Town of Newmarket. Parking Directions Report. Prepared for: Town of Newmarket

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1 Town of Newmarket Parking Directions Report Prepared for: Town of Newmarket April, 2010

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Downtown Newmarket Study Purpose Parking Study Approach Study Area 5 2 EXISTING PUBLIC PARKING Off-Street Public Parking Supply On-Street Parking Supply Fairy Lake / Cane Parkway Existing Parking Supply Distribution EXISTING PARKING DEMANDS Parking Users Off-Street Public Parking Demands On-Street Public Parking Demands Duration of Stay Summary Parking Lot Demand Characteristics PARKING SUPPLY: TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE Approach Area Development / Renovation Plans Target Parking Supply CUSP PARKING Option Identification and Evaluation Proposed CUSP Plan CUSP Plan Parking Changes DOWNTOWN PARKING FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS Area Supply Options & Evaluation Management Options AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Immediate - CUSP Implementation Medium Term Implementation Long-Term Plan CUSP PLAN DESIGN INPUTS 77 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS APRIL, 2010 P:\73\28\01\Reports\APR Parking Directions_ckc.doc

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5 introduction downtown newmarket study purpose study approach study area 1 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 1

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7 1 Introduction BA Group is a transportation planning and engineering firm retained by the Town of Newmarket to undertake a traffic and parking study for downtown Newmarket. These studies are being undertaken in conjunction with the planning of the Community Urban Space Project (CUSP) and in consideration of the Community Centre Lands (CCL) project. 1.1 Downtown Newmarket Downtown Newmarket is centrally located in the Town of Newmarket with Main Street, between Water Street and Queen Street, forming its central spine. Image courtesy of JRALA Main Street is the historic, cultural and civic centre of downtown Newmarket and includes a number of public amenities (Old Town Hall, Community Centre and Library) that are focal points within the community. It is a pedestrian-oriented street characterized by the series of 2 to 3 storey buildings that line its length. A mix of land-uses exist along Main Street including retail and commercial located primarily at-grade and residential uses above. Main Street and downtown Newmarket are the focus of a number of events throughout the year. The scale of these events range from all day events, where portions of the downtown road network are closed to general traffic, to smaller scale events with parking lot closures on Saturdays. These include Canada Day festivities, the Santa Claus Parade and local Farmers Market Saturdays. Downtown Newmarket has been designated as a Community Improvement Plan Policy Area. A study was completed in 2001 that focussed upon the creation of a revitalization plan to improve the downtown. This plan included initiatives and policy strategies to increase and improve the connections and linkages throughout the downtown as well as streetscape / building / open space improvements including the creation of a public plaza at the south end of Main Street. Recent initiatives in the downtown that are seen to serve as catalysts for its ongoing revitalization include the prospective implementation of the CUSP plan on the existing parking areas east of Main Street, the renovation of the Old Town Hall and the prospective redevelopment of the CCL lands. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 3

8 1.2 Study Purpose This parking study is focussed upon finding physical and operational parking solutions that respond to the needs of downtown Newmarket and in the development of a framework that will guide decision making and provide directions with respect to the key parking and related traffic challenges in Newmarket as revitalization and redevelopment initiatives unfold. This study is organized into two parts. Firstly, the study considers the CUSP Plan and parking needs and provisions within it. The second part considers the parking aspects of downtown Newmarket as a whole and provides preliminary recommendations with respect to potential parking supply options that may be pursued by the Town across the downtown over time. A second and separate report (entitled Traffic Directions) is being prepared considering the traffic related needs of the CUSP development plan and related issues, including analysis related to CCL redevelopment. 1.3 Parking Study Approach The study comprises of a basic four step programme: - data collection: - existing parking supply inventory - surveys of existing parking activity - data synthesis / analysis: - assessment of current parking demands - develop understanding of usage characteristics - determination of overall parking supply needs - development of CUSP and Downtown Parking Plans: - parking supply option evaluation (CUSP area and downtown wide) - operational and management strategy assessment - development of implementation framework - establishment of timing priorities - CUSP planning inputs: - identification of CUSP area parking supply needs - pedestrian connections / crossings - design inputs TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 4

9 1.4 Study Area Two study areas are considered in this parking study and are illustrated in Figure 1. The primary study area is focussed upon downtown Newmarket. A secondary and extended study area has also been adopted to encompass parking activity related to the southern areas of Fairy Lake. Figure 1: Broad Study Area TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 5

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11 existing public parking off-street public parking supply on-street parking supply fairy lake / cane parkway existing parking supply distribution 2 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 7

12 2 Existing Public Parking 2.1 Off-Street Public Parking Supply Off-street parking facilities are located throughout downtown Newmarket with lots reserved for private and public parking. There are seven (7) Town operated public parking lots located within 150 metres of Main Street. These are illustrated on Figure 2. The total public parking supply in the area off-street lots (lots P1 to P7) is ±510 spaces. These lots are intended for longer-term stay with parking restrictions ranging from a 3 hour maximum stay parking not in excess of 24 hours. A total of ±415 parking spaces are located within lots located to the east of Main Street, with the remaining ±95 spaces located on the west side of Main Street. The largest public parking facility is the P3 lot on the east side of Main Street with just over 205 parking spaces Downtown Parking Plan (Town of Newmarket, 2005) The Town of Newmarket developed a Downtown Parking Plan for the Main Street area in 2005, which is currently in the interim phase, to address parking needs of residents, business community and visitors and to develop a sustainable parking plan for the downtown. A number of options were explored including a permit parking system for the business community, a permit parking system for the residential community, and the removal of parking meters in the downtown. A number of these measures were implemented including modifications to the parking duration restrictions. The permit parking system was deferred by Town Council and is not currently in operation within the downtown as outlined in the plan. Such measures may be reassessed by Council in the future. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 8

13 Figure 2: Off-Street, Parking Supply & Restrictions TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 9

14 2.2 On-Street Parking Supply On-street parking is available within the downtown along Main Street, Millard Avenue, Botsford Street, Timothy Street, Doug Duncan Drive and William Street, as illustrated in Figure 3. Additional on-street parking is available on Sundays on sections of Church Street. There are approximately ±100 on-street parking spaces available for short-term use on Main Street and within approximately 150 metres of it. The majority of these spaces are located on Main Street within the core commercial area (i.e. south of Millard Avenue) and the immediately adjacent streets (±90 spaces). On-street spaces on Main Street are typically limited to a maximum 2 hour stay limit during weekday daytime periods while those on the adjacent local streets typically have a maximum duration of stay of 3 hours. 2.3 Fairy Lake / Cane Parkway Public off-street parking is also available at the northern and southern ends of Fairy Lake. Three parking lots are located to the north and east of the Lake providing a total of ±100 parking spaces. A further two small lots are located adjacent to Cane Parkway at the southern end of the Lake adjacent to Dennis Park and provide, together, 48 spaces. Parking is also permitted on-street along Cane Parkway to the north of Mulock Drive. Parking for up to 40 vehicles is available along the specially designated on-street parking areas. Parking in these areas are typically used by visitors to the children s play area, baseball diamond and recreational trails around the Lake. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 10

15 Figure 3 Downtown On-Street Parking Supply TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 11

16 2.4 Existing Parking Supply Distribution The distribution of on and off-street public parking relative to the main commercial areas of Main Street is an important consideration in assessing the utility and convenience of the parking supply provided across the downtown. The existing number of public spaces within 150 metres and 200 metres of three segments of Main Street located south of Millard Avenue that form the primary commercial sections of Main Street is illustrated in the table below and on Figure 4. A walk distance of 150 metres is equivalent to an approximate 2 to 2½ minute walk while a 200 metre walk distance may take in the order of 2¾ to 3½ minutes to walk. Walk times are based upon a walk speed in the range of 1.0 to 1.2 metres / second which is a range commonly used by municipalities in establishing, for instance, pedestrian crossing times at signalized intersections. The 150 metre distance is, by way of reference, comparable to the distance from the outer portions of the parking lot at Upper Canada Mall to any of the mall entry doors. In general, the primary commercial sections of Main Street and businesses located along its length have a substantial supply of conveniently situated public parking (typically 300 to 400 spaces) provided by the Town of Newmarket located within a 2 to 2½ minute walk of Main Street. This number increases to between 370 and approximately 600 spaces within a 3½ minute walk. Existing Parking Supply Distribution within 150 metres and 200 metres Segment Parking Spaces Within 2 2½ min (150 metres) Parking Spaces within 2¾ - 3 min (200 metres) Off-Street On-Street Off-Street On-Street Main Street (between Water & Timothy) Main Street (between Timothy to Park) Main Street (between Park to Millard) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 12

17 Figure 4: Parking Distribution Relative to Main Street TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 13

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19 existing parking demands parking users off-street public parking demands on-street public parking demands duration of stay summary parking lot demand characteristics 3 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 15

