City Council discusses plans for parking improvements in downtown Cape Coral

South Cape Coral parking has been a long-time problem for residents, oftentimes creating an inconvenience in trying to locate a spot.

The Community Redevelopment Agency held a meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Cape Coral City Council Chambers, located at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.

It was discussed that over 7,000 parking spots are located throughout the district, but people prefer to park close to their destination or decide to go home if the walking distance is too far.

A shuttle service was mentioned at the meeting to better promote the flow and circulation of downtown Cape Coral traffic.

New employees fully dedicated to parking and mobility are being hired not just to enforce regulations and tow people but to ensure cleanup and help people find spots if needed.

A digital platform map was presented to help with regulations and finding locations in downtown Cape Coral.

Building garages have been proposed, but the CRA needed to go through revisions and regulations before construction.

As residents complain about the lack of parking locations, The City of Cape Coral will have to create more space with the limited land available.

The City of Cape Coral had created a timeline of events to survey public opinion and discuss preliminary recommendations.

Approximately 150 residents were surveyed, with around 66% claiming to be unable to find a spot in south Cape Coral and 79% claiming to walk up to two blocks from where they parked.

Final recommendations are expected to be announced in December.