By Andrew Roth (via WKAR Public Media)
The city of Lansing could start parking enforcement an hour later under an ordinance being considered by City Council members.
The change to starting enforcement at 9 a.m., rather than 8 a.m., is aimed at giving businesses more flexibility to receive shipments without the trucks being reported for blocking traffic.
But during a public hearing yesterday Monday, some local business owners argued the proposed change doesn’t go far enough.
Lansing business owner Jen Estill, the president of the Downtown Lansing Inc. board, said they would benefit more from establishing free 15-minute curbside parking for customers.
“Think about The Peanut Shop or Cravings; in and out,” Estill said. “You add parking to that, you’re adding 40% to the cost of your peanuts.”
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