Galveston’s Seawall May Go Green

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Solar-powered vehicles could be cruising along Galveston's seawall to help with parking enforcement.  

The Galveston Park Board of Trustees is considering buying solar-powered electric vehicles to transport attendants to enforce parking fees and meter usage.

The Galveston County Daily News (http://bit.ly/1t6Ji42 ) reported Tuesday that the park board recently tried out a loaner vehicle from a dealer. The $18,000 test vehicle has a solar panel on its roof, room for two passengers and a top speed of 25 mph.

Chairman Melvin Williams says the park board hopes to have a clear plan for its version of the program by spring break.

Parking meters went up along Galveston's seawall last year.