Starting January 1, 2016, City of Sacramento Parking Services will begin assisting the West Sacramento Police Department with parking enforcement operations along the riverfront.
In an agreement reached between both cities, Sacramento parking enforcement officers will patrol parking zones in the Washington and Bridge Districts and elsewhere along the West Sacramento side of the river.
The partnership is part of a long-range plan to address West Sacramento’s future growth and manage increased parking demand West Sacramento will experience when the new King’s Arena is completed next year.
“This is another unique partnership with the City of Sacramento,” said West Sacramento City Manager Martin Tuttle. “This effort will upgrade our city’s parking strategy short term as we look to having our own parking enforcement program in the future.”
The City of West Sacramento will have ultimate authority over the enforcement operations and citation processing. The cities will evenly split the fees generated from parking violations.
FAQs
Why is Sacramento helping enforce parking in West Sacramento?
The City of West Sacramento has only three part-time parking officers. The City of Sacramento has more than 50. It would have been cost prohibitive for West Sacramento to establish a more robust parking program. Sacramento already has the infrastructure and streamlined citation system in place.
Is Sacramento increasing patrols to handle permit parking across the river?
No, Sacramento parking enforcement officers will add West Sacramento to their existing patrol routes.
Where do I pay citation fees, or go to court to dispute a ticket?
Same as before, fees are paid through the City of West Sacramento as outlined on the citation. Disputes are under the jurisdiction of Yolo County Superior Court.
How will this partnership increase public safety?
Sacramento Parking Services units are equipped with license plate readers, which can help check for stolen cars in the area. The active enforcement by Sacramento will also provide a sense of security, and quicker response to parking complaints.