20 3. Existing Parking Demands A number of parking demand surveys were completed between September to November 2009, to determine parking characteristics and peak levels of occupancy within the downtown and broader study area parking facilities. These included counts of parking utilization within on and offstreet parking during typical weekday and weekend periods as well as during weekend events. Surveys were undertaken on: weekday - Oct 27 th, 2009, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. - Nov 10 th, 2009, 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - Nov 12 th, 2009, 7 a.m. 6 p.m. weekend Saturday (Farmers Market) - Oct 17 th, 2009, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. weekend event (Tour de GREEN BELT) - Sept 26 th, 2009, 10 a.m 4 p.m. This survey information has been used in determining: - typical recurring peak demand levels across the downtown; - variations in parking demand by time of day; and - the relative levels of parking demand that occur during weekend events compared to weekday periods TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 16

21 3.1 Parking Users There are three basic user groups that comprise the observed parking demands observed across downtown Newmarket. Each of these groups has differing parking needs and characteristics in terms of the time of day when peak demands would be observed, the length of time they would typically park for and the proximity of these spaces relative to the destination. Commercial / Retail Business Parking Employers / employees related to the retail and other businesses located on Main Street and adjacent streets comprise a substantial component of the overall parking demand within the downtown. These demands tend to be longer in duration and occur, for the most part, during the weekday daytime periods. Much of this activity is accommodated within private parking spaces located across the downtown. Demands that are met within the area public facilities are focussed, for the most part, within the public parking longer stay off-street parking facilities. Resident Parking There are a number of properties along Main Street where residential apartments are located on the second floor of buildings above ground floor retail or commercial uses. Only a limited amount of on-site, private parking is available for tenants within these properties and tenants make use of public parking facilities where longer term parking is permitted. Residential demands typically peak overnight and occur over extended periods. Visitor / Customer Parking Visitors and customers to the downtown include people shopping at the Main Street retail stores, eating at restaurants, attending functions and shows, undertaking sport activities or visiting the community centre. Parking needs and characteristics vary with retail activity peaking during the daytime periods, restaurant / functions / sports activities being at their greatest in the early evening periods and special events (i.e. Farmers Market) occurring on weekends. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 17

22 3.2 Off-Street Public Parking Demands Parking in the downtown off-street public parking lots is typically well used and peaks during the weekday daytime periods. Weekend peak demand levels that include a greater proportion of recreational visitor and event activity, are reduced in comparison. Peak weekday utilization levels typically occurred between 10 a.m. 11 a.m. with a peak overall utilization of approximately 75% - 80% (±400 spaces occupied). Parking demands, notably, significantly decrease after approximately 4:30 p.m. with overall utilization rates falling to no more than 40% (±200 spaces occupied). Weekend parking utilization levels range between 65% - 75% of the total available supply (320 to 370 occupied spaces). These demand levels reflect a typical Farmers Market event and a large event (the Tour de GREEN BELT). Occupancy within the individual lots varies with the busiest, most occupied facilities being the lots on the west side of Main Street around the library (P5 / P6) and the P3 lot. These lots are practically full during the weekday peak periods. The P1 and P2 lots that form that CUSP lands are less well used with peak weekday occupancies of between 50% (P2) and 75% (P1). These demand levels are notably higher than those recorded during parking demand surveys undertaken by Town of Newmarket in May Observations indicate that the highest utilization recorded in 2005 was in the order of 65% of the downtown area parking supply. Fairy Lake / Cane Parkway Parking counts were also conducted at the northern and southern Fairy Lake / Cane Parkway parking facilities on Saturday, October 17 th, 2009 and Tuesday, October 27 th, Peak demand levels recorded occurred on the weekend during the early to late afternoon (2:00 4:30 p.m.). Peak demands were in the order of 65 spaces. It is noted that demands may be greater than those levels at other peak recreational times. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 18

23 Off-Street Public Downtown Parking Demands Number of Vehicles Peak demand of ±400 spaces Existing supply of ±510 spaces Demands are reduced in late afternoon & evenings 0 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Saturday, September 26, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Public Lot Supply 8: % 1 4% 88 41% 1 5% 1 2% 0 0% 1 20% 3 38% % 9: % 6 21% % 4 21% 10 22% 8 35% 1 20% 3 38% % 10: % 11 39% % 7 37% 14 30% 13 57% 1 20% 7 88% % 11: % 14 50% % 13 68% 18 39% 17 74% 1 20% 5 63% % 12: % 9 32% % 12 63% 21 46% % 1 20% 3 38% % 13: % 7 25% % 12 63% 21 46% % 2 40% 4 50% % 14: % 11 39% % 13 68% 14 30% 17 74% 3 60% 4 50% % 15: % 11 39% % 11 58% 16 35% 21 91% 2 40% 6 75% % 16: % 7 25% % 10 53% 21 46% % 2 40% 2 25% % 17: % 6 21% 51 24% 8 42% 15 33% 22 96% 1 20% 1 13% % 18: % 2 7% 34 16% 9 47% 11 24% 16 70% 1 20% 6 75% % Peak Parking % 14 50% % 13 68% 21 46% 23% 100% 3 60% 7 88% % Demand By Lot Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Public Lot Supply P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P6A P7 Total P1 P2 P3 P : % 3 11% 40 19% 1 5% 4 7% 1 4% 0 0% 3 38% 99 19% 9: % 3 11% 93 45% 2 11% 24 49% 10 43% 0 0% 3 38% % 10: % 8 29% % 9 47% 42 90% 20 87% 4 80% 8 100% % 11: % 6 21% % 13 68% 43 93% 21 91% 4 80% 7 88% % 12: % 4 14% % 12 63% 34 80% 21 91% 0 0% 4 50% % 13: % 7 25% % 12 63% 38 86% 21 91% 0 0% 3 38% % 14: % 7 25% % 9 47% 39 90% % 3 60% 5 63% % 15: % 8 29% % 9 47% 33 78% 21 91% 1 20% 5 63% % 16: % 7 25% % 9 47% 20 51% 15 65% 1 20% 3 38% % 17: % 4 14% 78 38% 8 42% 21 54% 16 70% 0 0% 2 25% % 18: % 4 14% 50 24% 10 53% 21 52% 15 65% 0 0% 1 13% % Peak Parking Demand By Lot % 8 29% % 13 68% 64 93% 23% 100% 4 80% 8 100% % Thursday, November 12, 2009 P5 46 P6 23 P6A P7 Total Saturday, September 26, 2009 Public Lot P6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6A P7* Total Supply : : : % 1 4% % 5 26% % 20 87% 0 0% 5 63% % 11: % 0 0% % 6 32% 41 89% 21 91% 0 0% 4 50% % 12: % 0 0% % 6 32% 40 87% 21 91% 0 0% 3 38% % 13: % 1 4% % 5 26% 36 78% 21 91% 0 0% 5 63% % 14: % 2 7% 88 43% 5 26% 28 61% % 0 0% 6 75% % 15: % 2 7% 61 29% 5 26% 22 48% 21 91% 0 0% 3 38% % 16: % 2 7% 45 22% 5 26% 26 57% 15 65% 0 0% 2 25% % 17: : This lot was Peak Parking under 88 51% 2 7% % 6 40% 66 87% 23% 100% 6 40% % Demand By Lot construction Saturday, October 17, 2009 Public Lot P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P6A P7* Total Supply : % 17 61% 34 16% 2 11% 7 15% 1 4% 0 0% 3 38% % 9: % 25 89% 79 37% 10 53% 5 11% 10 43% 0 0% 4 50% % 10: % 27 96% 95 44% 13 68% 44 96% 20 87% 2 40% 5 63% % 11: % 27 96% 86 40% 14 74% % % 2 40% 5 63% % 12: % 26 93% % 16 84% % % 2 40% 4 50% % 13: % 11 39% 63 29% 12 63% 42 91% 21 91% 2 40% 6 75% % 14: % 8 29% 69 32% 8 42% 42 91% % 1 20% 6 75% % 15: % 3 11% 51 24% 12 63% % 21 91% 1 20% 4 50% % 16: % 1 4% 59 28% 5 26% 38 83% 15 65% 3 60% 2 25% % 17: : Peak Parking 75 43% 27 96% % % 75 99% % 3 60% 6 75% % Demand By Lot Public Lot P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P6A P7 Total Supply : : : : : % 3 11% % 12 63% 31 67% 15 65% 5 100% 2 25% % 13: % 4 14% % 15 79% 40 87% 21 91% 3 60% 4 50% % 14: % 7 25% % 9 47% 38 83% 20 87% 3 60% 4 50% % 15: % 12 43% % 7 37% 30 65% 19 83% 1 20% 1 13% % 16: : : Peak Parking % 7 25% % 15 79% 40 87% 21% 91% 5 100% 4 50% % Demand By Lot TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 19

