The City of Salem personnel enforce the parking. Also, customers assigned to a reserved parking space are not issued permits. TOP Unauthorized and Displaced Parkers Displaced parkers are authorized to park free at a state meter or unreserved lots for the day. Unauthorized parkers will be issued a citation upon notice from the displaced parker. Free Spaces Free parking is provided for handicapped individuals visiting state offices.
Free parking is provided to statewide elected officials.
Persons transacting business in state offices are provided time-limited free or metered spaces. This involves constant communication with payroll offices for notification of any changes to payroll deductions, responds to questions and provides documentation on disputed accounts, updating the computer database and filing manual parking records. Accept call in privileges for forgotten permits in the unreserved lots and relaying information to enforcement staff. Answer questions from the public and new employees regarding types of parking and availability, rules and regulations, alternative modes of transportation incentive programs, and other general information such as providing telephone numbers for various commuter clubs, rideshare matching services, private parking lots, and maps of the Capitol Mall area. Places employees on waiting lists for up to three lot choices.