Village of Plainfield Downtown Parking Study Committee of the Whole Meeting October 24, 2016
Project Tasks Parking Inventory Parking Utilization Potential Parking Improvements
Study Area - Parking Inventory Spaces % of Total Public 587 58.2% On-Street 407 Off-Street 180 Private 371 36.8% Shared Use 51 5.0%
Study Area - Parking Inventory Regulation Period Spaces Proportion of Total Unmarked/ No Time Limit 174 42.7% 3-Hour 9AM-6PM Mon-Sat 142 34.9% 4-Hour 9AM-6PM Mon-Sat 22 5.4% No Parking 8AM-4PM School Days 69 17.0%
Parking Utilization Rates Weekdays 10am
Parking Utilization Rates Weekdays 12pm
Parking Utilization Rates Weekdays 2pm
Parking Utilization Rates Weekdays 4pm
Parking Utilization Rates Weekdays 6pm
Parking Utilization Rates Weekdays 8pm
Parking Utilization Rates Friday 10am
Parking Utilization Rates Friday 12pm
Parking Utilization Rates Friday 2pm
Parking Utilization Rates Friday 4pm
Parking Utilization Rates Friday 6pm
Parking Utilization Rates Friday 8pm
Parking Utilization Rates Saturday 10am
Parking Utilization Rates Saturday 12pm
Parking Utilization Rates Saturday 2pm
Parking Utilization Rates Saturday 4pm
Parking Utilization Rates Saturday 6pm
Parking Utilization Rates Saturday 8pm
Parking Utilization Rates Cruise Nights Event
Key Findings and Observed Patterns Parking near Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street is highly desired
Key Findings and Observed Patterns Parking near Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street is highly desired The peak demand for the overall study area was observed to be on Friday evening. Utilization rate = 54% The Plainfield Public Library parking lot and on-street parking south of Ottawa Street is underutilized, even when areas of high demand near Lockport Street are at or exceeding capacity Vehicles park outside designated stalls in areas of high demand No type of parking for the overall study area exceeds 70% utilization
Key Findings and Observed Patterns Parking near Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street is highly desired Plainfield Public Library Friday 6PM The peak demand for the overall study area was observed to be on Friday evening. Utilization rate = 54% The Plainfield Public Library parking lot and on-street parking south of Ottawa Street is underutilized, even when areas of high demand near Lockport Street are at or exceeding capacity Vehicles park outside designated stalls in areas of high demand No type of parking for the overall study area exceeds 70% utilization Friday 8PM
Key Findings and Observed Patterns Parking near Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street is highly desired The peak demand for the overall study area was observed to be on Friday evening. Utilization rate = 54% The Plainfield Public Library parking lot and on-street parking south of Ottawa Street is underutilized, even when areas of high demand near Lockport Street are at or exceeding capacity Vehicles park outside designated stalls in areas of high demand No type of parking for the overall study area exceeds 70% utilization
Key Findings and Observed Patterns Parking near Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street is highly desired The peak demand for the overall study area was observed to be on Friday evening. Utilization rate = 54% Vehicles park outside designated stalls in areas of high demand No type of parking for the overall study area exceeds 70% utilization The Plainfield Public Library parking lot and on-street parking south of Ottawa Street is underutilized, even when areas of high demand near Lockport Street are at or exceeding capacity Study Area Public Public On-Street Public Off-Street Private Peak Average Peak Average Peak Average Peak Average Peak Average # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % # % Weekday 470 47% 377 37% 306 52% 233 40% 211 52% 165 41% 95 53% 67 37% 133 36% 118 32% Friday 540 54% 384 38% 353 60% 240 41% 275 68% 184 45% 81 45% 56 31% 151 41% 116 31% Saturday 484 48% 354 35% 320 55% 244 42% 251 62% 186 46% 75 42% 58 32% 121 33% 86 23%
Potential Parking Improvements Surface Parking Lots
Parking Lot Concepts Three locations were analyzed for incorporating additional off-street parking Lockport St/ Main St 1. Area currently occupied by private lots and open space from Lockport Street to Main Street Electric Park - West 2. Electric Park parking lot, west of the DuPage River 3. Electric Park parking lot, east of the DuPage River Electric Park - East
Parking Lot Concepts Lockport Street/Main Street Lot
Parking Lot Concepts Lockport Street/Main Street Lot Alternative A
Parking Lot Concepts Lockport Street/Main Street Lot Alternative B
Parking Lot Concepts Lockport Street/Main Street Lots Comparison Lockport St/Main St Parking Lots Lockport St/Main St Parking Lots Alternative A Lockport St/Main St Parking Lots Alternative B Proposed Pavement Area 6,360 Sq Yd 5,690 Sq Yd 5,720 Sq Yd # of Proposed Parking Spaces 106 94 100 Estimated Site Area 1.5+ Acre 1.3+ Acre 1.3+ Acre Private Garages Impacted 2 2 2 # of Parcels Impacted 9 8 8 Estimate of Construction Cost $1,133,000 $1,009,000 $990,000 $/Space $10,700 $10,800 $9,900
Parking Lot Concepts Electric Park Parking Lot West of DuPage River Electric Park Parking Lots West Proposed Pavement Area 3,310 Sq Yd Estimate of Construction Cost $330,000 # of Proposed Parking Spaces 56 $/Space $5,900
Parking Lot Concepts Electric Park Parking Lot East of DuPage River Electric Park Parking Lots East Proposed Pavement Area 1,480 Sq Yd Estimate of Construction Cost $157,000 # of Proposed Parking Spaces 21 $/Space $7,500
Potential Parking Improvements Parking Structure
Parking Structure - Location Des Plaines Street Public Parking Lot
Parking Structure - Types Two-Way Single Helix 44 parking spaces per floor 172 x 128 internal dimension Side-by-Side Helix 54 parking spaces per floor 174 x 142 internal dimension Parking structures constructed within the region over last 10 years cost between $19,000 - $30,000 per parking space.
Questions and Input