La Salle’s downtown parking changes effective Wednesday

Free parking in two city lots and a block without a three-hour time restriction are some of the incentives La Salle officials hope will improve downtown parking.

The new parking strategy is designed to free-up better parking spots for shoppers by encouraging employees to use city lots and areas away from store fronts.

Beginning Wednesday you’ll be able to park in the city lots behind Stage 212 and near the Knights of Columbus for free.  The lot across from city hall on Second Street still require a $20 monthly fee.

Parking on Second Street from Marquette to Gooding is also being changed around to create more spaces and will no longer have a three-hour time limit.

The parking changes are being done on a six-month trial basis.