"City officials had previously said they would begin issuing citations the first week of March. Oakland announced that it would extend parking payment to Sundays citywide last month, after a few years of requiring payment on that day only in limited areas. A press release said the grace period extension is designed to give drivers "additional time to adjust to the change," with parking enforcement technicians serving only warning notices for now."
""This change will improve parking availability for everyone and provide better access to the spaces that make Oakland great," said Josh Rowan, Oakland's transportation department director, in a city press release. The change is also being promoted as a way for businesses to get more people into their stores on heavy-traffic weekend days. "Without metering, drivers often leave their vehicles for an extended period of time, limiting access to high-demand areas for other people," the city said."
Oakland delayed issuing Sunday parking citations until April 12, 2026, extending a grace period after announcing citywide Sunday metering last month. Parking enforcement technicians are currently issuing warning notices to give drivers additional time to adjust. The policy aims to increase parking turnover, improve space availability, and likely boost municipal revenue. City officials argue metering will improve access and bring more customers to businesses on busy weekend days. Recent parking initiatives include higher fees, added meters around Lake Merritt, and flex parking. The transportation and finance departments are disputing which agency will manage parking, and the standard expired-spot fine is $64, with higher fines in busy areas.
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