While we understand that there are daily challenges with parking and that changes are needed, we expect to review all aspects of the Parking Program during this process. We encourage all residents, visitors, business owners and students to become engaged in the Master Parking Plan.
Please stay tuned as there will be Town Hall Meetings and information sessions coming soon.
West Chester is a robust community with many shops, restaurants and bars, and a University. Additionally, we host several large events throughout the year which draw crowds in excess of 20k. There are mixed parking needs; we have a residential population (18k) that nearly doubles in size from August through May to approximately 35k. The parker needs are Residential, Town Center Parking, Garage Parking, Student Parking (West Chester University), and visitor parking. These needs are often mixed with in the same block or neighborhood. West Chester is the county seat, and hosts 2 court houses located in Town Center. The picturesque and historic town has many challenges when it comes to parking.
Our current program consists of the following: