Longer hours to pay in La Crosse parking ramps could be considered

The hours when you have to pay to park in La Crosse’s downtown ramps could be expanded soon.

City police are suggesting that the dollar-an-hour parking rate in the ramps be increased by four hours on weekdays, and extended to Saturdays as well. A study determined that the added hours could bring in an extra $225,000 a year. Currently, the ramps charge for parking weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free parking on weekends.

The proposal would add the hours of 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday to the collection times. The suggested increase is included on the agenda for the next board of public works meeting on Monday.