June 9, /29/2011

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1 June 9, /29/2011

2 New Rate Policy Set by City Council SDOT shall establish on-street parking rates based on measured occupancy so that approximately 1or 2 open spaces are available on each blockface throughout the day Data a collection o in November 2010, 0, Rate changes made in February March Performance-Based Pricing Project May - NOW 9/29/2011 Slide 2

3 Current Inventory Total on-street spaces allowed unknown 500, Paid spaces 9,000 13,500 RPZ spaces 12,500 18,000 Time-limit spaces unknown 11,500 Pay stations (kiosks) 0 2, Meters (single space) 9, Restricted Parking Zones (RPZs) Annual RPZ permits 16,400 21,500 Annual parking citations 442, ,000 Parking Enforcement Officers (FTE) /29/2011 Slide 3

4 2011 Rate-Setting Process 2009-three tiers (downtown, center city, outer areas) November / December 2010 Collected paid parking occupancy in all 23 districts Created target occupancy range for 1-2 space policy Determined whether areas were above, within or below target occupancy range February / March 2011 Increased rate in 4 areas; Lowered in 11 areas; Kept 7 areas at same rate 9/29/2011 Slide 4

5 2011 Performance-Based Pricing Study Assess performance-based parking pricing strategies and implementation options for Seattle that contribute to a vibrant and thriving city: Repeat study after rate changes Determine feasibility based on SDOT s equipment Review best practices through expert panel Use data results, advisory committee and expert input to develop pricing recommendations 9/29/2011 Slide 5

6 Effects of 2011 Rate Setting Process Four areas where rates went up There was more availability at peak times Seven areas where rate stayed same Results were mixed, with minor fluctuations Eleven areas where rates dropped Most areas saw no dramatic increase in occupancy 9/29/2011 6

7 Proposed New Strategies t and Technology Neighborhood engagement Data management New technology Consideration of different pricing strategies Continue advisory Sounding Board meetings Implement proactive communications plan to alert about new rates and other changes Continue regular data collection efforts Add duration data to occupancy counts Release data for mobile app use Implement pay by cell phone citywide Raise rates in core areas; lower rates in edges Pricing pilots Address disabled parking permit abuse 9/29/2011 Slide 7

8 Potential Neighborhood Rate Changes Estimated Areas Paid Blockfaces Pay Affected: Spaces stations Rate changes 6 3, Time-limit changes 10 4, Total Changes 16 7, ,275 City system 23 13,500 1,700 2,200 9/29/2011 Slide 8

9 Proposed Neighborhood U-District Currently all 2 hr limit; Rate lowered from $2 to $1.50 / hr in 2011 Little availability remains along main streets near UW campus Low occupancy on west side Propose $2 in high area and change low area to 4 hour parking 9/29/2011 Slide 9

10 Proposed Neighborhood North Downtown 9/29/2011 Slide 10

11 Proposed Neighborhood South Lake Union High occupancy in all-day paid spaces (84%) Lower occupancy in 2-hour spaces (52%) 9/29/2011 Slide 11

12 Pilot Pricing Projects under Consideration Event district overlay in sports stadium area Time of day rate periods where low morning occupancy Progressive rates where opportunity to extend early evening parking hours Seasonal rate changes Disabled parking abuse 9/29/2011 Slide 12

13 Next Steps 2012 Budget adopted by Thanksgiving Potential implementation in 2012 and future years Rate changes to create 7 different rates in 30 areas Time limit changes in 9 areas Pay by cell phone vendor request Other performance-based pricing strategy pilots 9/29/2011 Slide 13

14 Mary Catherine Snyder Contact Info or Mike Estey (SDOT Parking Operations Manager) or ttl Cristina VanValkenburgh (Mobility Programs manager) or 9/29/2011 Slide 14