KALW: Oakland launches 'Five After Five,' a new downtown program
Starting on October 31, Oakland residents and visitors will have increased access to secure and affordable parking at the Franklin Plaza Parking Garage, located at 19th and Franklin Streets in Downtown Oakland.
The garage has 373 spots. While it used to charge $6 an hour, it will now offer “Five after Five” — that is, a flat rate of $5 on weekdays after 5:00 pm, and the same rate all day on weekends. The garage is also extending its hours of operation. It will now be open from 7:00 am to 10 pm Monday through Wednesday; 7:00 am to 3:00 am Thursday and Friday; 12:00 pm to 3 am on Saturday; and 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Sunday. Additionally, the garage will stay open until 1:30 am on any night there is a concert at the Fox Theater.
