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Vehicles will be towed again this evening

A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire City of Madison until at least 7 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Alternate side parking restrictions are in effect again tonight for the entire city of Madison, including the Snow Emergency Zone.

The Streets Division asks that people choose off-street parking options for their vehicles again, especially those within the Snow Emergency Zone. If an off-street parking option is not available, you must abide by alternate side parking rules.

Streets Division crews will be working throughout the day and night to plow areas that had been blocked by parked cars during the daytime plowing operations.

Parking on the Street Tonight (Wednesday, February 13 into the morning of Thursday, February 14)
Vehicles parked on the street tonight (the evening on February 13 into the early morning of February 14) should be on the EVEN house-numbered side of the street between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Violations of the alternate side parking rules are punishable by a fine of $60 throughout the entire City of Madison and violators may be towed. If a vehicle is towed, an additional towing fee will be added to the parking ticket.

Snow Emergency Towing in Effect

Vehicles on the below listed areas within the Snow Emergency Zone that are found in violation of the alternate side parking ordinance will be ticketed and towed.

  • 300 block of S Hamilton St.
  • W Doty St. (all)
  • 100 - 300 blocks of W. Washington Ave
  • 600 - 800 blocks of W. Washington Ave.
  • 300 - 600 blocks of W Mifflin St.
  • 10 N Bedford to 300 S Bedford St.
  • 10 - 200 blocks of W. Gilman St
  • 300 - 500 blocks of N Carroll St
  • 300 – 600 blocks of N Henry St.
  • 200, 300, and 500 blocks of Wisconsin Ave.
  • 200 – 10 N. Baldwin St.
  • 200 – 500 blocks E. Mifflin St.
  • 100 – 300 blocks of N Hamilton St.
  • N. Hancock St. (all)
  • S. Hancock St. (all)
  • N. Franklin St. (all)
  • S. Franklin St. (all)
  • N. Blair St. (all)
  • E. Johnson St. (from Blair to Baldwin)
  • 600 block of W Wilson

Other Parking Information
Residents are reminded that all daytime parking restrictions will be enforced. That includes restrictions that ban parking on selected blocks in the downtown area and on the near east and near west sides. Parkers should pay attention to all parking signs.

Parking will be available in the cashiered sections of city-owned ramps in the downtown area. During a declared snow emergency you can park for no charge at the City ramps from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. If you enter before 9 p.m. or leave after 7 a.m. you are liable for any parking charges before 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until the time you leave.

When parking in the ramps overnight, do not park on the top level so this area can be plowed. Be aware that vehicles stored in city ramps longer than 48 hours are subject to being ticketed and towed. Meters in lots and ramps are enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Parking is also available at the Brittingham Park Shelter parking lot off of W. Washington Ave.

More Information
Additional information about winter plowing and parking can be found on the city of Madison winter website, www.cityofmadison.com/winter. Parking information can also be heard by calling the winter parking hotline at 608-261-9111.
 

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