FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale will begin offering free parking downtown on July 1.
Visitors will be able to park in ALL of the City's parking lots and on-street metered locations at no cost for up to three hours.
Vehicles with City issued permits are not subject to the three-hour time limit.
The Amtrak lot kiosk will continue to be accessible to travelers who leave their vehicles in the public lot, long-term.
Parking meters will be marked with City bags and parking lots will have signs. Free parking is scheduled to end on January 1, 2020.
If you have questions or would like more information, contact Parking Services at (618) 457-3265.
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open… for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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