24 3.3 On-Street Public Parking Demands On-street public parking across the downtown is typically well used throughout the weekday and weekend daytime periods. Peak utilization levels range on both weekdays and weekends between approximately 75% - 85% of the total available on-street spaces within the immediate Main Street area (peak demand of ±85 spaces occupied). Peak on-street parking demands occur sometime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Demands are significantly reduced after approximately 4:00 / 4:30 p.m. The busiest areas of on-street parking are those located on Main Street, south of Millard Avenue where peak occupancy levels reached 75% to 80% for large periods of the weekday and weekend daytime periods. On-Street Public Parking Demands Number of Vehicles Peak demand of ±85 spaces Existing supply of ±100 spaces 0 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Supply Saturday, September 26, 2009 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 20

25 Saturday, September 26, 2009 Area Main St (Millard to Water) Millard (Church to Main) Church (Millard to D'Arcy) Park (Main to Church) Botsford (Main to Church) Market Sq. (Botsford to Timothy) Timothy St (From Church St to Main St Doug Duncan Dr (north of Timothy St Cedar St. (Doug Duncan to Timothy) TOTAL Supply : : : : Saturday, October 17, 2009 Area Main (Queen to Millard) Main (Millard to Water) Millard (Church to End) Church Park (Main (Millard to to Church D'Arcy) Botsford (Main to Church) Market Sq. (Botsford to Timothy) Timothy (Church to Main) Doug Duncan (north of Cedar (Doug Duncan to Timothy) Supply : : : : : : : : : Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Area Main (Queen to Millard) Main (Millard to Water) Millard (Church to End) Church Park (Main (Millard to to Church D'Arcy) Botsford (Main to Church) Market Sq. (Botsford to Timothy) Timothy (Church to Main) Doug Duncan (north of Cedar (Doug Duncan to Timothy) Supply : : : : : : : : : TOTAL TOTAL Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Area Main (Millard to Queen) Main (Millard to Water) Millard (Church to End) Church (Millard to D'Arcy) Park (Main to Church Botsford (Main to Church) Market Sq. (Botsford to Timothy) Timothy (Church to Main) Doug Duncan (north of Cedar (Doug Duncan to Timothy) Supply : : : : : : : : : : : TOTAL TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 21

26 3.4 Duration of Stay Summary Licence plate surveys were undertaken in each of the public offstreet parking lots and on the area on-street parking facilities to determine the length of time that vehicles were parking in the various public parking facilities available across the downtown area. The length of time that vehicles were parked is used as an indicator of the proportion of short term versus long term parking, assists in determining the appropriateness of parking restrictions on-street and off-street and the extent to which existing parking restrictions are violated. Over 1,000 different cars were recorded parking within the offstreet facilities (510 spaces) over the course of the survey day. In the order of almost 425 cars were recorded parking within the 120 on-street parking spaces located within the downtown area during the same day Survey Findings The average duration of stay for vehicles on-street was approximately 1.5 hours. The average duration for the busiest sections of Main Street (i.e. south of Millard Avenue) was 1 hour or less. Approximately 80 percent of all parked cars on-street parked for 2 hours or less while 90 percent parked for 3 hours or less. Approximately 70 percent of all parkers violated the 2-hour maximum stay limit that is generally in place on the area street system (85± cars). The average duration of stay within the public off-street parking lots was a little under 3 hours overall. More importantly, the average parking durations broken down by lot ranged between 0.5 to 2 hours in lots P2, P4 to P7 where shorter-term parking restrictions are in place (3 hour maximum) and between 3.5 and 4.25 hours in lots P1 and P3 where longer stay parking is permitted. There was little recorded non-compliance with the maximum parking stay limits, with the exception of the P5 lot where 42 vehicles stayed beyond the 3-hour limit that is in place. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 22

27 Duration of Stay Summary Off-Street Public Parking Lots Duration (hr) Supply Duration per Veh P P P P P P P6A P Public Lot Total % of all Parked Veh % 13% 9% 7% 6% 6% 4% 3% 4% 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 10% 2.24 Cumulative % 43% 52% 59% 64% 70% 74% 77% 81% 82% 84% 84% 85% 86% 87% 90% 100% Newmarket Downtown Public Lots - Duration of Stay Tuesday, November 10, On-Street Public Parking DURATION OF STAY (hr) Avg Hourly Street From: To: Duration per Veh Main 1 Queen Millard Main 2 Millard Park Main 3 Park Botsford Main 4 Botsford Water Millard 2 Church End Church 1 Millard Park Park Church Main Botsford Church Main Timothy 1 Church Main William 2 Eagle Andrew Cedar Doug Duncan Doug Duncan Doug Duncan Cedar Timothy GRAND TOTAL % of all Parked Vehicles 48% 17% 9% 5% 6% 4% 2% 1% 1% 0% 3% 3% Cumulative 48% 65% 75% 80% 85% 89% 92% 92% 93% 94% 97% 100% Newmarket Downtown On-Street - Duration of Stay Tuesday, November 9, Number of Vehicles Duration of Stay (hr) Accumulation Duration of Stay (hr) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 23

28 3.5 Parking Lot Demand Characteristics Parking demand and usage characteristics recorded in each of the 7 off-street public parking lots is summarized below. P1 - supply: 173 sps - peak weekday demand: 129 sps - peak weekend demand: 75 sps - peak event weekend demand: 88 sps - max duration of stay: 11 hrs - average duration of stay: 4.25 hrs Number of Vehicles P1 Parking Utilization 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time P2 - supply: 28 sps - peak weekday demand: 14 sps - peak weekend demand: 27 sps - peak event weekend demand: 2 sps - max duration of stay: 3 hrs - average duration of stay: 1.25 hrs Number of Vehicles Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 P2 Parking Utilization 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 P3 - supply: 207 sps - peak weekday demand: 207 sps - peak weekend demand: 27 sps - peak event weekend demand: 2 sps - max duration of stay: 11 hrs - average duration of stay: 3.75 hrs Number of Vehicles P3 Parking Utilization 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 P4 - supply: 19 sps - peak weekday demand: 13 sps - peak weekend demand: 16 sps - peak event weekend demand: 6 sps - max duration of stay: 7.5 hrs - average duration of stay: 1.75 hrs Number of Vehicles P4 Parking Utilization 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 24

29 P5 - supply: 46 sps - peak weekday demand: 21 sps - peak weekend demand: 46 sps - peak event weekend demand: 46 sps - max duration of stay: 7.5 hrs - average duration of stay: 1.75 hrs Number of Vehicles P5 Utilization 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 P6A - supply: 5 sps - peak weekday demand: 5 sps - peak weekend demand: 3 sps - peak event weekend demand: n/a* - max duration of stay: 1 hrs - average duration of stay: 0.5 hrs *lot was closed for construction P6 - supply: 23 sps - peak weekday demand: 23 sps - peak weekend demand: 23 sps - peak event weekend demand: 23 sps - max duration of stay: 4.5 hrs - average duration of stay: 1.25 hrs Number of Vehicles Number of Vehicles P6A Parking Utilization :00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 17, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 P6 Utilization :00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 Supply P7 - supply: 8 sps - peak weekday demand: 7 sps - peak weekend demand: 6 sps - peak event weekend demand: 6 sps - max duration of stay: 5 hrs - average duration of stay: 2.5 hrs Number of Vehicles P7 Parking Utilization 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 25

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31 parking supply: present & future approach area development / renovation plans target parking supply 4 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 27

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33 4. Parking Supply: Today and In the Future 4.1 Approach Overall public parking supply levels within the downtown should be targeted at meeting the recurring weekday peak demands given that these are the times when demands across the downtown are at their greatest. Parking activity levels comprise of resident, employer / employee, customer and visitor demands and may, notably, change over time. Appropriately providing for typical weekday demands will also accommodate typical weekend levels of activity that may occur during recurring events such as the Farmers Market. Parking demands that occur on weekends across the downtown are lower than the weekday peak demands. Occasional large special event parking needs (such as Canada Day) should be met through a managed use of the area on-street parking facilities as well as other available facilities. It is not appropriate, economically viable nor necessary to provide permanent on or offstreet parking to accommodate such infrequent large scale special events which can be managed. Parking supply targets have been established based upon prevailing recurring demands and include allowances for potential changes into the future related to increased business and visitation activity that may occur as a result of the enhancement of the downtown area. A series of parking supply and deployment solutions that could be adopted to provide for parking in the CUSP lands and across the downtown are also assessed. Recommendations are made with respect to those options considered to be most appropriate for adoption by the Town in the immediate, medium and longer term as part of its downtown parking strategy. These recommended options will be considered by various Town Task Force initiatives and, ultimately, Council prior to adoption. The recommended options are combined within implementation plans that are intended to provide a framework guiding future parking related decision making. It is fully intended that these plans are re-assessed and tested over-time. An ongoing parking demand monitoring programme is central to confirming the validity of the overall direction, parking supply needs and to enable parking demands to be optimally accommodated. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 29

