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Posted on: December 17, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Telluride expands paid parking zones, increases rates in commercial core

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Telluride expands paid parking zones, increases rates in the commercial core

Parking study informs new rates, rules, and enforcement tactics to improve parking availability

Telluride, CO --- (December 17, 2024) – In response to the growing demand for parking and as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Town Council has approved and adopted changes to Town parking zones, rates, rules, and regulations. The new parking regulations will go into effect on January 1, 2025, and include expanded paid parking zones, increased parking meter rates, and new restrictions designed to improve parking availability and encourage alternative transportation options.

These changes, informed by a comprehensive parking analysis conducted by DESMAN, Inc., aim to streamline parking operations, improve accessibility, and reduce congestion throughout the town. These updates were initiated by Council's 2024 goal to refine and evaluate regional parking plans and address community parking needs.

Key changes include: 

  • Expansion of Paid Parking Zones: The Town will expand paid parking zones to include high-demand areas in the commercial core and surrounding streets, including portions of Colorado Avenue, Columbia Avenue, and North Aspen Street. The goal is to increase parking turnover and make more spaces available for both visitors and residents.
  • Increase in Parking Rates: As part of the new strategy, parking rates in the commercial core will increase to $2.50 per hour, while rates in newly expanded areas will be set at $2.00 per hour. The increased rates encourage parking turnover and help fund long-term parking management improvements.
  • New Parking Rules and Regulations: The Town will implement enhanced parking enforcement through a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system, which will improve the efficiency of parking management and provide valuable data for future decisions.
  • Sustainability Efforts: Free commuter parking lots, such as Carhenge, will remain available to encourage the use of public transportation and reduce congestion in the commercial core.

The primary goals of these changes are to improve parking availability, reduce traffic congestion, and promote alternative transportation options such as public transit. The new measures will also support Telluride’s sustainability efforts and the financial stability of the Parking Enterprise Fund.

For more information on the new parking regulations and upcoming changes, please visit the Town of Telluride’s website at telluride-co.gov/parking or contact Code Enforcement at marshals@telluride-co.gov.

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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Telluride amplía las zonas de aparcamiento de pago y aumenta las tarifas en el centro comercial

El estudio de estacionamiento informa de nuevas tarifas, normas y tácticas de aplicación para mejorar la disponibilidad de aparcamiento

Telluride, CO --- (17 de diciembre de 2024) - En respuesta a la creciente demanda de aparcamiento y como parte de sus esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en curso, el Ayuntamiento ha aprobado y adoptado cambios en las zonas de estacionamiento de la ciudad, las tasas, normas y reglamentos. La nueva normativa de aparcamiento entrará en vigor el 1 de enero de 2025 e incluye la ampliación de las zonas de aparcamiento de pago, el aumento de las tarifas de los parquímetros y nuevas restricciones diseñadas para mejorar la disponibilidad de aparcamiento y fomentar opciones de transporte alternativas.

Estos cambios, basados en un análisis exhaustivo del estacionamiento realizado por DESMAN, Inc. tienen como objetivo racionalizar las operaciones de estacionamiento, mejorar la accesibilidad y reducir la congestión en toda la ciudad. Estas actualizaciones se iniciaron por el objetivo del Consejo 2024 para perfeccionar y evaluar los planes de estacionamiento regionales y abordar las necesidades de estacionamiento de la comunidad.

Los cambios clave incluyen: 

  • Ampliación de las zonas de aparcamiento de pago: La ciudad ampliará las zonas de aparcamiento de pago para incluir áreas de alta demanda en el núcleo comercial y las calles circundantes, incluyendo partes de Colorado Avenue, Columbia Avenue y North Aspen Street. El objetivo es aumentar la rotación de aparcamientos y poner más plazas a disposición de visitantes y residents.
  • Aumento de las tarifas de aparcamiento: Como parte de la nueva estrategia, las tarifas de estacionamiento en el núcleo comercial aumentarán a 2,50 dólares por hora, mientras que las tarifas en las zonas recientemente ampliadas se fijarán en 2 dólares por hora. El aumento de las tarifas fomenta la rotación de los aparcamientos y ayuda a financiar mejoras a largo plazo en su gestión.
  • Nuevas normas y reglamentos de aparcamiento: La ciudad mejorará el control del aparcamiento mediante un sistema de reconocimiento de matrículas (LPR), que mejorará la eficiencia de la gestión del aparcamiento y proporcionará datos valiosos para futuras decisions.
  • Esfuerzos de sostenibilidad: Los aparcamientos gratuitos para viajeros, como el de Carhenge, seguirán estando disponibles para fomentar el uso del transporte público y reducir la congestión en el núcleo comercial.

Los objetivos principales de estos cambios son mejorar la disponibilidad de aparcamiento, reducir la congestión del tráfico y promover opciones de transporte alternativas como el transporte público. Las nuevas medidas también apoyarán los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad de Telluride y la estabilidad financiera del Fondo Empresarial de Aparcamiento.

Para obtener más información sobre las nuevas normas de estacionamiento y los próximos cambios, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad de Telluride en telluride-co.gov/parking o póngase en contacto con Code Enforcement en marshals@telluride-co.gov.

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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