Washington Park Alliance (WPA) Neighborhood Workshop Parking & Transportation Management Plan Oregon Zoo - Cascade Grille April 27,

Today’s Desired Outcomes 2 To provide Neighborhood representatives an overview of the Parking and Transportation Management Plan process. To hear input, concerns and ideas from the Neighborhoods regarding parking and transportation management for Washington Park. To utilize that input in strategy and program planning. To schedule a report back to present strategy and program recommendations.

RWC – Kittelson Scope 3 Stakeholder interviews/fact finding (COMPLETED & ON- GOING) Development of Guiding Themes and Principles (COMPLETED) Facilitation of WPA Directors/PLOC work sessions (ON- GOING) Outreach to neighborhoods (UNDERWAY – MTG 1 TODAY) Strategy Development (near, mid- and long-term implementation (INITIATED) Plan completion (SEPT – DECEMBER 2011)

RWC – Kittelson – Anticipated Products 4 Supply management and operational systems ˗ How much parking is available now and can it be better managed? Pricing strategies ˗ How much should it cost? Developing new supply (type, cost and feasibility) ˗ Should we change how much we have? Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan ˗ Are there options to reduce parking demand? Communications and Marketing ˗ How do we communicate our changes and options?

5 What the Consultants Already Knew Many efforts have preceded this study, need to find strategies that let us “pull the trigger” on change. Need to work together, look at the entire park and take a holistic approach. There are real problems that affect customers, employees and residents. Strategies/solutions need to be strategic, effective and diverse.

6 What We Heard DIRECTORS Status quo needs to change Better strategic coordination of access (parking & TDM) Leverage MAX as a meaningful access resource Create a true “campus” within the Park Explore multiple solutions for a better Park Address flaws in existing parking system – layout, roadways, signage, “quality of product.,” balance of access by mode, sustainability

7 What We Heard SYLVAN HIGHLANDS (Initial coffee mtg.) Fairview/Skyline, Fairview/Knight: dangerous/blind intersections Pedestrian safety issues – no sidewalks (need plan) Need Kiss & Ride opportunities at LRT Leverage MAX as a meaningful access resource Neighborhood pass – use of Park lots Parking issues in neighborhood (how to control?)

8 Key Themes & Principles COORDINATION Centralize management of the parking and access system within the WPA. Ensure all WPA partners are participating at the senior level. Coordinate access strategies to minimize conflicts with adjacent uses Clear systems for measuring and reporting success

9 Key Themes & Principles ACCESS Recognize that parking in the Park is a finite resource and needs to be managed in a manner that reflects its value. Access by non-auto modes needs to increase and be better encouraged and supported.

10 Key Themes & Principles ACCESS

11 Key Themes & Principles INTUITIVE & HIGH QUALITY Provide for a world class visitor experience. Make parking user-friendly – easy to access, easy to understand All access is safe & secure Centralized system of communication and program delivery (common brand)

12 Key Themes & Principles INTUITIVE & HIGH QUALITY

13 Key Themes & Principles MULTI-MODAL ACCESS Manage parking as a tool to achieve successful attainment of goals for other modes (transit, bike, walk, carpool) Optimize MAX

14 Key Themes & Principles SUSTAINABILITY Parking and access management should contribute to the broader vision that values green area in the Park, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to the environmental well-being of the Park. Parking and access management should be financially sustainable.

15 Key Themes & Principles SUSTAINABILITY

Next Steps 16 Work session today to hear from you Take feedback, ideas, and suggestions and incorporate into strategy development Work with you to schedule report back meeting