34 4.2 Area Development / Renovation Plans There are a number of planned and prospective redevelopment and renovation proposals in the downtown area that may affect parking demand levels and / or parking supply provisions. These include the proposed renovation and expansion of the Old Town Hall building and the potential redevelopment of the CCL area for residential uses. The CUSP plan impacts on area parking supply are outlined in Section 5. Old Town Hall Renovation The Old Town Hall building located on the south side of Botsford Avenue is to be renovated and expanded to provide additional and necessary support space to better accommodate functions within the building. The number of people that may be accommodated within the function space provided within the building will remain, as before, and in the order of 250 people. The expansion of the Old Town Hall will reduce the parking supply provided in the P4 lot from the current 19 spaces to 6 spaces. The Town of Newmarket is proposing to re-park the Market Square area on the north side of Botsford Avenue to offset this loss. In the order of 20 spaces are proposed within the Market Square (P5 lot) parking lot which provides a net gain in parking on the west side of Main Street of +7 spaces. CCL Area Potential Redevelopment The Town of Newmarket is planning to seek expressions of interest in a potential redevelopment of the CCL property located to the north of the community centre. These lands include the P3 parking lot and the area accommodating the tennis courts. A redevelopment of this property will impact the current P3 parking lot and may need to make provision for the continued provision of public parking, potentially within a permanent underground or above grade structure, operated by the Town. New and major development proposals such as a development on the CCL property should be required to meet the parking demand needs of the project on-site in addition and separate from any municipal parking provided on the site, within appropriate parking facilities, in accordance with typical Zoning Bylaw requirements, so as to avoid burdening the downtown public parking facilities. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 30

35 On-Street Bicycle Lanes The Town of Newmarket Official Plan identifies Main Street and Millard Avenue as candidates for on-street bike lanes. Such initiatives would likely lead to a loss of the existing on-street parking located on these streets. In the order of 58 parking spaces could be lost if these on-street bicycle lanes are pursued. 4.3 Target Parking Supply Considerations Downtown public parking supply provisions shall: provide for short and long term parking needs; consider relocation of existing police parking demands from the P1 lot (less 20 spaces); consider changes in demands (up or down) that may occur over time for different user groups; consider the implications of area redevelopment and renovation proposals (i.e. Old Town Hall); and provide an appropriate cushion of parking above recurring demand levels of between 10% to 15% for parking convenience and to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand levels. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 31

36 4.3.2 Timeframes Considered Parking demands in the downtown area have been developed for three timeframes. - Immediate CUSP Implementation: the condition following CUSP implementation considering currently planned changes in the downtown and relocation of existing police demands currently accommodated in the P1 parking lot.. - Medium Term: approximate 3 5 year time horizon considering parking supply targets that reflect potential increases in parking demands that may occur in a successful downtown following development of the CUSP plan. The medium term horizon maintains a business as usual approach in terms of the travel characteristics of the downtown. - Long Term: approximate 5-10 year time horizon considering changes in parking demands that may occur in the longer term that reflect a tightening of supply opportunities, Town initiatives to change travel characteristics of the downtown, increases in downtown population that supports Main Street retail / businesses and a reduced parking supply cushion. The longer term targets also contemplate the introduction of pay-parking. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 32

37 4.3.3 Supply Targets Parking supply targets for accommodating three timeframes are: 1. Immediate CUSP Implementation Based upon providing for existing demand levels. total demand: 465 spaces 380 off-street (existing less 20 police) 85 on-street buffer : + 10% to 15% cushion = 510 to 535 space supply target of which ±450 should ideally be located off-street maintaining current reliance on on-street parking 2. Medium Term Based upon modest (+15%) increase in employment and visitation / customer activity within existing businesses and buildings in the Downtown. The increase potential is moderated by current limited vacancy rates and full occupancy of buildings on Main Street. Little to no change in travel characteristics is assumed. IMMEDIATE: +/- 510 to 535 spaces (+/- 450 off-street) MEDIUM TERM: +/- 590 to 615 spaces (+/- 525 off-street) LONG TERM: +/- 590 to 615 spaces (+/- 530 off-street) total demand: 465 spaces (existing) change: +15% increase = 535 spaces ( is +70 spaces) buffer : + 10% to 15% cushion = 590 to 615 space supply target of which ±530 should ideally be located off-street maintaining current reliance on on-street parking 3. Long Term Based upon maintaining medium term activity levels with future increases moderated through changes in travel behaviour (i.e. increased transit use and bicycle / walk activity) and Town initiatives such as reduced parking supply cushion and introduction of pay-parking. = 590 to 615 space supply target. of which ±530 should ideally be located off-street maintaining current reliance on on-street parking The supply levels required in the medium and long-term should be refined / confirmed through a monitoring programme that is recommended to be initiated following development of the CUSP plan. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 33

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39 CUSP parking option identification and evaluation proposed CUSP Plan CUSP plan parking changes 5 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 35

40 5. CUSP Parking The CUSP plan area includes two of the existing off-street parking facilities (P1 and P2) as well as onstreet parking along Doug Duncan Drive. CUSP Lands Parking The total number of off-street spaces that will be affected by the CUSP plan is ±201 spaces. In the order of ±14 on-street spaces are also affected along Doug Duncan Drive. The total number of spaces the CUSP area is, therefore, ±215 spaces. Existing Demands Peak existing demands within P1, P2 and on Doug Duncan Drive are ±150 spaces. These demands include ±20 police vehicles within the P1 lot that will be permanently relocated outside of the downtown following development of the CUSP plan. Net peak demands within the P1 and P2 lots and on Doug Duncan Drive are, therefore, ±130 vehicles. Parking Impacts of the November 17, 2009 CUSP Plan A total of ±92 parking spaces were located within the proposed November 17 th, 2009 CUSP plan. This reflects a net loss of ±111 off-street spaces and ±14 off-street spaces compared to the existing. The total supply change in the CUSP area with the November 17 th, 2009 CUSP plan was ±125 spaces. The November 17 th, 2009, CUSP plan would accommodate ±92 of the 130 (non-police) vehicles currently parking within the CUSP lands. The remaining ±40 vehicles would logically need to be displaced to another public parking facility within the downtown. This parking shortfall and related displacement has led to a comprehensive review of options to potentially increase the parking supply within the CUSP area. CUSP Area Parking Demand Summary CUSP Parking Utilization (P1+P2+Doug Duncan) Number of Vehicles Peak demand = 150 including Police; Demand = 130 excluding police Existing Supply 0 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 Time Saturday, September 26, 2009 Saturday, October 17, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Existing Supply Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 36

41 5.1 Option Identification and Evaluation A long list of candidate public parking supply and management options have been considered as potential solutions, that could be implemented separately or in combination, to address parking supply needs within the CUSP plan area. Parking supply and management options have been evaluated based upon the parking supply provided and impact on the overall CUSP plan vision. The assessment of the options is summarized in a matrix format in Section Downtown Parking Supply Options Under Consideration Long List Option Change # of spaces CUSP Parking Supply - Supply change relative to 92 spaces proposed within Nov. 17, 2009 CUSP plan Baseline Do Nothing (CUSP plan as per Nov. 17 th, 2009) + 0 Option A Additional parking on West Side of Doug Duncan + 27 Option B Extension of Existing Parking Facility, North of Timothy + 11 [+7 if with Option H] Option C Overflow Parking South of Timothy + 16 Option D Overflow Parking North of Water + 15 Option E On-Street parking on Timothy between Doug Duncan / Cedar Street + 11 Option F Additional Parking, South of Water Street, Parallel Parking Configuration + 4 Option G Additional Parking, South of Water Street, Perpendicular Parking Configuration + 10 Option H Reallocation of Parking, North of Community Centre + 28 CUSP [- 28 P3] Option I Reallocation of Parking along Doug Duncan Drive to west side of CUSP Plan + 0 Option J Additional Parking, East of Cedar Street +11 Option K Additional Parking Doug Duncan Drive, Timothy to Water +6 Sub-Total Up to +107 (Note: Option H CUSP = +135 [+28] P3 = -28) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 37

42 5.1.1 CUSP Parking Supply Options A total of 11 parking supply options have been developed that all provide additional parking within the CUSP plan area. CUSP plan area options have been assigned a letter reference (i.e. Option A to K) and are identified in the key plan opposite. The potential number of spaces provided over and above the supply contained within CUSP plan presented to the public at the November 17, 2009 Public Information Meeting (±92 spaces) has been identified for each option. The net supply increase provided by each of the options ranges between 4 spaces and 27 spaces. The majority of these options can be implemented in combination and may offer, if all options are pursued, a potential increase in the total parking supply available within the CUSP plan area of between +107 to +135 spaces, depending upon the treatment of the interface between the northern portions of the CUSP lands and the CCL property. It should be noted that the +135 space supply increase within the CUSP plan reflects inclusion of parking from the portions of the P3 lot that fall within the CUSP lands (Option H). There is, however, a consequential loss of parking within the P3 lot. The maximum net supply increase possible east of Main Street, considering the gain within the CUSP lands and the loss within the P3 lot, is +107 spaces. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 38

