Downtown Idaho Falls getting new paid parking system

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Downtown Idaho Falls will be getting a new on-street paid parking system in October.

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation says it will bring the system to the Business Improvement District in two phases. The first phase will start in October 2025. The new parking system will be managed through an app called PARK SMARTER.

IFDDC hopes the new system will “improve parking availability and turnover for customers.” The funds the parking system makes will be used for parking infrastructure, maintenance, and public improvements.

"We understand that parking is a vital part of the success of our downtown, and our goal is to create a more efficient and user-friendly system," said IFDDC Executive Director, Kerry Hammon. "By encouraging turnover of on-street