Portland’s Northwest District Parking Plan Development

Why Manage Parking? More people want to park than there are parking spaces available. Residents, visitors and employees are competing for the same limited number of parking spaces. Downtown employees are using NW as a park and ride. Potential business customers are avoiding the district because parking is difficult. Events at Jeld-Wen contribute to an already overcrowded parking situation. All of these parking constraints are impacting the district's livability.

The Vision for the District From Adopted NW District Plan (2009) Uniquely vibrant and livable environment. A number of distinct, but well connected places. Mixed use main street corridors, where commercial and institutional uses are concentrated. A diversity of land uses. A variety of housing sizes and types – diverse population. New mixed use and commercial development – providing additional employment. The NWD parking plan must support this vision.

Project Goals and Objectives From Council Resolution – Adopted October 21, 2009 Better manage on-street supply for residents, businesses and visitors through creation of a “pay-to-park” district. Tailor time limits to encourage turnover, discourage commuter and PGE Park (now Jeld Wen) parking where appropriate. Create a permit program that exempts residents and a certain number of employees from the “pay-to-park” limits – encouraging non-SOV modes. Establish a Transportation & Parking Management Association Develop a parking revenue allocation plan 4

Recommended Parking Management District

HOURS OF OPERATION - ENFORCEMENT Recommended Approach  9 AM – 7 PM (Monday – Saturday).  Extended enforcement on event days.  Free on Sunday. 6

METERS & PRICING Equipment and Pay & Display is standard to downtown, Pearl and Lloyd. Pricing reflects current downtown/Pearl meter rates. Recommended Approach  Pay Stations  Pay & Display  $1.60 per hour 7

PERMITS Good Sam employees remain limited to parking within the designated Good Sam campus growth boundary. Recommended Approach  Residents - All residential vehicle owners within the program boundaries will be eligible for permits.  Businesses - 50% of full time employees are eligible for permits.  Zone K – remains unchanged. 8

USE & PRICE OF PERMITS Recommended Approach Permits not allowed on NW 21 st /23 rd during enforcement hours. $45 PER YEAR (residents and business). Additional charge for 2 nd Permit (residents only). Guest permits available (10 coupons for $10 a book).  Recommend limit on books sold to preclude sales to unauthorized users. 9

OFF-STREET PARKING Recommended Approach Existing off-street parking Convert existing accessory lots to commercial as allowed by City code. New structured parking City supports new off-street parking allowed in NW District Plan. NW Plan allows for 5 new off-street parking sites. Combined sites are capped at 650 stalls. City does not own or control any of the allowed sites. 10

NEW OFF-STREET PARKING - ALLOWED BY NW PLAN 11

EVENT DAY PARKING 12 Current Event OverlayProposed Approach  Base time stays adjusted to 90 minutes on event days.  Signage program.  Enhanced Enforcement.  Judges have rejected signage. Maintain base time stays on event days. Signage program. Enhanced enforcement. Extend enforcement hours on event days.

TPMA Formation Lloyd District Example 13 What a TPMA can do: 1.Serve as a forum for businesses and residents to better manage parking and TDM. 2.Allocate/manage on-street permit program and district revenue. 3.Liaison shared use parking opportunities between private properties. 4.Launch employee transportation demand management programs. 5.Monitor district performance. 6.Leverage resources and projects (public, private )

Potential Use of Meter Revenue 14 Net Revenue NW District receives 51% of net revenue. District establishes funding priorities Examples of Projects Funded with Meter Revenue Transit incentive programs, outreach, events, trainings and educational programs for employers/employees. Enhanced transit service. Subsidize permit program(s) and/or customer parking. Bike facilities and programs. Lighting and safety improvements. Signage & Wayfinding. Pedestrian improvements – pedestrian crossings.

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