Parking in Downtown Troy

The City of Troy has made great strides in the economic development, revitalization and rebirth of its downtown. Continued success relies heavily on the ability to provide adequate parking. As we advance our efforts to attract new business and industry to the downtown, it is essential that we consider parking for business owners, commuters and visitors a priority.

The City of Troy currently provides approximately 2,450 public parking spaces. The 2,450 public parking spaces consist of 1,065 on-street spaces and 1,385 off-street spaces. On-street parking is limited to two hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. within the Central Business District. With the exception of the Taylor Parking Lot, all City owned and operated parking lots and garages require a parking permit. However, there are parking meters available in numerous City parking lots, most of which limit parking to two hours. Parking is provided free at night and on the weekends at all City lots and garages. The Taylor Parking Lot provides free public parking at all times.

The City is currently constructing a new 300 vehicle parking garage on Fifth Avenue. Completion is scheduled for Fall 2003.

Public Parking Downtown Troy

*New parking garage scheduled for completion Fall 2003. Capacity will be approximately 300 vehicles.

Rules and Regulations
-Requests for monthly, weekly or daily parking permits may be directed to the

City Treasurer's Office,
City Hall,
1 Monument Square,
Troy, NY 12180.

The telephone number is 270-4406.

-Parking Permit Application

Current Prices for Permit Parking:
-Monthly: As listed above
-Weekly: $20.00
-Daily: $5.00

1. A valid parking permit must be properly displayed to park in the City's lots or garages. Failure to do so will result in a ticket being issued by a City Parking Enforcement Officer. NOTE: A PERMIT IS NOT NECESSARY TO PARK AT THE TAYLOR PARKING LOT. PARKING AT THIS LOT IS PROVIDED FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
2. On street parking in the Central Business District is available throughout the Downtown and is limited to two hours.
3. Parking is provided free at night and on the weekends at all City owned and operated garages and lots.
   

Parking Violations

NYS V&T 1202.2(b)
No person shall park a vehicle in any of the following places: On a sidewalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, unless a different distance is indicated officially.

NYS V&T 1202.3(b)
Blocking the entrance or exit of a driveway, public or private Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

—At any place that is posted by official signs prohibiting stopping, standing or parking On any ground, lawn or vegetated areas, public or privately owned.

—Commercial type vehicles such as house coaches, semitrailers, dump trucks, construction equipment, cranes, moving vans, delivery trucks with six or more tires, boats, boat trailers and other large commercial means of transport are prohibited from parking on city streets on a permanent or semi-permanent basis

—Street cleaning restrictions vary by section of the city. Check with DPW for your scheduled cleaning.

—Except where angle parking is authorized, every vehicle stopped, standing or parked on a two-way street shall have its right hand wheels parallel to and within 12" of the right hand curb or edge of the roadway.

Penalties
All vehicles parked in violation of the above shall be ticketed; in addition, vehicles parked in violation of fire hydrant regulations shall be towed by the police at the owner's expense

Parking violations should be reported to the Troy Police Department's non-emergency phone number at 270-4411

Create a New Parking Space

Should you wish to pave or otherwise create a parking area, you must contact the Bureau of Code Enforcement at 270-4584 for information and procedures.

Handicap Sign

How do I request a handicap sign
An application for the City of Troy's Handicap Accessible Parking Sign Program for People with Severe Disabilities is available in the City Engineer's Office located in Cityhall at 1 Monument Square in downtown Troy. For more information call 270-4578 or 270-4567.

Possessing a handicap permit or handicap plates does not insure eligibility for a handicap sign. The qualifications for the signs are more restrictive.

How do I qualify for a handicap sign
To qualify for the program the applicant must be defined as a severely disabled person and meet the requirements set forth by the City of Troy. Severely disabled may fall under one or more of the following

1. uses portable oxygen;
2. legally blind;
3. limited or no use of one or both legs;
4. a neuro-muscular dysfunction which severely limits mobility
5. an arthritic, neurological, orthopedic or another physical/mental condition which severely limits mobility and/or requires the use of crutches, a walker, braces, wheelchair or prosthesis.

All applicants must comply with the following stipulations established by the City of Troy.

1. A one time fee of $135.00.
2. Each applicant will be required to submit a recertification of the doctor's diagnosis and demonstrate the continued need for the signs every two years or the signs will be removed.
3. Application must include a copy of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Registration. (Applicant may request accessible signage if they do not operate a motor vehicle, provided that the owner of the vehicle permanently resides with the applicant and the vehicle is used to routinely transport the applicant.)
4. No access to a driveway. The determination whether or not a driveway exists will be verified by an on site inspection by personnel from the Bureau of Engineering.
5. If the applicant is a tenant, then a letter from the property owner granting permission to install the handicap accessible parking signs is required.