Hartford Expands Parking Options For Residents
Published on April 16, 2020
HARTFORD, CONN (April 16, 2020) – Today the City of Hartford announced that beginning tomorrow, April 17, 2020, residents will be able to park in nine Blue Light Lots and all Hartford Public Schools parking lots as they continue to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hartford Police Department will be patrolling these lots to the extent possible. The Hartford Parking Authority has already temporarily suspended parking meter enforcement and made a number of other changes to relax parking rules.
“With so many people staying home, there are more cars parked in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Luke Bronin. “The Hartford Parking Authority has taken a number of steps to ease the burden on our residents, but they can’t stop enforcing no parking zones and public safety requirements. We hope that opening these public lots will give residents convenient access to off-street parking, and help keep routes clear for emergency vehicles, as well as allow our sanitation and street cleaning teams can do their job safely and effectively.”
The nine Blue Light Lots are: 130 Sisson Ave; 2434 Main St; 135 Main St; 20 Francis Ct; 60 Chadwick Ave; 45 Evergreen Ave; 77 Laurel St; Sigourney Street and Homestead Avenue; Learning Corridor Parking Garage - Brownell St Entrance. All Hartford Public Schools Parking Lots are available here: http://bit.ly/2y8NpzP. These lots are subject to change, depending on how long restrictions related to coronavirus last.
“In response to this public health and economic crisis, we have taken a number of steps to support our residents,” said Armindo Gomes, Chief Executive Officer of the Hartford Parking Authority. “If residents have any questions, please call us at 860-757-0720. We will continue to work with the City of Hartford to do everything we can going forward.”
In addition to temporarily suspending parking meter enforcement until at least May 20th, the Hartford Parking Authority is suspending late penalties on citations, extending deadlines for submitting citation appeals, and will not be placing boots on cars unless plates are stolen or misused. Residential Permit Parking holders can use the previous year’s permit until the end of May. The Parking Authority will continue to enforce fire hydrant zones, handicap zones, and other violations related to public health and safety.