Parking permits available for Saratoga Springs city residents

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Leaders in Saratoga Springs are reminding drivers who live in the city to register for a summer parking permit. The seasonable parking program allows drivers who live in the city to park in the city owned lots and garages for free.

It's meant to give priority to residents during the track season. Non-residents will need to pay a fee of $2 per hour. Street parking will remain free for everyone. While residents will have to take the extra step, leaders are confident it will pay off in the long run.

"We invest in our streets; we invest in things like our third fire station, potentially invest in a homeless shelter," Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works Jason Golub said. "There's a lot of growth our city can experience, and there's a need for us to pull levers that allow us to raise revenue without raising taxes."

A link to the parking permit application is on the city's website. Those who cannot register online can call the Department of Public Works. It takes effect in the week of June 10.