FREDERICKSBURG — A new gate and cashless pay station will be installed in Fredericksburg’s public parking garage on Sophia Street between Sept. 3 and 12.
The current pay stations will no longer be accepting cash payments as of Aug. 30.
While cash payments will no longer be accepted in the garage itself, customers who do not possess a credit or debit card will be able to pay in cash at the Parking Garage Office, located on the 2nd floor of the building next door (601 Caroline Street) during business hours.
The garage will remain open for public parking during the scheduled installation.
This new technology will accept credit cards at a new “pay-on-foot” station by the 1st floor elevator and also at the exit gate where drivers may pay from their car upon exit.
In addition to making the pay process more convenient for drivers, this new system is expected to generate cost savings and reduce maintenance and repairs for the city.
The parking garage has been using the current pay stations since its original opening in 2005.
By upgrading to this new technology, the city is seeking to streamline payments and offer speedier exits of traffic.
The system being replaced can only accept payment at two “pay-on-foot” stations – one near the exit and one near the pedestrian entrance from Caroline Street.
Many customers drive to the gate expecting to pay there, but have to get out of their car and walk to the pay station before being able to leave.
The parking garage is located at 601 Sophia Street and is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers a great parking destination for visitors to downtown Fredericksburg.
It is a convenient walking distance to downtown shopping and dining areas.
Parking in the garage for the first three hours is free and then the cost is $1 for each hour after with a maximum of $8 per day.
Well-lit and monitored by security cameras, the garage is served by a parking attendant during the following hours:
- Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information about parking passes, the new cashless system, or how this change might affect monthly parking passes, please feel free to call 540-371-8542 or visit online.