43 Figure 5: CUSP Parking Options Key Map TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 39

44 5.1.2 Option Description A number of options were considered to optimize parking within the CUSP Plan. A baseline do nothing scenario was included for comparison purposes. The parking space increases indicated below are additional to the ±92 spaces in the CUSP Plan. Do Nothing No new additional parking Maintain and implement the November 17 th, 2009 CUSP Plan. CUSP parking supply of ±92 spaces. Option A Additional Parking on West Side of Doug Duncan Parking would be added to the current row of spaces at the north end of the CUSP Plan on the west side of Doug Duncan Drive. Additional parking would mirror that provided on the east side and extend around to the section of Doug Duncan Drive to the north of the Community Centre. Parking increase: ±27 spaces. Option B Extension of Existing Parking Facility, North of Timothy Parking would be added to the current row of spaces at the north end of the CUSP Plan on the east side of Doug Duncan Drive to the northern CUSP property limit. Parking increase: ±11 spaces (+7 spaces if in combination with Option H). Option C Temporal Parking, South of Timothy Additional parking added within the Farmers Market area south of Timothy Street. Likely used during peak weekday daytime periods. Closed at other times and during events / Farmers Market. Parking increase: ±16 spaces. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 40

45 Option D Temporal Parking, North of Water Additional parking added within the landscaped area north of Water Street and to the west side of the currently proposed parking aisle. Likely used during periods of peak activity during typical weekday daytime periods. Closed at other times and during events. Parking increase: ±15 spaces (assumed) Option E On-Street Parking on Timothy, Doug Duncan to Cedar On-street parallel parking for use as appropriate during the weekday periods and outside of peak periods of pedestrian activity on weekends. Parking restricted during events and Farmers Market. Requires Timothy to be wider to accommodate parking. Parking increase: ±11 spaces (parking both sides). Option F Additional Parking, South of Water, Parallel Parking Configuration Additional parking to be added along the east side of the Fairy Lake access driveway south of Water Street in a parallel parking configuration. Parking increase: ±4 spaces. Option G Additional Parking, South of Water, Perpendicular Parking Configuration Additional parking to be added along the east side of the Fairy Lake access driveway south of Water Street in a perpendicular parking configuration. Parking increase: ±10 spaces. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 41

46 Option H Reallocation of Parking, North of Community Centre Parking to be realigned in the area north of the Community Centre by the northern boundary of the CUSP lands. Parking increase: ±28 spaces gain in CUSP Lands ±28 space loss in P3 Option I Reallocation of Parking along Doug Duncan to west side of CUSP Plan Parking to be realigned from the east side of the CUSP Plan to the west side of the CUSP plan. Parking increase: ±0 spaces Option J Additional Parking, East of Cedar Parking to be added along Cedar Street, north of Timothy Street along the western boundary of the CUSP Plan. Parking increase: ±11 spaces Option K Additional Parking, Doug Duncan Timothy to Water Increased parking supply within proposed parking on Doug Duncan Drive. Parking increase: ±6 spaces TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 42

47 5.1.3 Option Evaluation CUSP Plan Area Supply Option Benefits Impact on CUSP Plan Option Taken Forward Change No change to Nov 17 Do Nothing 0, 2009 None X CUSP Plan Significant permanent A +27 additional supply on periphery Minor impact on plaza area buffer of CUSP plan achievable with B + 11 limited modification to CUSP Minor impact - buffer to rail line plan. to be considered C + 16 D + 15 (assumed) E + 11 F + 4 G +10 H + 28 CUSP [-28 P3] I +0 J + 11 spaces Provides significant amount of additional parking close to south section of Main Street for use during peak periods. Provides additional parking close to southernmost section of Main Street for use during peak periods. Provides convenient parking close to Main Street for use during peak weekday daytime periods. Provides parking close to southern sections of Main Street. Captures parking within CUSP area and retains into future following redevelopment of CCL property. Parking located closer to Main Street Significant permanent additional supply on periphery of CUSP plan achievable with limited modification to CUSP plan. Requires more extensive hard surfaced area for vehicular access. Potential conflicts with pedestrians albeit likely limited. Impacts on landscape potential. Significantly affects current soft landscape area adjacent to Holland Creek. Requires hard surface area for vehicular access. Potential interaction with pedestrians. Requires wider Timothy Street roadway. Parking may separate north and south CUSP areas. Impacts on plaza details and pedestrian interaction. Limited impact. Locates parking at entrance to park. Requires reconfiguration of Fairy Lake access. Potential loss of soft landscape area. Locates parking at entrance to park. CUSP plan gain = 28 spaces; P3 existing lot loss of 28 spaces. No overall net gain. Limited increase in parking without modification of P3 lot. Parking areas adjacent to Holland Creek. Significant impact on CUSP concept plan. Minor impact. K + 6 spaces Increase in supply Minor impact. X X X X Recommended Options Parking Supply Increase (weekday daytime) CUSP Plan Total Parking (weekday daytime) Note: Supply changes relate to CUSP Plan shown at November 17, 2009 Public Meeting (±92 spaces) +92 spaces 181 spaces TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 43

48 5.2 Proposed CUSP Plan Recommended Options A total of 7 of the 11 parking supply options identified within CUSP plan area are recommended as part of this assessment to increase the available parking supply. The options selected are all considered to be compatible with the basic vision of the CUSP plan and optimize parking provisions within the CUSP lands without losing the overall character of the Plan. The options selected distribute parking throughout the plan and include a variety of methods to increase parking supply in the CUSP Plan. These include spaces provided on a permanent basis and others targeted towards being provided on a temporal basis and being available only during peak weekday daytime periods within the downtown. - Potential CUSP Plan Supply The total spaces included, with the recommended options is approximately ±184 spaces, compared to that proposed within the November 17 th, 2009 plan of ±92 spaces, which reflects a potential increase of 92 spaces Options to be Adopted The CUSP Task Force, at its December 21, 2009 meeting directed the inclusion of 6 of the 7 recommended options. The exception being Option E on-street parking on Timothy Street. These options were presented to Town Council on January 11, 2010 and ultimately adopted. Adopted options include Options A, B, C, G, J & K. The total amount of parking provided in the CUSP Plan with these proposed options is 173 spaces (all off-street) which is an increase of 81 spaces compared to the November 17 th, 2009 CUSP Plan presented to the public. This reflects a net loss in supply, compared to the existing supplies in the CUSP lands of 28 off-street spaces and 14 on-street spaces (total of 42 spaces). TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 44

49 Figure 6 CUSP Plan Adopted Options TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 45

50 5.3 CUSP Plan Parking Changes The CUSP plan area includes two of the existing off-street parking facilities (P1 and P2) as well as on-street parking along Doug Duncan Drive. Existing Parking Supply CUSP Area There are +/- 201 off-street public parking spaces located in parking lots P1 and P2 within the CUSP area. There are also +/- 14 on-street parking spaces located on Doug Duncan Drive. The total amount of existing public parking in the CUSP lands that will be affected by the implementation of the proposed CUSP plan is +/- 215 public parking spaces. BEFORE CUSP: Off-Street P1 = 173 spaces P2 = 28 spaces Total = 201 spaces On-Street Doug Duncan = 14 spaces Total = 215 spaces Proposed Parking Supply CUSP Plan A total of 173 public off-street parking spaces are provided within the proposed CUSP plan. This reflects a net reduction in supply of +/- 28 off-street spaces and +/- 14 on-street spaces. The total supply change due to implementation of the proposed CUSP plan is, thus, +/- 42 parking spaces. Proposed Supply vs Existing Demands The peak existing demand observed within the P1 and P2 parking lots and on Doug Duncan Drive is+/- 150 vehicles. These demands include +/- 20 police vehicles parking in the P1 lot that will permanently be relocated outside of the downtown following development of the CUSP plan. Net demands within the P1 and P2 lots and on Doug Duncan Drive that are expected to be sustained following implementation of the CUSP plan are +/- 130 vehicles. The proposed CUSP plan parking supply (173 spaces) would accommodate all of the existing (non-police) vehicles currently parking within the CUSP lands with a surplus of spaces available. In the order of 43 spaces over peak demands would be available providing a supply buffer of +/- 30%. No existing parkers would be required to be displaced to other parking facilities across the downtown with the proposed CUSP plan. WITH RECOMMENDED CUSP PLAN: Supply removed: = 201 off-street spaces = 14 on-street spaces = 215 spaces Replacement parking: = 173 off-street spaces Net supply change: = - 28 off-street spaces = - 14 on-street spaces = - 42 spaces Peak Demands = 130 vehicles Surplus = 43 spaces TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 46

51 Figure 7 Proposed CUSP Plan TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 47

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53 downtown parking future considerations CUSP parking supply potential area supply options potential management option 6 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 49

