Title
Parking Strategy Status Report
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the Parking Strategy project.
Staff Contact:
Karen Kenneson, Associate Line of Business Director, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8277.
Presenter:
Karen Kenneson, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
Staff will provide an overview of the work completed on the Parking Strategy, recommendations to date and next steps to complete the project. Staff will present short-term “Phase I” recommendations from the draft strategy and receive feedback and direction from the Committee.
Some of the Phase I items that will be discussed include:
• Start a free bus pass program for low- to moderate-income downtown employees
• Create a Parking Supervisor position to manage day-to-day field operations and support implementation of the Parking Strategy
• Begin a shared off-street parking pilot in the area of the Washington Center
• Implement new technology including pay-by-phone, new parking software and license plate recognition (LPR)
• Convert some 9-hour meters to 3-hour meters in retail core to encourage turnover and increase availability
• Conduct a lighting audit to evaluate lighting needs in and around parking areas
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
Changes to the parking system are of interest to the public. The Phase I recommendations are quick wins that are expected to bring immediate improvements and efficiencies to the parking system.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
Financial impacts of the Phase I recommendations will be discussed in detail during the presentation.
Attachments:
None