Union Township Launches Metered Parking System Beginning September 15, 2025

The Township of Union has established a metered parking system across its main commercial corridors and municipal lots. The infrastructure program applies to multiple busy business zones to manage local traffic flow and vehicle turnover.

On street parking locations offer fifteen free minutes followed by a rate of fifty cents per thirty minutes. Union County Life reviewed the municipal guidelines which note that enforcement hours run from 9 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday. The new pay stations accept major credit cards debit cards mobile applications and electronic payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Municipal lot parking options charge fifty cents per hour with options for five dollars for twelve hours or ten dollars for twenty four hours. The township restricts lot stays to a maximum seventy two hour limit. The parking meters stand at fifteen distinct locations along Stuyvesant Avenue near regional establishments such as Cioffis Restaurant and the former library building. Drivers can also access eight designated municipal lots including fields at Morris Avenue and Caldwell Avenue alongside the Townhall East and West lots. For residents without smartphones a dedicated call service is available at 1-888-981-8577 to facilitate remote payments.

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FAQ:
Q: How much does on street parking cost in Union?
A: Drivers receive fifteen free minutes and then pay fifty cents for every thirty minutes of parking time.

Q: What are the enforcement hours for the new parking meters?
A: The parking meters are active and enforced Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Q: How can I pay for parking if I do not have a smartphone?
A: Motorists without smartphones can complete their parking payments by calling the service line at 1-888-981-8577.