News Summary

Chattanooga is introducing a three-month pilot program to provide parking credits to residents starting August 1. With registration from July 11 to July 25, participants can select from multiple credit packages to improve access to downtown parking and support local businesses. This initiative showcases the city’s commitment to enhancing urban mobility and economic activity.

Chattanooga Launches Three-Month Parking Credit Pilot Program for City Residents

Chattanooga is launching a three-month pilot program aimed at providing parking credits for residents beginning on August 1, 2025 and concluding at the end of October. The initiative, organized by the Chattanooga Parking Authority (CPA) in collaboration with the City of Chattanooga, is designed to enhance access to downtown parking and stimulate local economic activity.

Residents interested in participating in the program must register online between July 11 at 9 a.m. and July 25 at 6 p.m. To complete registration, individuals need a valid city sticker, which requires payment of a $5 city sticker tax for vehicle owners residing within city limits. Registration can be completed by visiting the CPA website and entering the vehicle’s license plate number.

Parking Credit Packages

Participants in the program will have the opportunity to select from four different parking credit packages, all aimed at delivering benefits totaling up to $24 over the three-month period. The available parking options include:

• Six 30-minute street parking sessions via ParkMobile.
• Three one-hour street parking sessions via ParkMobile.
• Two two-hour sessions at CPA/CARTA lots via ParkMobile.
• Two one-hour sessions at CPA/CARTA Shuttle Park North via barcode.

Upon enrollment, participants will receive emails containing promo codes that can be activated in the ParkMobile app or a barcode specific to the Shuttle Park North option.

Program Goals and Benefits

This program’s primary objective is to increase accessibility to downtown parking, thereby encouraging greater foot traffic to local businesses. This effort by the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) emphasizes that the parking credits are cost-free for residents, as they have already covered their expenses with the purchase of the city sticker.

Broader Parking Accessibility Initiatives

The pilot program is part of a larger suite of initiatives designed to improve parking accessibility in downtown Chattanooga. These initiatives include the introduction of free parking on Sundays and a free first hour of parking at two city garages. The efforts reflect a commitment to addressing the challenges associated with urban parking and enhancing the overall experience for residents and visitors alike.

Future of City Parking

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has identified reforming city parking as a top priority during his second term. The intention is to deliver tangible benefits specifically for city sticker holders, ensuring that local residents can access downtown areas without undue financial burden.

The program will be regulated strictly, and no late registrations will be accepted after the window closes on July 25. As the city moves forward with this pilot program, it represents a significant step toward making downtown Chattanooga more accessible and encouraging local economic growth.

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Additional Resources

• Nooga Today: Chattanooga Parking Credit Program
• Local 3 News: Chattanooga Parking Authority Launches Pilot Program
• Times Free Press: Free Parking with City Sticker
• Chattanooga Pulse: City Council Votes on Housing Initiative
• Chattanoogan: CPA and City of Chattanooga Launch Program
• Wikipedia: Chattanooga
• Google Search: Chattanooga parking program
• Google Scholar: Chattanooga city parking
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Chattanooga
• Google News: Chattanooga parking credits

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