Division Responsibilities

• Establishment of the first citizen-led Parking Commission in the state of Texas.
• Replaced existing meter plant with smart meters that accept coins, bills and credit cards and operate on a WiFi network, contributed to a 70% increase in meter revenue from FY07 – FY09.
• Named Municipal Parking Organization of the Year for 2007 by the International Parking Institute.
• Rehabilitated the seven parking lots under the Pierce Elevated; Improving safety in the area and generating an additional $200K annual contract parking revenue.
• Implemented an 80-hour Ambassador Program for the training of Enforcement Officers.
• Established Community Outreach Program to educate neighborhoods on public safety and parking regulations. Presented to over 70 civic organizations.
• In partnership with the Department of Public Works and Engineering, added 65 ADA compliant parking spaces in the Central Business District, doubling the number of accessible parking spaces.
• Updated and organized all parking related ordinances to Chapter 26.