54 6. Downtown Parking Future Considerations A list of candidate options have been considered as potential solutions, that could be implemented separately or in combination, to address parking supply needs of Downtown Newmarket. These options have been separated into physical supply options and management solutions. Options fall into the following categories which have been adopted for the purposes of the evaluation and comparison of the alternatives: Do nothing Additional supply options in the downtown. Adoption of parking management strategies. The Downtown parking supply options, if pursued and subject to consideration and adoption by the various Town Task Force initiatives and Council, provide for an increase in the area supply and logically include a related cost, feasibility and implementation context. Parking supply options include on and off-street public parking solutions and range from small quick win solutions to larger and more substantial changes to the downtown area facilities. Management options that could be pursued by the Town consider operational measures and controls to manage parking use through implementation of time and day restrictions, permit parking systems or increased enforcement of existing parking regulations without the cost of new infrastructure. Options recommended as part of this study will be subject to consideration and adoption by appropriate Town Task Force groupings (CCL and Downtown Newmarket Parking Review Task Forces) and Town Council. They will also be subject to ongoing refinement and review over time as particular initiatives are brought forward and as parking needs and priorities within the downtown evolve. An ongoing monitoring programme is recommended to be initiated to inform parking related decision making over time and particularly at key decision periods. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 50

55 6.1 Area Supply Options & Evaluation A total of 8 parking supply options have been developed that could be pursued to potentially provide additional parking across the downtown. Downtown area options have been assigned a number reference (i.e. Option 1 to 8) and are identified in the key plan opposite. Options range from a greater level of use of the area onstreet system to larger scale expansions of existing area parking facilities. The potential number of spaces provided over and above the existing supply provided today across the downtown has been assessed. The net supply increase provided by each of the options ranges between 0 spaces (no change) and up to approximately 110 spaces. Over 200 spaces could be provided with implementation of a composite of these potential options if necessary in the future. These options can be implemented in combination and over time as part of an overall parking strategy for the downtown that provides and maintains an appropriate level of parking to support the Main Street and surrounding area uses. Not all of these options will be required to meet the target supply requirements for the immediate, medium term and long term given the parking supply provisions adopted for the CUSP plan area. Priorities do need, however, to be established as to which options should be pursued in preference to others as opportunities become available considering the distribution of parking across the downtown and parking needs. The feasibility of each of these options has been assessed with specific regard to the likely timing of the need for the option if recommended. Options have been categorized as being recommended for implementation in conjunction with the immediate development of the CUSP plan or in the medium or long term. It is intended that the parking supply options provide a framework guiding Town decision making with respect to parking deployment and supply. All options are subject to consideration and adoption by various Town Task Force initiatives and Council prior to implementation. The need for the implementation of measures recommended for the medium and long term should be confirmed through a monitoring programme that should be undertaken on an ongoing basis following implementation of the CUSP plan and through the Town s Task Force and other Town processes. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 51

56 Downtown Parking Supply Options Parking Infrastructure Changes Baseline Do Nothing (CUSP plan only) + 0 Option 1 Option 2 Reconfiguration of Parking on CCL Lands (P3) Supply = up to 240 spaces on P3 Structured Parking on CCL Lands (P3) Supply = up to 200 on P3 assumed Assumed that southern parking row incorporated into CUSP lands as per modified Option H Up to + 61 P3 Up to + 51 CUSP net total = +112 Up to +20 P3 no more than -9 on CUSP Total: up to +11 Option 3 Market Square Parking Expansion + 20 Option 4 Secure Agreement Permitting use of Church Parking Lots Up to 75 Option 5 Addition of On-Street Parking on Water Street Minimal Option 6 Modification of Parking Restrictions on Church Street ± 35 to 40 Option 7 Additional Parking on other Streets (Botsford, Timothy, Park..etc) Up to 10 spaces Option 8 Parking agreements with other properties / purchase Unknown Sub-Total Up to +268 Parking Management Options Baseline Do Nothing net 0 Option i) Employee / Long-Term User Designated Off-Street Parking Lot Permits net 0 Option ii) Enforcement of Main Street & short term parking maximums net 0 Option iii) Paid Parking (Pay & Display, Permit Parking) net 0 Option iv) Improved Wayfinding and Information net 0 Note 1. The Town of Newmarket Official Plan indicates on-street bicycle lanes on Main Street and Millard Avenue. In the order of 45 and 13 on-street parking spaces may be lost in each case, respectively (58 spaces total), if these bicycle lane facilities are pursued. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 52

57 Figure 8: Downtown Area Supply Options Key Map TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 53

58 6.1.1 Option Description A number of options were considered to potentially increase the public parking provisions available across the downtown. These options are being considered for implementation, if recommended and approved by Town Council, on a phased implementation basis with some identified for immediate construction in conjunction with the development of the CUSP plan while other options will be targeted for implementation as the downtown area evolves in a medium and longer term as part of a overall long term parking strategy for the downtown. A baseline do nothing scenario was also included reflecting maintaining the existing area parking supply levels across the downtown. Do Nothing No new additional parking Option 1 Realignment of Parking in P3 CCL Lands Reconfiguration and expansion of the surface parking facilities (P3 lot) in CCL lands north of the CUSP Plan. Parking increase: up to ±61 spaces in P3 up to ±51 spaces in CUSP (net) up to ±112 total spaces Option 2 Underground / Structured Parking on CCL Lands Replacement P3 Facility up to 200 spaces Development of a structured above or below grade parking facility for public parking incorporated into the redevelopment plans for the CCL property. Garage will form the largest, sustainable parking facility serving the downtown in the event that the CCL property is released by the Town for redevelopment. Parking increase: up to +20 spaces in P3 no more than -9 spaces in CUSP (assumed modified Option H to retain southern row of P3 parking) up to +11 spaces net TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 54

59 Option 3 Market Square Parking Lot Expansion Market Square, located in the centre of P5 lot, will be opened up to public parking in conjunction with the redevelopment of the Old Town Hall. Parking increase: ±20 spaces Option 4 Secure Agreement to Use Church Parking (Weekdays) The Town would, under this option, pursue securing the use of the existing off-street Church parking lots during the weekday peak daytime periods of activity. Use would, logically, be assigned and controlled through use of a permit parking system whereby only eligible parking activity may occur. Parking increase: up to ±75 spaces Option 5 Addition of On-Street Parking on Water Street Option considers the potential to add on-street parking on Water Street during off-peak hours to provide a supply source close to the southern portions of Main Street. Parking increase: ±0 spaces (not feasible) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 55

60 Option 6 Modification of Parking Restrictions on Church Street The majority of Church Street between Park Avenue and D Arcy Street is currently only available for parking on Sundays. A potential relaxation of these restrictions to also permit on-street parking during the weekdays would increase the available area parking supply. Parking could be targeted at short-term or long-term parking. Parking increase: ±35-40 spaces. Option 7 Additional Parking Local Streets (i.e. Park Street) Parking restrictions on area east-west streets could be relaxed to permit parking on one or both sides during, at least, the weekday daytime periods. In some cases where a two-way section of street is too narrow to permit parking, a change to a one-way street may provide an opportunity for additional parking (i.e. Park Street). Parking increase: ±10 spaces Option 8 Secure Properties for Parking (Sale / Agreement) The Town may be able to purchase or enter into agreements to enable the construction of additional parking facilities across the downtown if parking supplies that could otherwise be provided are, or become, severely constrained. No properties are identified at this time. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 56

61 6.1.2 Option Evaluation Area Parking Option Supply Benefits Likely Cost Feasibility and Implementation Option Taken Forward Base 0 No change None No changes X 1 2 Up to +112 [+61 P3 +51 CUSP] Up to +11 [up to +20 on P3 no more than -9 on CUSP] Expansion of parking supply in an area already used for parking and Town owned. Provides parking close to central section of Main Street. Provides consolidated parking facility close to central section of Main Street. Structured parking provides long-term solution to downtown parking needs. Provides parking close to southern section of Main Street. Moderate Very High Low May form part of CCL redevelopment lands limited use period. Cost issues relate to relocation of hydro utilities. Will form part of CCL land redevelopment. Issues relate to cost of underground / structured parking and Town contribution. Land requirements and redevelopment potential limitations. Replaces parking spaces lost in P4 due to Old Town Hall Expansion. Utilizes an area within an existing parking lot. Medium Term Long Term Immediate 4 Up to 75 Provides parking in relative proximity of Main Street and particularly close to the southern sections of Main Street. Utilizes available private facilities to meet parking during peak periods (i.e. weekdays). Low capital Ongoing operational cost Opportunities exist to locate permit parking for employees / businesses; Appropriate agreements required with churches. Possible impacts on church parking during weekday daytime programming. Medium Term 5 Minimal Provides parking close to south section of Main Street ; Minimal Not feasible due to signal proximity and road width. X 6 ±35 to 40 Provides parking in relative proximity of Main Street; (less than 250 metre walk). Utilizes available Town infrastructure to meet parking during peak periods (i.e. weekdays). Minimal Opportunities to designate for short term or long term parking. Possible on-street permit parking could manage use if required. Possible impacts on residential area. X 7 Minimal Provides on-street parking close to Main Street. Potentially Moderate Opportunity exists if Park Street can be converted to a one-way operation and parking located on one side, similar to Timothy Street or Botsford Avenue. Significant change to area traffic patterns and property and resident / owner consensus required. Opportunities on other streets are limited. X 8 unknown Potential to secures an easily identifiable specific lot for short-term / longterm users. Note: Supply change compared to existing supply levels High Need to potentially purchase properties. Likely limited size of any potential parking lot that could be provided. Issues related to limiting redevelopment of properties. X TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 57

