SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is offering free 10-minute parking for people to pick up to-go orders from Spokane restaurants amid the statewide shutdown of restaurants and bars.
On Monday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced an emergency proclamation to temporarily shut down bars and restaurants and further limit the size of gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak.
Restaurants can have take-out and delivery services, but no in-person dining.
Drivers should watch for bright yellow signs on parking meters that identify free spaces designed to encourages adjustments that local restaurants and retailers must make. More than 700 placards were deployed in on-street metered parking on Monday.
“It is a delicate balance between taking drastic social distancing measures and supporting local businesses. We hope the public will take advantage of the opportunity to #OrderUpSpokane,” said Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward in a press release.
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Businesses that do not have yellow placards near their locations in the next day can request them by emailing parkspokane@spokanecity.org.
