VISITING DOWNTOWN PONTIAC:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Parking

City of Pontiac paid parking is in effect Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to Midnight in two-hour increments from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Once the initial two hours has ended, drivers will have to move their vehicles to a different spot and pay the hourly fee if required.Q

After 6 p.m., drivers may pay for 4-hour increments. The fee for parking is $1 per hour and may be paid with cash, with credit cards or via mobile payment app.   

GETTING
HERE

FINDING PARKING
SPACES AND
KIOSKS

WHERE TO FIND PARKING SPACES AND KIOSKS

Kiosks may be found along Saginaw as indicated by this map. Parking spaces are located throughout the downtown district on the following streets:

  • Saginaw Street
  • Lawrence Street
  • Mill Street
  • Oakland Avenue
  • Perry Street
  • Warren Avenue
  • Wayne Street

WHERE TO
PARK

Parking in our downtown consists of paid on-street parking, parking lots, and parking structures.

Paid parking:

Pay by the plate at nearby kiosks, using the Parkmobile application, or Passport Parking.
Monday-Saturday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Drivers can find kiosks for parking–using cash or credit cards—at several locations along Saginaw Street. Those who prefer to use the Passport app can download it from the App Store or Google Play.

USING PARKING
APPS

Once a spot is located, the user will then initiate the app, then enter:

  • the zone number
  • the vehicle’s license plate number
  • the desired length of time

When the session commences:

  • drivers can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire
  • extend their sessions remotely
  • view receipts and parking history at Passport Parking or ParkMobile

Architecture and History

Pontiac is a city rich with history and home to ornate building styles and striking architecture.

Safety

Pontiac is a safe place. Over the past five years, crime in downtown Pontiac has fallen dramatically. Between the Downtown Pontiac Security Group, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, and security systems and cameras throughout downtown, Pontiac is one of the safest downtowns in Oakland County. 

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