City of Annapolis, Maryland (MD) Parking Guide
SP+ will host with the Ward One Residents Association and Downtown Annapolis Partnership a meeting to discuss the Park Utilization Analysis report, which was based on a draft parking study on the city’s overall parking experience. At the meeting, the team will speak about and answer questions pertaining to their findings and recommendations.
Date: March 28, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, Annapolis, MD
The study can be viewed by clicking below.
Annapolis, MD (2-22-2017) – SP+, comprehensive parking management firm for the City of Annapolis, this week delivered a draft parking study to Mayor Mike Pantelides that assesses downtown parking assets and occupancy rates and offers recommendations to improve the city’s overall parking experience.
“The draft study’s goal is to give Annapolis an accurate, block-by-block understanding of its parking assets and occupancy trends,” said Jon Kemp, SP+ regional manager. “The Pantelides Administration and City Council deserve credit for wanting a truly holistic view of downtown parking so that we can better meet the needs of those who live, work and visit this great city.”
The study focused on parking districts 1, 2 and 3. Districts 4 and 5 will be included in a final draft that will be submitted in June. SP+ will discuss the draft at a community meeting hosted by Alderman Joe Budge at City Hall Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Recommendations in the study include:
Expand on-street meter hours to meet customer demand. Currently, meters are enforced from 10 AM to 7 PM seven days per week. The study recommends changing those hours to:
Modernize on-street rate structure to better serve customers with different needs. Along with expanding on-street meter hours, the study recommends a graduated rate structure at on-street meters. This would accommodate customers who are willing to pay a premium to park at meters for longer periods of time.
Expand pay parking. Implement pay parking in the most high demand residential areas adjacent to Main Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, Prince George Street and State Circle while preserving the existing two hour time limit in those areas. Rather than installing meters at these locations, the study recommends using a mobile payment system such as Parkmobile that would only require only additional signage.
Promote Business & Employee Parking Options. To meet the needs of downtown businesses and their employees, SP+ has begun offering discounted parking packages for downtown businesses and their employees that include: evening discounts at Gotts and Knighton garages, and weekday, evening, monthly and validation programs for Noah Hillman garage. Businesses are encouraged to contact SP+ at (443) 648-3087.
Make the Circulator More Business Friendly: The study recommends adjusting Circulator hours to accommodate employees working later hours, adjusting the circulator route to accommodate consumer needs and exploring whether the current $1 fee remains feasible.
The study can be viewed by clicking below.
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides invites everyone to the 2017 Annapolis New Year’s Celebration and reminds all visitors to “Know Before You Go!” There are several new things this year that Mayor Pantelides wants you to about before you head to Annapolis to bring in 2017.
Just like last year, the City Dock New Year’s Eve events start to come alive around 8 p.m. The evening will be filled with music down by Susan Campbell Park with DJ starting at 8 p.m. followed by the fun, high energy dance band Radio City from 9 p.m. to midnight. At midnight the countdown fireworks grand finale takes place to welcome in the New Year led by Mayor Pantelides.
Here are a few reminders if coming into town by vehicle or boat:
Please note: Immediately after the fireworks, the barge will be underway to clear the harbor. All boaters are urged to heed the instructions of safety and law enforcement officials including the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Natural Resources Police, the Annapolis Police, the Annapolis Fire Department, the Annapolis Harbormaster and others.
Remember, this is an alcohol free event. If you would like to celebrate with alcohol, please visit one of our wonderful local bars, restaurants or hotels. If you are attending New Year’s Eve celebrations anywhere in the area, please drink responsibly and utilize designated drivers.
Improvements Include New Valet Location, Pedestrian Friendly Main Street
& Online Prepay for Garages
To support Annapolis businesses, Mayor Michael Pantelides announces the return of popular parking options this holiday season as well as changes designed to improve the downtown holiday experience for both drivers and pedestrians. The changes were made in consultation with SP+, the city’s comprehensive parking management firm.
“Annapolis is known as one of America’s best holiday towns and we want to make it even better,” said Mayor Pantelides. “From a pedestrian friendly Main Street to online parking reservations, these changes are designed to make Annapolis memorable to visitors, local businesses, and residents alike.”
Improved Valet Service: Free valet parking will be offered downtown each Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 24. The valet drop off is being moved from Market Space to the Dock Street island this year to improve pedestrian safety and accommodate more vehicles. By staging the valet service at Dock Street, drivers no longer have to maneuver through seven pedestrian crosswalks or make two trips around a traffic circle as they did last year. The service will be offered the following dates and times:
Thursdays – 4 p.m. to midnight
Fridays – 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturdays – Noon to 9 p.m.
Sundays – Noon to 5 p.m.
Pedestrian Friendly Main Street: To make Midnight Madness more pedestrian friendly, the top of Main Street between Conduit Street and Church Circle will be closed to vehicles from 4 p.m. to midnight on December 1, December 8, and December 15. Vehicles on lower Main Street can still exit downtown from Conduit Street or Francis Street.
Pre-Pay for Garage Parking: To minimize downtown traffic, parking guests can purchase garage parking ahead of time online at annapolisparking.com. For a 12% convenience fee, guests can reserve a parking space in the Hillman Garage, Gotts Garage and Knighton Garage by using a secure online transaction. Simply visit the webpage for the garage of your choice to complete your transaction. Garage rates are:
Hillman Garage Rates:
Gotts Court Garage & Knighton Garage Rates:
Free, 3-Hour Parking at Meters: The city will once again offer 3 hours of free parking at metered spaces downtown from November 25, 2016, through January 1, 2017. The three hours of free parking will be available at all bagged parking spots on Main Street, Francis Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, Prince George Street, City Dock, Calvert Street and Market Space. This benefit is only for three hours only. Violators will be ticketed.
