Downtown Sioux Falls Parking Changes: What You Need To Know

Your driving experience is about to change in downtown Sioux Falls starting today.

Two big changes go into effect for motorists beginning Thursday, (May 1).

The first is the new parking ordinance for extended-length vehicles on Phillips Avenue.

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Here is what you need to know if you drive a longer length vehicle...

These types of vehicles can no longer extend into the drive lane of Phillips Avenue in the downtown district of Sioux Falls. According to Dakota News Now, this change is expected to affect about 140 parking spots in downtown.

Where can these longer length vehicles park now?

Parking will be available on one of the many side streets or at one of the ramps and lots that can be found downtown.

The new parking ordinance is designed to improve traffic flow on Phillips Avenue in downtown.

Plugging the meters downtown just got a whole lot easier starting May 1st.

Motorists now have the ability to text to pay at their meter.

Matt Nelson with the city of Sioux Falls told Dakota News Now,  “Drivers can now text the name of the street they're parking on to 25023. You get a link back. It’s a secure payment site. You can pick your hours, and you’ll pay by your license plate on your vehicle. And make a one-time payment, or if you want to set up an account, we can link your phone number to it.”

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Check this out, just before your meter is set to expire, motorists will get a reminder text that their time is about to expire. So if you haven’t maxed out your time, you can extend it.

What's that? Are you not feeling all that techie? Don't worry, you'll still be able to pay old school style by using cards, and by plugging the meters downtown with coins.

Here's another change you'll need to be aware of...

Metered parking will now be in effect from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays downtown. Parking on Sundays will still be free.

All in all there is roughly a combination of 13,000 private and public parking spots throughout the downtown district of Sioux Falls.

All these new changes are designed to help make the driving experience downtown an easier and more pleasurable one for Sioux Falls motorists.

Source: Dakota News Now