{"id":18882,"date":"2025-10-29T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?p=18882"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:46:48","slug":"el-paso-county-enhances-parking-experience-at-downtown-garages-with-cashless-payment-system-starting-jan-1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/el-paso-county-enhances-parking-experience-at-downtown-garages-with-cashless-payment-system-starting-jan-1-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso County Enhances Parking Experience at Downtown Garages with Cashless Payment System Starting Jan. 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>October 29, 2025<\/strong> &#8211; El Paso County announced today that, beginning January 1, 2026, the Sahwatch and Costilla parking garages will transition to a cashless payment system. This update is designed to enhance safety, reduce wait times, and provide a smoother experience for residents and visitors parking in downtown Colorado Springs.<\/p>\n<p>With credit and debit card payments, patrons can enjoy a faster, safer, and more streamlined parking experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis transition represents a meaningful step forward in how we serve our community,\u201d said Brian Olson, Executive Director of Facilities &amp; Strategic Infrastructure Management. \u201cBy implementing a cashless payment system, we are enhancing safety and efficiency while ensuring that patrons enjoy a faster, more convenient parking experience at our downtown garages.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Garage Locations<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sahwatch Parking Structure \u2013 255 Sahwatch St.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"indent-1\">Conveniently located next to the Pikes Peak Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Costilla Parking Garage \u2013 50 Costilla St.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"indent-1\">A central downtown option with reliable access to restaurants, shops, and venues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parking rates and hours will remain unchanged at both garages. The new system will accept all major credit and debit cards.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure a smooth transition, El Paso County will post signage and distribute flyers in advance of the January 1, 2026, implementation date.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on El Paso County parking services, visit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.elpasoco.com\/facilities-strategic-infrastructure-management\/parking-services\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/admin.elpasoco.com\/facilities-strategic-infrastructure-management\/parking-services\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>###<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>www.ElPasoCo.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]October 29, 2025 &#8211; El Paso County announced today that, beginning January 1, 2026, the Sahwatch and Costilla parking garages will transition to a cashless payment system. This update is designed to enhance safety, reduce wait times, and provide a smoother experience for residents and visitors parking in downtown Colorado Springs. 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