While we are not where we were, Borough officials are cautiously optimistic we are getting there. Parking Services Director Sean Metrick, says he will be watching to see what happens when West Chester University students return at the end of August. Meter parking revenue is also up, but not yet near levels hit in 2019. This could be tied to labor issues in the retail and hospitality industries or some other unknown variable but either way an increase is not expected until fall at the earliest. While single parkers are up, monthly parking remains flat. Chestnut was up nearly 100 percent over budget while Bicentennial was up 85 percent. Both the Chestnut Street and the Bicentennial Garages saw significant uptick in transient traffic in the month of June.

Now nearly halfway through 2021, and two months into the lessening of pandemic restrictions, I was curious, had parking rebounded and what did futures look like for 2022? So I listened to the Borough Council Parking Committee Meeting and summarized if for you (you’re welcome.)Īccording to the monthly Parking Garage Performance report, the lifting of COVID restrictions is being seen in the return of visitors parking downtown. Pre-pandemic, the Borough of West Chester could be expected to pull in roughly between 5 and 6 million in parking revenue. The harder it is to find a spot, the better we are doing financially.

Last year one thing became abundantly clear, besides we are not too advanced a nation to be crippled by a virus, the fortunes of the Borough rise (and fall) with its parking capacity. Parking Futures What happens when student return in the fall is still missing from the parking picture. Enjoy it while you can – but first, let’s catch up. Plus, what’s behind the scaffolding on Gay Street and the future of West Chester’s finances as told by the parking revenue. This week Borough Council voted to allow live outdoor music downtown – what will and won’t be accepted.

It’s Friday, July 23. If last summer was all about the art, this summer it’s the outdoor concert.

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