Largest Parking Meter Hike in Portland History Goes Into Effect

Largest parking meter hike in Portland history goes into effect

The increases come amid ongoing financial trouble for Portland's cash-strapped Transportation Bureau.

Portland's street parking, garage fees just got more expensive

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – You may want to prepare to pay more when parking in downtown Portland, because starting this week, the cost of street parking is going up. New fees are now in effect, and hourly rates for on-street parking meters are going up for high traffic areas of downtown Portland, according to the Portland Bureau of Transportation. ‘I’m sorry’: ODOT director explains 600 employees to be laid off in coming days in email “In 202…