62 6.2 Management Options A number of soft parking management options are available to control parking use and distribution throughout the downtown to optimize the efficiency of the parking that is provided. These management options have been provided with a reference digit (i to v). While these options do not add a physical increase in the area parking supply they can ensure the proper allocation of parking to specific target user groups (i.e. short term retail customers on Main Street). Options extend from introduction of permit parking systems to increased enforcement of existing (or modified) maximum stay limits Option Description Do Nothing No change in parking business as usual. Option i Employee / Long-Term User Designated Parking Lot Use of permit parking and maximum stay limits to direct long term parking activity to lots / facilities that are located slightly further from the Main Street core to ensure the most convenient parking is available for short term parking activity. Option ii Enforcement of Main Street & Short Term Parking Maximums Greater levels of enforcement of short-term parking maximum restrictions and those currently in place on Main Street to limit long term parker use of prime Main Street and proximate spaces. Option iii Paid Parking (Pay & Display, Permit Parking) Introduction of paid parking through, likely, a pay and display system to generate revenue for parking enforcement, parking operation and potential streetscape / urban design improvements to Main Street. Option iv Improved Wayfinding and Information Introduction of improved wayfinding and signage information to assist visitors who are unfamiliar with the area in finding available parking. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 58

63 Figure 9: Potential Management Options Parking Enforcement Timed Restrictions Paid Parking Improved Wayfinding / Signage Option Evaluation Management Strategies Option Supply Benefits Feasibility and Implementation Option Taken Forward Do Nothing No change. N/A X i) ii) iii) iv) net 0 Consolidation of parking areas for employee / long-term parking. Reduces visitor search needs. Encourages use of spaces in longer-term parking lots. Controls errant long term parking in prime short term areas. Generates revenue for Town which may offset parking lot construction costs and / or ongoing operations. Can be used as a source of funding for urban design / streetscape improvements in the area. Provides key information to limit inconvenience to visitors. Optimizes use of available facilities. Note: Supply change relates to CUSP Plan shown at November 17, 2009 Public Meeting Enforcement required. User acceptance required. Appropriate parking maximum to be determined (if not existing). Enforcement required. Requires investment in Pay & Display machines. Appropriate payment tariff levels to be established. User and Main Street business owners, residents and retailer acceptance required. Consistency with signage, design and location to be discussed in consultation with BIA, Town Staff and other affected stakeholders; Funding and ongoing maintenance costs to be determined. Medium Term Immediate Long-Term Medium Term TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 59

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65 an implementation plan immediate: CUSP implementation medium term implementation (3 5 years) long term implementation (5+ years) 7 TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 61

66 7. An Implementation Plan 7.1 Immediate - CUSP Implementation The CUSP Plan presented at the November 17 th, 2009 Public Information Meeting included a parking supply of ±92 spaces. A total of 6 parking supply options are proposed for adoption within the CUSP plan area. We further understand that the Town is planning to move forward in the immediate timeframe with the modification to Market Square to provide an additional ±20 spaces at that location. It is also recommended that enforcement of the existing parking regulations be enhanced. The options that will be implemented within the immediate time-frame in conjunction with development of the CUSP plan include: Options A, B, C, E, G, J and K within the CUSP area; Option 3 across the downtown; and Option ii (enforcement of short-term parking regulations) The overall downtown public parking supply (on and off-street) incorporating the recommended supply options will be in the order of 574 spaces compared to 609 spaces today. Immediate Plan Supply Off-Street Public Lot Supply Lot ID Existing Immediate P P2 28 P P P P6A 5 5 P P7 8 8 Total: Net Change = - 21 spaces On-Street Parking Supply Existing Immediate Area streets Total: Net Change = - 14 spaces Combined Parking Supply Existing Immediate Total: Net Change = - 35 spaces The number of off-street parking spaces is modestly below existing supply levels at ±488 spaces (a decrease of ±21 spaces). The number of on-street spaces is also modestly reduced below existing supply levels at ±86 spaces (a decrease of 14 spaces). The proposed supply incorporating the adopted parking options meets the parking supply target for the immediate time-frame of 535 parking spaces (with an oversupply of approximately ±40 spaces) and provides more than the 450 spaces identified as being ideally provided within off-street parking facilities. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 62

67 Figure 10 Immediate Plan CUSP Implementation TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 63

68 7.1.1 Parking Supply vs Parking Demands The peak parking demand currently observed across downtown Newmarket is approximately 465 occupied spaces (380 off-street and 85 on-street). This excludes the police vehicles that currently park in P1 and that will be relocated to another facility following CUSP implementation. The proposed supply following construction of the CUSP plan will be ±488 spaces in off-street parking facilities and ±86 spaces onstreet across the downtown. Total public parking provisions is in the order of ±574 spaces. The proposed supply meets and exceeds the parking supply target developed for the immediate time horizon (515 to 535 spaces) based upon providing for existing demands plus provision of an appropriate buffer of parking. The proposed parking supply is, in fact, ±30% more than the anticipated peak parking demand levels and generally retains existing parking levels across the downtown. Parking Supply and Demand Comparison Immediate Time Horizon Demand Supply Target Proposed Supply % supply cushion Off-Street Approx. ±30% On-Street Approx. 0% Total to ±25% TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 64

69 7.1.2 Distribution of Parking The proposed distribution of available parking across the downtown and relative proximity to Main Street businesses and retail uses following the development of the CUSP plan with the implementation of the recommended parking options has been assessed focussing upon three basic segments of the Main Street corridor to ascertain the level of supply that will be available to support uses within each section. The three sections are: Main Street, between Water and Timothy Main Street, between Timothy to Park Main Street, between Park to Millard. The number of on and off-street public parking spaces provided within 150 metres and 200 metres of the mid-point of each of these sections has been determined for comparison to existing conditions. For the sections of Main Street north of Timothy Street, the number of on and off-street public parking spaces provided within 150 metres of Main Street is comparable or greater than the existing supply. This is not the case for the southernmost section of Main Street south of Timothy Street where the off-street parking supply available within 150 metres will be reduced in the order of 105 spaces. The on-street supply is decreased by approximately 10 spaces. However, the off-street parking supply available within 200 metres will be reduced by only 20 spaces less than the existing supply with the addition of parking supply within the CUSP lands north of Timothy Street and construction of the Market Square parking. CUSP Implementation Parking Supply Distribution within 150 metres and 200 metres Segment Main Street (between Water & Timothy) Main Street (between Timothy to Park) Main Street (between Park to Millard) Notes 1. xx - proposed (xx) - existing - change 2. Rounded to nearest 5 (five) vehicles Parking Spaces Within 2 2½ min (150 metres) Parking Spaces within 2¾ - 3 min (200 metres) Off-Street On-Street Off-Street On-Street 125 (230) 25 (35) 310 (330) 50 (65) (335) 55 (70) 480 (510) 80 (95) (280) 45 (40) 375 (300) 65 (70) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 65

70 7.2 Medium Term Implementation The medium term implementation plan refers to the time following completion of the CUSP plan where Main Street activity levels and employment grows. The medium term parking plan includes the implementation of the series of recommendations options included in the adopted CUSP plan. It also incorporates an additional parking supply option external to the CUSP plan area as well as 2 parking management strategies. The additional options that should be considered in the medium term include: Option 1 across the downtown; and Options i and iv (permit parking and wayfinding) Implementation of these options would potentially increase the overall downtown public parking supply (on and off-street) to in the order of 728 spaces compared to 609 spaces today. The number of off-street parking spaces is potentially increased above the existing supply to ±642 spaces (567 spaces withouth churches) principally through expansion of the P3 surface lot and, if pursued, agreements with the area churches to utilize their parking facilities during peak times (an increase of up to 133 spaces) if all are pursued (an increase of up to 58 spaces without churches). The on-street parking supply remains as is for the immediate time-frame. Medium Term Plan Supply Off-Street Public Supply Lot ID Existing P1 173 P2 28 Medium Term 219 P3 207 up to 240 P P P6A 5 5 P P7 8 8 Sub-Total 509 up to 567 Area Churches - Up to 75 Total: 509 up to 642 (567 without churches) Net Increase = +133 spaces (+58 spaces without churches) On-Street Parking Comparison Medium Existing Term Area: Total: Net Increase = - 14 spaces Combined Total: Medium Existing Term Total: (653 without churches) +119 spaces TOTAL: (+44 spaces without churches) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 66

71 Figure 11 Medium Term Implementation Plan Note: Adoption of any options outlined in the above implementation plan are subject to consideration and approval by various Town of Newmarket Task Force processes and Town of Newmarket Council. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 67

