Downtown Parking

QUESTION: How would you describe the availability of public parking in
downtown Providence?

What you would expect in a city of this size: 27%

It is seriously lacking, a real problem: 60%

Not bad, I usually find a spot: 13%

QUESTION: Has it ever been your intent to frequent a downtown restaurant,
but you then changed your mind to dine somewhere with more adequate parking
outside of downtown?

Yes: 53%

No: 47%

QUESTION: As one way to combat a projected budget shortfall, Providence
Mayor David N. Cicilline wants to add a 5 percent tax to parking garages and
public lots. Do you agree with such an idea?

Yes: 27%

No: 73%

QUESTION: If you have a business meeting in downtown Providence that you
expect will last an hour or so, what do you do with your car?

Go directly to a public garage or public parking lot and pay: 60%

Look for a metered space on the street, but settle for a garage or lot if I can’t find one: 33%

Park in a garage or lot and have company I am visiting pick up the fee: 7%

QUESTION: Have you ever received a parking ticket in downtown Providence?

Yes: 73%

No: 27%