People who use a downtown Binghamton parking ramp can expect to see working elevators in the city-owned facility soon.

2016.01.25 STATE ST- STAIRS
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Mayor Richard David said two new elevators are to be installed at the State Street garage.

David was asked about the lack of functioning elevators in the twelve-level parking ramp on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program Tuesday.

The mayor said two separate elevators are to be put into the facility. He said the process has been in the works for several months.

Although he did not know the exact cost of the project during the radio interview, David estimated it could be up to $500,000. He said the city would borrow the money to pay for the elevators.

The mayor projected work could start within a month or so. The elevators will provide an option to garage users who don't want to trudge up and down several floors to get to and from their cars.

David also said he hopes equipment will be installed to permit credit card payments at the State Street garage.

When the payment system at the ramp was automated several years ago, people who don't pay a monthly fee are required to use cash. The cash-only system creates confusion and inconvenience for users who become aware of it only as they try to exit the garage.

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