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Oakland to Charge for Sunday Metered Parking Noon–6 p.m. Starting Jan. 4

A 30-day warning phase will precede citations to ease the transition.

Overview

  • For the first 30 days, registered owners who don’t pay will receive a mailed warning once, with repeat violations cited; all violations will be ticketed after the grace period.
  • A standard citation for failing to pay a meter is $64 under the new enforcement rules.
  • City records estimate about $1.3 million in additional yearly revenue for the general fund as officials address a projected $40 million budget shortfall.
  • Transportation leaders say Sunday metering is designed to increase turnover and keep spaces available, targeting roughly 85% occupancy.
  • The move follows a 2023 Lake Merritt Sunday pilot described as successful, while some small-business owners and residents oppose the fees and others voice support.