Dubuque To Hire Consultant For Smart Parking Plan

Dubuque City Council members voted, 7-0, to seek proposals for professional services for the development and implementation of the Smart Parking and Mobility Management Plan. City officials intend to hire a consultant that will both examine potential projects and assess the overall future parking and mobility needs for downtown Dubuque. The three-year contract is expected to cost $250,000 to $325,000. Last year, the city conducted a pilot program that included the use of smart parking meters downtown. In an effort to update downtown parking infrastructure and technology, the city now seeks to develop a plan that will outline projects and technologies that can be adopted for its parking spaces and ramps. The city aims to have a consultant hired by late February.