FORT COLLINS, Colo. — On a busy afternoon in Old Town Fort Collins, it's not uncommon to see drivers circling the block a few times to find the perfect parking spot. Meanwhile, nearby garages are wide open.

"We're only witnessing about 40 to 60% parking structure use versus an 80 to 85%-plus on-street," explained Erick Keselburg, senior manager of Parking Services at the City of Fort Collins. "A block face of 80 to 85% occupied gives the perception there's no available parking. It really causes our users to be frustrated with being able to find a place to park."

Right now, there's a fee to park in the garages while street parking has been free for years. There's only one parking meter downtown — and it's a relic that's been out of use for decades. Downtown Fort Collins' historic parking

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