The Keep Fremont Free group is working hard to keep the paid parking kiosks out of the neighborhood — a plan that the city of Seattle is considering. So far, 806 people have signed the online petition, and more than 450 citizens have written in to express opposition to the proposed changes, according to an e-mail from City Councilman Richard McIver.
A recent study by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) shows that that the majority of blocks in the area were more than 75 percent full for most of the day, and that parking spots on the blocks between Fremont and Troll Avenues were as full as 90 percent. The proposed changes include two-hour paid parking at $1.25 per hour in the core business district, 10-hour paid parking around the core, installation of a residential parking zone to create a comprehensive mix of on-street parking, and change load zones to commercial vehicle load zones with pay stations (see map).
SDOT will continue to accept comments on the proposal until this Friday. They hopes to have their plan finalized in November and implemented early next year. To share feedback on the proposed parking plan for Fremont, residents can reach SDOT at communityparking@seattle.gov.