72 7.2.1 Parking Supply vs Parking Demands The peak parking demand anticipated for the medium term, based upon a modest increase in employment and visitation / customer activity is approximately 535 spaces. The potential parking supply that could be provided across the downtown in the medium term with completion of all of the identified options to their maximum extent will be ±642 off-street spaces in parking lots and ±86 spaces on-street. The total supply is ±728 spaces (up to 653 spaces without churches). The proposed supply meets and exceeds the parking supply target developed for the medium term time horizon (590 to 615 spaces) including a buffer of parking above anticipated demands. A supply cushion of ±35% (20% without churches) is provided above anticipated demands in the medium term considering implementation of each of the identified options. Parking Supply and Demand Comparison Medium Term Demand Supply Target Proposed Supply % supply cushion Off-Street - Up to On-Street Total to 615 Up to 728 (Up to 653 without churches) +35% If all options pursued (+20% without churches) The level of oversupply possible through these options combined suggests that depending upon the outcome of Town discussions with the churches and how many spaces are made available, that only a proportion of P3 lot expansion would be pursued. This should be assessed by the Town as part of the ongoing monitoring program. In the order of 640 spaces are contemplated in off-street facilities which exceed the desired target of approximately 530 spaces being provided within off-street parking facilities. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 68

73 7.2.2 Distribution of Parking The proposed distribution of available parking across the downtown and relative proximity to Main Street businesses and retail uses in the medium term with the proposed implementation plan is assessed in a similar manner to the immediate time horizon. The three sections of Main Street considered distinctly are: Main Street, between Water and Timothy Main Street, between Timothy to Park Main Street, between Park to Millard. The number of on and off-street public parking spaces provided within the same 150 metres and 200 metres of the mid-point of each of these sections considered for the immediate time-frame has been determined for comparison to existing conditions. For the sections of Main Street north of Timothy Street, the number of on and off-street public parking spaces provided within 150 metres of Main Street is greater than the existing supply. The reduction in supply available within 150 metres of the southern section of Main Street compared to today is moderated through the proposed use of the Church parking to supplement weekday daytime supply (a reduction of 65 spaces compared to 105 spaces previously). The on-street supply, similar to the immediate timeframe, is decreased by 10 spaces. It is notable that the off-street parking supply available within 200 metres is substantially more than existing supply levels. Medium Term Parking Supply Distribution within 150 metres and 200 metres Segment Main Street (between Water & Timothy) Main Street (between Timothy to Park) Main Street (between Park to Millard) Notes 1. xx - proposed (xx) - existing - change 2. Rounded to nearest 5 (five vehicle) 3. Assumes church parking is provided. Parking Spaces Within 2 2½ min (150 metres) Parking Spaces within 2¾ - 3 min (200 metres) Off-Street On-Street Off-Street On-Street 165 (230) 25 (35) 410 (330) 55 (65) (335) 55 (70) 595 (510) 75 (95) (280) 45 (40) 455 (300) 65 (70) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 69

74 7.3 Long-Term Plan The long term implementation plan considers the evolution of the downtown over the long term considering the implications of large scale redevelopment of the CCL property north of the CUSP lands and related changes in supply as well as the continued growth and success of Main Street. The long term parking plan builds upon the medium term plan and notably incorporates the construction of a structured public parking facility maintaining up to 200 parking spaces on the P3 / CCL property. It also considers introduction of paid parking as a revenue source for the Town to assist in offsetting capital and operational costs of providing parking for area use and for, possibly, re-investment in the downtown area. The additional options considered in the long term plan include: Modified Option H (to retain the southern row of parking in the P3 lot); Option 2 (in place of Option 1); and Option iii (paid parking) Implementation of these options would lead to a modest reduction in the overall downtown public parking supply compared to the medium term plan due to the cost of structured parking and impacts on the development potential of the CCL property. The overall downtown public parking supply (on and off-street) outlined in the long term plan is 660 spaces compared to 609 spaces today. Long Term Plan Supply Off-Street Public Lots Lot ID Existing Long Term P P2 28 P3 207 up to 200 P P P6A 5 5 P P7 8 8 Sub-Total 509 up to 499 Area Churches - 75 Total: 509 up to 574 (499 without churches) Net Increase = up to +65 spaces (-10 without churches) On-Street Parking Comparison Long Existing Term Area: Total: Net Increase = -14 spaces Combined Total Long Existing Term Total: (585 without churches) TOTAL NET: +51 spaces (-24 without churches) Note: Potential loss of 57 on-street spaces with addition of bike lanes. On-street supply = 28 spaces with bike lanes in place. The off-street parking supply realized in the long term plan is up to ±574 spaces based upon a provision of up to 200 spaces on the CCL property, but clearly this supply depends upon the number of spaces provided in the CCL property parking structure. The on-street parking supply remains as for the medium term plan at ±86 parking spaces. The Town has also outlined within the Official Plan, the potential expansion of on-street bicycle routes. Main Street, Millard Avenue and part of Church Street are included in this plan. The addition of on-street bicycle lanes could result, in the long term, of a potential loss of 58 on-street spaces. The onstreet supply would, thus, be reduced to in the order of 28 spaces, with bicycle lanes in place. This potential loss needs to be considered as decision making evolves over time. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 70

75 Figure 12: Long Term Implementation Plan Note: Adoption of any options outlined in the above implementation plan are subject to consideration and approval by various Town of Newmarket Task Force processes and Town of Newmarket Council. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 71

76 7.3.1 Parking Supply vs Parking Demands The peak parking demand anticipated for the long term are maintained at the medium term levels based upon policy provisions to limit automobile use and related changes in travel behaviour. Demands are anticipated to be in the order of 535 spaces. The potential parking supply that could be provided across the downtown in the long term with completion of the identified options may be up to ±574 off-street spaces in parking lots and ±86 spaces on-street. The total supply with is ±660 spaces (up to 585 spaces without church parking). The proposed supply meets and exceeds the parking supply target developed for the long term time horizon (590 to 615 spaces) including a buffer of parking above anticipated demands. A supply cushion of ±25% (10% without church parking) is provided above anticipated demands in the long term considering implementation of the identified options assuming that the Church parking facilities remain available and a total of 200 public spaces are provided on the CCL property. This supply buffer is decreased compared to that possible with the medium term plan, recognizing the reduction in the parking supply on the CCL property. There is potential, given the over-supply potential outlined in the long term plan, to either eliminate the reliance placed upon the Church parking facilities or to reduce the size of any parking structure on the CCL property. Clearly these two aspects are linked with providing more parking within Town controlled facilities rather than relying upon private agreements to provide for core demands. The distribution of parking provided is also a decision relevant consideration in that the Church parking is well located relative to the south end of Main Street. Parking Supply and Demand Comparison Long Term Plan Demand Supply Target Proposed Supply % supply cushion Off-Street - Up to On-Street Total to 615 Up to 660 (Up to 585 without church parking) +25% (+10% without church parking) TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 72

77 7.3.2 Distribution of Parking The proposed distribution of available parking across the downtown and relative proximity to Main Street businesses and retail uses in the long term with the proposed implementation plan is assessed in a similar manner to the immediate and medium time horizons. The three sections of Main Street considered distinctly are: Main Street, between Water and Timothy Main Street, between Timothy to Park Main Street, between Park to Millard. The number of on and off-street public parking spaces provided within the same 150 metres and 200 metres of the mid-point of each of these sections considered for the immediate time-frame has been determined for comparison to existing conditions. The relative distribution of parking within 150 metres of Main Street is similar to the medium term condition with increased supplies compared to existing levels provided for the Main Street sections north of Timothy Street and a reduction in proximity to the southern section (65 space reduction). The overall amount of parking provided within 150 metres of the north of Timothy Street sections is reduced modestly compared to the medium term. It is notable that, for the medium term, the off-street parking supply available within 200 metres is increased in all segments compared to existing supply levels. Long Term Parking Supply Distribution within 150 metres and 200 metres Segment Parking Spaces Within 2 2½ min Parking Spaces within 2¾ - 3 min (150 metres) (200 metres) Off-Street On-Street Off-Street Off-Street Main Street (between Water & Timothy) 165 (230) (35) (330) (45) 0 Main Street (between Timothy to Park) 410 (335) (70) (510) (95) -10 Main Street (between Park to Millard) 320 (280) (40) (300) (70) -5 Notes 1. xx - proposed (xx) - existing - change 2. Rounded to the nearest 5 (five) vehicles 3. Assumes church parking is provided. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 73

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81 8. CUSP Plan Design Inputs Design details and standards are being developed in conjunction with the CUSP landscape master plan design team. Details and guidelines are being developed for the following: Barrier-free parking provisions and deployment. Location and form of pedestrian crossings over Water Street and Timothy Street. Design configuration of intersections within the CUSP plan area including the Doug Duncan Drive STOP controlled intersections with Water Street and Timothy Street. Development of appropriate parking regulations and maximum duration of stay restrictions for parking within the CUSP plan and allocation to short and / or long term parking uses. Pick-up / drop-off facilities related to the community centre. Details related to the arrangement of overflow parking areas within the CUSP plan area and site access needs for the Buckley building east of Holland Creek. Further information in this regard is incorporated in the CUSP development plan. TOWN OF NEWMARKET: PARKING DIRECTIONS 77