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The city is making several changes to parking in the Fremont East Entertainment District in downtown Las Vegas to make it easier for residents and tourists to enjoy the new venues in the area. The changes are effective October 1.
Parking meters in the area bordered by Las Vegas Boulevard, Ogden Avenue, Carson Street and Eighth Street will be in operation from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holidays are free. Previously the meters were in operation until 8 p.m. In response to requests from business owners who open in the evenings and to make it more convenient for visitors to these venues, the city opted to shorten the time that the meters are in effect.
In addition, all loading zones will now allow 10-minute parking time limits 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Previously the loading zones offered “No Parking” but were changed to accommodate daytime customers.
Also, the street sweeping schedule has been changed from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. seven days a week, including holidays. Previously the street sweeping schedule was from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. but was changed to accommodate those who are frequenting the entertainment venues until the early morning hours.
The city recently celebrated the completion of a $5.5 million streetscaping effort for downtown’s new entertainment district, Fremont East. Improvements include the creation of wider sidewalks and more pedestrian-friendly streets; landscaping; lighted gateways and four 40-foot-tall, retro-looking neon signs.
As part of its downtown revitalization efforts, the city’s Redevelopment Agency contributed funds to this renovation in an effort to attract additional non-gaming nightclubs, cocktail lounges and entertainment hotspots to the area.
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