Module 3 SMART PARKING 1

Module 3 Smart Parking Goals for Smart Parking Balance parking supply and demand Consider innovative parking management policies Locate parking with sensitivity to context 2

Module 3 Smart Parking Key Concepts and Definitions There is no such thing as free parking Parking costs $5k- $40k per space Costs are passed along to the consumer 3

Module 3 Smart Parking Key Concepts and Definitions TOD requires less parking because households near transit own fewer cars Residents and workers near transit ride transit more 4

Module 3 Smart Parking Key Concepts and Definitions Short-term vs. Long-term Parking Short-term: Convenience retail oriented, generally on-street Long-term: Generally off- street with a mix of uses Regional vs. local parking 5

Module 3 Smart Parking Challenges Most cities have a one-size-fits-all parking requirement which covers the entire city Parking requirements do not change with density and transit availability, which add costs to TOD Managing parking effectively requires an investment of resources 6

Module 3 Smart Parking Types of Parking and Parking Tools Park-and-Ride Shared Parking Bicycle Parking “Unbundled” Parking Car Sharing All are appropriate for residential and employment districts 7

Module 3 Smart Parking Park-and-Ride Parking located near transit stations that is provided for transit riders User fees are sometimes charged Usually located on publicly owned land Does not need to be immediately adjacent to transit station 8

Module 3 Smart Parking Shared Parking Parking that is shared among multiple uses Takes advantage of different peak usage hours for parking Can be used in both residential and employment environments 9

Module 3 Smart Parking Do opportunities exist to share parking? 6Noon6 Office Restaurant Entertainment TOTAL SPACES 5 1/2 – 6 per 1,000 sf EMPTY 6Noon6 Shared Parking Exclusive Parking TOTAL SPACES 2 1/2 – 3 per 1,000 sf Office Entertainment Restaurant Empty 10

Module 3 Smart Parking Bicycle Parking Types of Bicycle Parking - Indoor Parking - Bicycle Lockers - Bicycle Racks Approximately 10 bikes can fit in 1 car parking space Weather protection and security are critical for use 11

Module 3 Smart Parking “Unbundled” Parking Parking physically or economically separated from its associated use Affects the sizing, design, site, and construction of parking Promotes efficient use of parking resources 12

Module 3 Smart Parking Car Sharing Access to centrally owned and maintained vehicles Located near homes, workplaces, or transit hubs Helps lower household auto ownership rates 13

Module 3 Smart Parking 3 Strategies for Smart Parking 1.Regulatory Tools for Smart Parking 2.District Parking Tools 3.Smart Parking Design Parking garage at Kansas City Library 14

Module 3 Smart Parking Strategy 1: Regulatory Tools Reduce or eliminate minimum parking requirement Create Parking Maximums 15

Module 3 Smart Parking Reduce or Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements Tailor requirements to usage Allow for shared parking Let the market determine parking levels Requires viable transportation alternatives Hunts Point, WA 16

Module 3 Smart Parking Create Parking Maximums Set limits or “caps” on the quantity of parking that can be provided. Promotes more efficient use of land Encourages the use of alternative modes. Most places overbuild parking 17

Module 3 Smart Parking Strategy 2: District-Wide Parking Tools Parking Assessment Parking Pricing District Parking Financing 18

Module 3 Smart Parking Parking Assessment Evaluate current utilization of public and private parking resources Recommend appropriate tools to maximize parking assets and potentially generate additional revenue 19

Module 3 Smart Parking Parking Pricing Can affect parking occupancy, induce greater turnover, increase parking availability and generate revenue. Effective pricing can impact the amount of commuter parking and increase customer access to short-term parking supplies. 20

Module 3 Smart Parking District Parking Financing Tools and methods available to finance development of district parking Can also finance parking-related transportation improvements New York towns have existing on-street parking assets 21

Module 3 Smart Parking District Parking Financing Many different types of financing tools Parking districts are used for funding: Local Transit (bus/streetcar) Street Improvements Public and private development New York towns have existing on-street parking assets 22

Module 3 Smart Parking Strategy 3: Smart Parking Design Use on-street parking to calm traffic Hide parking from the street Activate the ground floor of structure parking Provide pedestrian amenities and security 23

Module 3 Smart Parking Use On-Street Parking to Calm Traffic Provides buffer for traffic Provides short- term parking reservoir 24

Module 3 Smart Parking Hide Parking from the Street Off-street parking should be located behind buildings, not in front Trees or other landscape barriers can also screen parking areas 25

Module 3 Smart Parking Provide Pedestrian Amenities and Security Lighting and safety are important features of off-street parking Landscaping and clear pathways improve pedestrian access 26

Module 3 Smart Parking Activate the Ground Floor of Structured Parking Ground floor retail or other uses can be added to off- street garages Entries to garages should be located in side streets or alleys 27

Module 3 Smart Parking Case Study: Cranford, NJ 28

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Module 3 QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 30