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Why are Rates Increasing?
• A core strategy of the Parking
Business Plan, adopted by
the City Council in 2009,
is movement toward selfsustaining rates so that
parking programs and
services pay for themselves.
• Another key strategy is to
get the right user in the right
space. Rates were calculated
by looking at current prices
and occupancy levels, as well
as analysis of other similarly
sized and structured cities.
Parking Meter Rates Increase
at 3-and 9-hour Meters
Rates increase in September 2010
The previously announced rate increases at Olympia’s 3- and 9-hour
parking meters go into effect Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Rates are
NOT changing for 15-minute meters and Pay Stations.
Meter Type
Current Rate
New Rate
3-hour meters
9-hour meters
15-minute meters
2-hour Pay Stations
$0.50 per hour
$0.35 per hour
Penny, nickel or a dime
$1.00 per hour
$ 0.60 per hour
$0.50 per hour
No change
No change
All 3- and 9-hour meters provide 15-minutes of free time, as long as
there is no time on the meter. Just push the button before inserting
coins or your Oly Smartcard.
Save Money - Purchase a 9-hour Parking Permit
Constantly forgetting to recharge your Oly Smartcard?
Consider a 9-hour permit. It guarantees a ticket-free
experience when parking at a 9-hour meter.
• Permits cost only $60 per month and are valid for
9-hour meters only.
• Save more with group rates: Organize your coworkers and purchase in groups of 20 or more and
pay only $50 each! Go online to learn more.
www.olympiawa.gov/parkingpermit
Questions, or to Purchase a Permit, Contact
The City of Olympia is committed to the nondiscriminatory treatment of all persons in the
employment and the delivery of all services and
resources.
City of Olympia, Parking Services
360.753.8017
117 Legion Way, Olympia
[email protected]
City of
OLYMPIA