Title
Briefing about Parking Improvements, Lot Upgrades, and Rebranding
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
None. Report only.
Report
Issue:
Staff will give a briefing on the status of parking improvements made over the past several months, including parking lot upgrades and rebranding efforts, and will discuss planned future initiatives.
Staff Contact:
Karen Kenneson, Business Manager, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8277
Presenter:
Karen Kenneson, Business Manager, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
Staff will report on:
· New credit card meters - eight month review including revenue, occupancy, maintenance and customer feedback.
· Parking meter tokens - sales, use, and marketing partnerships.
· Electric vehicle charging stations - implementation and use.
· Parking lot upgrades - what we've done and what's to come this summer.
· Handheld upgrade - efficiencies gained across workgroups (Courts, Customer Care, Parking Services).
Future initiatives:
· Bicycle routes - identified two routes that would be better served on bike vs. vehicle. Benefits are less fuel/CO2 emissions and increased personal contact on the street with parking customers.
· Pay-by-phone pilot - will make coin-only meters smarter and gives customers more payment options, including adding more time remotely.
· Software upgrade - ability to see expired permits on handhelds, and new online residential program renewal module.
· Lower price 9-hour meter zone - developing a proposal for a low-cost all day parking zone in a low-occupancy area bordered by Eastside, Plum, 4th and 8th avenues as a convenient option for employees of nearby state and other office buildings.
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
N/A
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A