Residential Pay by Phone Program

In November 2016, City Council approved a pilot program to allow residents on eligible blocks to request residential pay by phone signage.  This signage requires vehicles without an applicable district sticker to pay a parking fee to park on the block, while exempting residents and guests that display a valid district permit. 

Meters are generally not installed on these blocks.  Instead, people who choose to pay to park may use the City’s pay by phone app, ParkMobile, purchase a receipt from a meter on an adjacent block, or purchase a pre-paid scratch-off permit.  Similar to other restrictions in the residential permit parking district program, residential pay by phone requests must be initiated by residents of a block through a petition.

On March 16, 2019, City Council voted to make the Residential Pay by Phone Program permanent within the area shown on the program map.

Program information: 

• Program Flyer
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
• Petition to Request Residential Pay By Phone Signage
• City Code Section 5-8-84 authorizing this program 

Payment Options:

• Use the City’s pay by phone app, ParkMobile
• Call the ParkMobile toll-free number at 877.727.5457
• Purchase a receipt from a meter on a nearby block and display in car
• Purchase a 2-hour pre-paid scratch-off permit from the City Treasury in City Hall and at the Alexandria Visitor Center, scratch off date and time of the beginning of the parking session, and display in car (example shown below)
  
  

Pilot Program Evaluation:

• Traffic and Parking Board Update Presentation (November 26, 2018)

Meetings & Events:

• Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - City Council Pilot Program Update
  City Council Chambers
• Monday, January 28, 2019 -Traffic and Parking Board Public Hearing
  City Council Chambers
• Saturday, February 23, 2019 - City Council Public Hearing
  City Council Chambers - Docket
• Saturday, March 16, 2019 - City Council Public Hearing
  City Council Chambers - Docket
• Monday, April 22- Traffic and Parking Board Public Hearing
  Follow up on pay stations, alternative payment methods, and program signage
  City Council Chambers - Docket