The City of Belleville has upgraded its parking machines in downtown municipal lots to make parking simpler and more convenient for residents and visitors.
City officials stated on Tuesday the upgraded machines now use a licence plate-based system, meaning drivers will enter their licence plate number at the machine when registering for parking.
Drivers using the two-hour free parking available in the Front, Riverside, Riggs and Pinnacle municipal lots will still be required to register their vehicle at the machine, with the first two hours continuing to be free.
Drivers staying longer than two hours can select their total desired parking time at the machine when registering their vehicle. The first two hours will remain free, and drivers will only be
charged for any additional time.
Mayor Neil Ellis and Downtown Belleville BIA executive director Danielle Furtado both commended the changes, saying it makes the parking process more convenient and encourages more people to enjoy the downtown.
There are no changes for those who use the HotSpot Parking app. Drivers can continue to register for two-hour free parking and pay for additional parking through the app as usual.
For more information about downtown parking, visit Belleville.ca/DowntownParking
