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Agenda Item:
Briefing and Discussion about Parking Program Improvements
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Issue:
General Government Committee asked for a briefing ideas for a friendly approach to parking services.
Committee Recommendation:
Briefing and discussion only.
Staff Contact:
Karen Kenneson, Business Manager, Community Planning and Development Department (CP&D), 360.753.8277
Presenter:
Karen Kenneson, Business Manager, CP&D
Background and Analysis:
This summer the multi-space parking pay stations in the downtown core will be replaced with single space credit card meters. This change in the parking system will increase customer service by providing a more convenient, easy to use option for paying for parking.
This project provides an opportunity to give Parking Services a makeover at the same time, with two main goals:
1. To change the perception of Parking Services as being primarily an enforcement-oriented program; and
2. To educate the public about our purpose, programs and services.
The committee that was formed to evaluate parking meter options and recommend a parking meter vendor will continue meeting and focus on formulating ideas for a makeover plan. Staff will evaluate ideas based on feasibility and cost and develop a plan with goals and timelines.
Actions we have completed:
? Created an OlyParking Twitter account to instantaneously communicate parking impacts, accomplishments, programs and special free days.
? Redesigned the Parking web pages on the City's website to make them simpler, more informative and easy to navigate.
? Began a monthly group permit billing system for 9-hour permits and leased lot permits where agencies or businesses receive permit placards which are good for the whole year and go on monthly billing which eliminates their need to come in to City Hall every month to renew their permits.
? Twelve days of free holiday parking.
? Free parking for attendees of the annual ODA sponsored Girls Night Out event...
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