By Phil Matier
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – Drivers parking near AT&T Park in San Francisco now have to feed their meter into the evening hours, the city’s Municipal Transportation Agency is reminding motorists.
As of Monday, meters close to the ballpark at Third and King streets would be operating until 10 p.m. from Mondays through Saturdays, SFMTA officials said.
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From 6 – 10 p.m. on non-event days, the meters will cost 25 cents per hour, but will increase up to $7 per hour on event days. The first event with the increased meter rates is the World Baseball Classic, scheduled from March 17-19 at AT&T Park.
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