Comments on: Downtown “Library Lot” to Close Sept. 30

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:59:42 +0000

Thanks for the story, Mary, but especially thanks for following up. Certain other Ann Arbor news… ventures seem like they don’t have the time or concern to take the simple action of a phone call. It’s good to know there are still a few real reporters in town.

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:31:13 +0000

Thanks, Mary. Yes, to your assumption in #3. I walk to the library, but I was curious and thought that others might like to know about the parking details.

By: Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:26:37 +0000

Steve, I queried DDA director Susan Pollay regarding your questions.

1) The former Y lot was initially planned for both public parking as well as some equipment staging. Now, they plan to use the Y lot solely for public parking and will do equipment staging elsewhere.

2) Susan said the rates at both the former Y lot and the library lot are identical.

3) Assuming that you’re asking whether the former Y lot can be used as a place for 10-minute free drop off/pick up, Susan said the Y lot is not designed for this. She said the existing free drop off/pick up space remains on William Street adjacent to the library, and any available nearby street meter could be used for quick stops but are not free.

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:15:57 +0000

The former Y site lot was initially planned for equipment staging. Has that plan been changed? (Maybe that’s what the “alternative access” sentence referred to — that it’s still a possibility?)

Will the rate at that lot be changed (lowered) to match the rate that is currently charged at the library lot?

Will library patrons (and Jerusalem Garden and Earthen Jar carryout grabbers) get the 10-minute free parking for drop-offs/pick-ups that they currently get at the library lot? (I forget if that was just an incentive for drivers to not stop in front of the library on Fifth.)

By: Moe

Moe — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:24:18 +0000

hahaha I was the student that she was referring to. And it was not a Civics class, it’s a mandatory assignment for Government class. :)