News

05/01/2013 - The City‘s Tow Rate Commission has recommended and the Detroit City Council has approved an increase in the rate for recovering vehicles that are towed to the City impound lot or lots operated by Police-authorized towing companies. The increase, from the previous $75 to a new rate of $215, is effective today.

1/17/2013 - Individuals attending the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient, accessible parking and transportation in downtown Detroit.

11/21/2012 - The Detroit Municipal Parking Department (MPD) will open the following facilities for America’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Turkey Trot and Detroit Lions’ game on Thursday, Nov. 22.

11/16/2012 - Park your vehicles and ride a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) shuttle bus to America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 22, starting at 7 a.m. Riding a DDOT shuttle will ease the stress of heavy traffic delays and eliminate costly parking fees.

11/1/2012 - Customers who pay to park at designated City of Detroit Municipal Parking (MPD) facilities now have the ability to charge their electric vehicle. MPD has installed eight electric vehicle-charging stations at four parking facilities in downtown Detroit.

9/25/2012 - The Detroit Municipal Parking Department will resume booting and enforcement on Mondays, beginning October 1. The department will have a six-day operation, Monday through Saturday until 10 p.m. each night.

4/16/2012 - The City of Detroit Municipal Parking Department will close its payment center in the Southwest Public Safety Center, 4700 W. Fort Street, on April 30.

4/16/2012 - Detroit Municipal Parking Department (MPD) officials are encouraging motorists to pay outstanding tickets or enter into a payment agreement before a law goes into effect that lowers the number of violations that will prevent drivers from renewing or obtaining their license.

1/13/2012 - Downtown Detroit will bustle with activity this weekend as the Auto Show opens to the public and a number of activities take place on Saturday, Jan. 14. The City of Detroit Municipal Parking Department will provide convenient parking for customers attending these events.

1/11/2012 - Individuals attending the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient and accessible parking and transportation in downtown Detroit.