Chris Giunchigliani calls for downtown and event parking overhaul
Mass towing of cars parked for monthly First Friday event is clear indication that downtown needs more free parking, better planning
LAS VEGAS-Candidate for Mayor Chris Giunchigliani today called for immediate steps to correct the First Friday mass towing debacle. “This marks a failure of planning by City Hall as it should not come as a surprise that people need a place to park if they are going to attend First Friday,” Giunchigliani said.
“The city is over-reliant on parking meters and paid parking. I’ve proposed long-term solutions to downtown parking. I’m also asking the Municipal Court to review the large number of statements that indicate there was not adequate posting on the property.”
While the city did provide some shuttle service for attendees, the supply was clearly inadequate for the event. “This was a failure to properly plan for the event. The city could have negotiated with the parking lots and found a means to provide free parking for attendees,” Giunchigliani said. “This is a clear example of why we need more parking and more free parking downtown.”
Giunchigliani believes attendees should not have to pay for the improper planning. She commented, “It is obvious from the sheer number of towed cars that the lots were not properly signed. That is why I am calling on the Municipal Court today to consider waiving the parking fines or at a minimum reducing the fees. Las Vegas residents should not suffer because of a lack of proper preparation.”
Increasing the number of free parking spots has long been a part of Chris Giunchigliani’s 7-Point Business Plan for Las Vegas.
Giunchigliani commented, “Downtown needs more free parking to encourage people to spend time there. This mass towing is going to discourage people from coming downtown and we can’t afford to let it happen again. We need to be better prepared to accommodate visitors who have cars.”
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