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Parking StreetSmarts
City of HoustonParkHouston
The Parking Management Division
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Who is ParkHouston?ParkHouston is a division of Administration and Regulatory Affairs
60+ employees in four (4) groups:
– Administration
– Customer Service
– Compliance and Regulations
– Meter Operations
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City of HoustonMaster Parking Plan
ParkHouston is a professional, creative
and customer-focused parking program
that provides innovative parking
solutions through active collaboration
with valued customers and
stakeholders.
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Mission
Support City’s Economic
Development Goals
Provide Superior Customer
Service
Invest in Cutting-Edge
technology Solutions
Active Collaboration with
Stakeholders
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Services and ProgramsManage On-street Parking, Garages and Parking LotsRegulation and ComplianceVolunteer Parking EnforcementParking Permits
ResidentialCommercial Vehicle Loading ZonesValet Zone and OperatorsContract ParkingNewsrack
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Paper, Plastic or Phone?Paper BillsVisa and MasterCard credit and debit cardsCoinsPay-by-Phone with ParkHouston app
Text reminder before time expiresRegister at Parkmobile.com
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Follow these simple steps:1. Press any key to start2. Select preferred language3. Enter your license plate
number4. Select the desired amount
of time 5. Insert payment – please
note that the pay stations do not provide change
6. Take the receipt and Go! Payment is verified by your license plate number.
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Downtown Hopper Allows “hopping”
throughout downtown Follow the time limits for
each meter Prevents long-term
parking Turnover of parking
spaces creates parking for business patrons and visitors
Business meeting
Tunnel shopping between appointments
Last stop –dental check-up
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Downtown Parking Tips Metered Parking
Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Only pay at the pay station for on-street parking
Check the signs before parking
Follow the time limits for each zone
Use the ParkHouston app to receive a reminder before your time expires
Report concerns to 311
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Mobility Lanes• No parking in mobility lanes in
downtown- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Not all downtown streets are mobility lanes – check the signs
• Clear streets improve traffic flow during peak periods
• Vehicles in violation will be towed
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Downtown Parking TipsImproved Signage
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Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Look for the Red MeterParking Rate $5 per
Hour or by permitOnly marked
Commercial Vehicles Fines begin at $255
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Did you know it’s illegal to park…Blocking a sidewalk
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Did you know it’s illegal to park…On the wrong side of the street
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Did you know it’s illegal to park……On an esplanade, median strip
or traffic island
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Did you know it’s illegal to park…
…On a bridge…On street for purpose of
advertising…Within 50’ of a railroad crossing…Right wheel more than 18” from
the right curb…Within 15’ of a fire hydrant …Double park
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Safety in School Zones…Please read and comply with all signage
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Parked on the wrong side of the street
Safety in School Zones
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Safety in School Zones Parked too close to a crosswalk
Park at least 20 ft. from crosswalks
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Credit cardhttps://www.houstontx.gov/parking/resolve.html
By phone – 877-855-6841Mail
Write ticket number(s) on check or money orderMail payments in the envelope provided
In personParking Management, 2020 McKinney, Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Municipal Courts 1400 Lubbock, Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Payment Options
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Contesting a Parking CitationHave 30 days total to contest
Contest online within 7 days after citation is entered in the system
Visit the Parking Adjudication Office, 1400 Lubbock
Hearings held first come, first served, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Contact UsEmail – [email protected]
Phone – 832-393-8690
Web - Houstonparking.org
City of HoustonParkHouston @HouParking
@ParkHouston