10 per hour take effect during major events at Petco Park that are expected to draw 10,000 or more people.
Breakdown
- Parking meter rates near Petco Park increase to $10 per hour during major events. 4s
- The new rates apply to meters within a half-mile of the stadium and are enforced two hours before and four hours after events. 53s
- Events expected to draw 10,000 or more attendees trigger the special rates. 35s
- Revenue from the increased fees will be used for downtown infrastructure improvements. 2m 7s
- Local residents and business groups have expressed concerns about the impact on workers and visitors. 1m 16s