Saturday, October 5, 2013

30 Ideas in 30 Days: #22 Get the Parking Right

30 Ideas in 30 Days

Parking is one of those issues that every place faces, though few have developed a sensible strategy to manage.



Idea #22: Get the Parking Right

Despite cities going to great extents to provide ample free parking, this continues to be one of the most frequent issues and complaints that comes up. Jeff Speck in Walkable City suggests the need and importance to "Get the Parking Right." Finding an appropriate pricing structure that adequately reflects the cost of providing parking, and to make sure that pricing and surrounding land use are in balance. While this is a complex problem, temporary interventions provide the opportunity to educate the public and develop innovative practices.

Every parking space that is not allowed to regularly turn over costs store owners in the surrounding area $25,000 a year. Something as simple as having a 15 minute time limit for parking on a block, placing signs, and issuing fake "tickets" that educate the public on the importance of spaces turning over. Long-term parkers could also be identified and efforts made to direct them to alternative spaces to park. Short term interventions like this might educate the public and move towards getting parking in more balance.


MBA: The Right Price for Parking from Streetfilms on Vimeo.



Better Block Middlesborough was held from October 25-27, 2013, in Middlesborough, Kentucky. To help with planning for future events like this, please consider making a donation today!

 Managing the Event
Posted by at
Labels:

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)