Expanded Circulator Service: The city will provide extended Circulator service for Midnight Madness December 1, December 8 and on December 15. On these days, the Circulator will be free and will run from 4 p.m. to Midnight. One shuttle will run from West Gate Circle to Church Circle, and another will run from West Gate Circle to City Dock via Duke of Gloucester, east on Randall Street, up Prince George Street to College Avenue, and back to West Street.
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides today announced that locating the Annapolis Circulator shuttle just got a lot easier. SP+, the comprehensive parking management firm for the city, has unveiled a free smartphone app that enables the public to track the circulator’s location in real-time and get estimated arrival times for upcoming stops. SP+ also added a real-time circulator tracker to the city’s parking website, www.annapolisparking.com.
The mobile app is available in both iOS and Android app stores at no charge. Simply download the app named “RLS Shuttle” and select “Annapolis Circulator” to start tracking the shuttle. The desktop tracker is also mobile-enhanced and can be viewed by visiting, www.annapolisparking.com/alternative-transportation and clicking on “Track the Circulator.”
“This mobile app is one step in a much broader effort to make the circulator modern, convenient, and reliable for all,” said Mayor Pantelides. “At my direction, SP+ is reviewing all aspects of the circulator service from routes and vehicles to cost and customer service, determining how to more effectively move riders throughout our great city.”
Mayor Pantelides and SP+ also encourage the public to fill out the circulator community survey, which can be found at http://annapolisparking.com/take-the-annapolis-circulator-survey.
Residents or visitors with questions may call SP+ at (443) 648-3087 for additional information.
SP+, parking management firm for the City of Annapolis, reminds the public that all individuals who park illegally in residential areas will be ticketed, beginning Saturday October 1st. The escalating fees for illegally parking in residential areas will also go into effect October 1.
A nearly three month grace period, which ends October 1, was announced this summer allowing first time offenders to receive a warning rather than a ticket and allowed time to educate the public on the escalating fees, encouraging parking guests to explore alternative parking options.
“During the grace period, SP+ issued more than 400 written warnings for first time offenses,” said Jon Kemp, regional manager for SP+. “The goal of the warnings was to educate parking guests about the new fine schedule so they could avoid getting a ticket in the future. We encourage everyone to visit www.AnnapolisParking.com for convenient parking options across Annapolis.”
Beginning October 1st, the fine schedule enacted by the City Council in July goes into effect. That fine schedule includes the following changes:
SP+ is using new License Plate Recognition technology, which is mounted on two enforcement vehicles and will allow for a more accurate reading of license plates on vehicles that have been parked illegally in a residential district.
SP+, the parking management firm for the City of Annapolis, is conducting a community survey to improve the Annapolis Circulator shuttle. By completing the 3-minute survey linked below, you can help SP+ and the city determine how best to quickly, comfortably and safely move residents and visitors throughout our great town.
To take the survey, please click here.
Thank you for your participation. Be sure to follow Annapolis Parking on Facebook and Twitter!
Be Aware of Enforcement Changes (Increase in Fines) to Metered and Residential Parking
In an effort to educate the public on these changes, Mayor Michael Pantelides has called for a “grace period” for first time parking offenders until October 1, 2016.
Effective Immediately:
During the grace period, first time offenders for both metered and residential parking will not receive a fine. Instead, they will receive a written warning that encourages the vehicle owner to explore alternative parking options at annapolisparking.com.
After the first warning has been issued:
Effective October 1, 2016:
SP+ is using new License Plate Recognition technology, which is mounted on two enforcement vehicles and will allow for a more accurate reading of license plates on vehicles that have been parked illegally in a residential district.
For parking options, go to www.annapolisparking.com.
For more information on the grace period or the new fine schedules, please contact annapolisparking@spplus.com
Click on the video to see how easy it is to use the new meters. Just remember to take a picture of your license plate, or write it down, to make the process go smoothly.
Annapolis, MD (8-10-16) – In an effort to educate the public on new escalating fines for residential parking and increases for metered parking in the city, Mayor Michael Pantelides announced a grace period for first time offenders will be allowed until October 1, 2016.
During this time, residents and visitors can learn more about the new parking regulations and fine schedule, and the city will gather public input to determine potential changes to the fine schedule and to parking districts.
The city’s new comprehensive parking firm, SP+, has been implementing a series of new programs as it manages the day-to-day parking and enforcement operations. Metered parking in the city will increase from $20 to $40 per ticket. In addition, an escalating fine schedule will be implemented in residential areas to eliminate the illegal use of residential parking spaces. As part of the public education process, first time offenders for both metered and residential parking will receive a written warning that encourages the vehicle owner to explore alternative parking options at annapolisparking.com.
During the grace period, repeat offenders for illegal parking in a residential area will continue to receive a $40 ticket for each violation, rather than the escalating fines up to $140.00, even if they have incurred multiple violations.
In the past the residential fine was $35.00 for each violation, but City Council adopted a new fine schedule and SP+ will be enforcing the schedule beginning on October 1, 2016:
Fine for initial offense: $40.00 (Two times the daily maximum garage fee)
Second violation in a one year period: $70.00
Third violation in a one year period: $105.00
Fourth violation (or greater) in a one year period: $140.00
SP+ is using new License Plate Recognition technology, which is mounted on two enforcement vehicles and will allow for a more accurate reading of license plates on vehicles that have been parked illegally in a residential district. By mounting the technology on vehicles, enforcement officers can cover routes faster and more efficiently than they previously have on foot.
Mayor Pantelides also asked SP+ to work with local business owners to ensure that employees have options for affordable parking and don’t rely on residential parking as an option. SP+ is currently reviewing a variety of alternatives and is collecting data that will be used to identify potential programs and possible legislation to assist employee programs in the future.
