More 8 Hour Parking

Here’s a note from Amy Taylor at the Town of Friday Harbor administrative office…

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In response to requests from the business community, the Town of Friday Harbor has temporarily re-designated 22 parking spaces in the downtown core from 2 hour to 8 hour parking. With the busy visitor season upon us, it was becoming increasingly difficult for employees and owners of downtown businesses to find eight hour parking in close proximity to their job. The Town had agreed to investigate some alternatives to relieve the parking problems in Friday Harbor’s core.

The areas where parking times have been extended are on the north side of Court Street adjacent to the old Courthouse and on 1st Street north of Court. The Town has also requested that County employees utilize the county parking lot to free up many spaces on 1st currently used by them. “If we all cooperate with each other, we can assist shoppers and businesses alike in preserving parking on Spring and lower 1st Street” said Town Administrator Duncan Wilson. “We are asking that employees search for parking on Court and upper 1st before parking in the downtown core.”

In July the Council gave the Town Administrator the authority to temporarily increase parking hours during the summer months to help employees find long term parking. The current modifications will last through September and will be reviewed by the Council for its effectiveness. The Town welcomes your comments and questions on this issue. You may write the Administrator Duncan Wilson at
duncanw [@] fridayharbor [.] org or call (360) 378-2810

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