[New Haven, February 2024] – The New Haven Parking Authority, dba Park New Haven, is proud to recognize the contributions made, and legacies left, by Black Americans to our organization and to the service of the people of the city of New Haven. Black leaders have helped build and shape the United States of America culturally, economically, socially, and politically for a successful future for our country.

As Black History Month comes to an end, it reminds us of the importance of the accomplishments of Black Americans, including our Park New Haven team members, Chief Operating Officer Sammy Parry, Board Chair Norman Forrester, and Commissioner Member Larry Stewart.

In 2021, Commissioner Stewart led the New Haven Parking Authority to initiate a bold change in its procurement for Capital Construction Projects, setting and achieving ambitious goals for local participation and small business enterprises (SBE), especially those owned by minorities (MBE), women (WBE). Thanks to the work of Commissioner Stewart and staff, NHPA eliminated “Good Faith” efforts in order to hold general contractors accountable in Community Participation performance. NHPA has since awarded millions of dollars of well-earned revenue to economically distressed groups of contractors helping to close the wealth-gap in America, particularly the gap experienced by Black-owned businesses. Our latest Community Participation for 2022 highlights the program’s successful outcomes as percentage of total contract:

• MBE – $1,776,842 or 21.7%
• WBE – $667,397 or 8.1%
• All SBE – $2,460,223 or 33.8%
• New Haven – $2,924,300 or 35.7%

The NHPA is an active member of the Minority Construction Council and assists other businesses, agencies, and governments in creating as much economic opportunities as possible. This month, we celebrate the continued creation of economic opportunity for Black Americans through our program. We must continue to honor and remember the achievements made by Black Americans and continue the fight for justice and equality for every American. NHPA stands ready to assist others in meeting their Community Participation goals. 

For more information, go to the Park New Haven website at https://parknewhaven.com/ or contact Executive Director Douglas Hausladen at 203-946-8930.

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NEW HAVEN, CT – Mayor Justin Elicker announced today a new partnership between Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) and PARK New Haven intended to provide a convenient and cost-effective way to address the  parking needs at Tweed and reduce traffic in the airport’s surrounding neighborhoods.

Starting the morning of June 30, travelers flying out of Tweed will have a “Park and Ride” option, allowing them to park at the Union Station for $10 per day, a significant discount from normal parking rates. A free shuttle will pick up passengers from the parking garage and drop them off at the airport. The shuttle is managed by LAZ Parking and there are 500 spaces available. Free parking and shuttle reservations can be made at parkhvn.com. This latest partnership adds an additional option to get to the airport, along with bus service and access from Metro North and Shoreline East already available and in frequent use.

Since Avelo Airlines began offering increased flight options to more destinations out of HVN – creating new direct and indirect jobs at and around the airport – Tweed has seen increased demand on parking, especially during weekends and peak travel time.

“This new partnership is a proactive, forward-looking solution that prepares HVN to grow in a way that meets the needs of both our customers and local residents,” said Sean Scanlon, Executive Director of Tweed Airport. “Just in time for the busy fourth of July weekend, flyers will be able to reserve convenient, affordable parking that will make their travel as seamless as possible.”

“Tweed Airport is an important asset to the City of New Haven and surrounding region, and we know the positive effects it has had on jobs, economic activity and, of course, travel,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. “This parking partnership and shuttle bus service will make the airport more accessible and convenient, while also helping to take cars off the road, benefiting New Haven residents and visitors alike.”

“This parking initiative is one more way that Tweed New Haven Airport is working with local municipal partners to provide top-notch airport service,” said Jorge Roberts, CEO of Avports, which has served as the operator of HVN for more than 20 years. “The high demand for parking is a sign we are doing something right, but we know we must continually think ahead and make adjustments to go the extra mile for our customers, and our neighbors.”

“Union Station and Park New Haven is excited to offer this brand-new park-and-ride connecting shuttle service with Tweed-New Haven Airport,” said Doug Hausladen, Executive Director of Park New Haven who manages New Haven Union Station. “Secure parking offered in partnership with a state-owned facility at Union Station is a perfect way to link our regional and commuter rail with a shuttle connecting through Tweed to over a dozen Avelo destinations. Taking the train to the plane is taking off in New Haven.”

The new collaboration also demonstrates forward-thinking progress at Union Station arising from the landmark new partnership between the City of New Haven and Connecticut Department of Transportation with shared goals for best-in-class customer service to the traveling public.

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After a hiatus of more than five years, commuters will be able to get their shoes shined at New Haven’s busy Union Station soon.

ACES SHINES, an entity of Area Cooperation Educational Services’ (ACES) Adult Career and Community Empowerment Support Services (ACCESS) will debut Thursday, September 19th with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony in the lower level of New Haven’s Union Station. The new, small business opening means commuters will have an opportunity to get their shoes shined while waiting on their trains. The last official shoeshine services was Brito’s Shoe Shine Stand that ceased operations at the station in 2014.

“We are really excited about this new venture in the ACES ACCESS group. ACES SHINES really fills the gap the late Andy Wolf identified earlier this year and area commuters should certainly take advantage of this service,’ said Chidi Onukwugha, ACES ACCESS Director. “Our team has extensive training learning the right way to shine shoes. ACES SHINES adds to our overall mission which is to empower individuals with disabilities to become contributing members of the community.”