Carytown “Long List” Review January 15, 2019 (6:00 PM)

2810 Community Space

Agenda 1. Review Findings, Feedback and Preliminary Recommendations (30 minutes)

a. High-level, aimed at orienting new participants b. Present guiding principles c. Introduce concepts and relative pro’s and con’s

2. Open Forum Q&A (10 minutes) a. Intended to clarify ambiguity or answer questions regarding what principles are being addressed b. NOT intended to be a debate or exploration forum c. Questions should be limited to principles and concepts presented

3. Topic Exploration and Discussion (50 minutes) a. Topic areas are set up around the perimeter of the room b. Staffers are subject-matter experts focused on the particular topic c. Also opportunities to complete surveys, post comments, etc.

• 171 Acres • 28 City Blocks • 1,364 On-Street Spaces (37%) • 2,308 Off-Street Spaces (63%) • 3,672 Total Spaces

Study Area

On-Street Parking Supply • 1,364 Total Spaces

(37% of Total Supply)

• 1,172 Spaces of Effective Supply

• No metered parking spaces • Time-restricted spaces only make

up 22% of total supply • Restricted spaces exist primarily

around commercial uses • No parking allowed on parts of S.

Auburn Ave. and S. Sheppard St. despite sufficient width

Private/Private Lots,

2,103 Spaces,91%

Public/Private Lots,

38 Spaces,2%

Public/Public Lots,

167 Spaces,7%Off-Street Parking Supply

• 2,308 Total Spaces (63% of Total Supply)

• 2,096 Spaces of Effective Supply

• No paid parking lots • Private/Private lots are common

especially near commercial uses • Publicly owned parking spaces

make up 9% of total supply • Customer parking makes up 57%

of off-street supply • Residents are only allocated 12%,

employees only 8%

Weekday Parking Utilization • Occupancy Observations: Thursday, May 3 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Utilization of Parking by Block (Thursday, 5/3 Mid-Day Peak)

ON-STREET Occupied Spaces % OccupiedWeekday 11AM-2PM 831 71%Weekday 5PM-7PM 980 84%

Count Utilization Count UtilizationCustomers 1,185 834 70% 719 61%Employees 159 121 76% 121 76%Mixed-Use 368 240 65% 140 38%Residential 260 140 54% 130 50%

Public 124 37 30% 46 37%Total 2,096 1,372 65% 1,156 55%

Evening (5PM-7PM)Effective Supply

Sub TypeMid-Day (11AM-2PM)

OFF-STREET

Weekend Parking Utilization • Occupancy Observations: Saturday, May 5 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Utilization of Parking by Block (Saturday, 5/5 Mid-Day Peak)

ON-STREET Occupied Spaces % OccupiedWeekend 11AM-2PM 855 73%Weekend 5PM-7PM 911 78%

Count Utilization Count UtilizationCustomers 1,185 829 70% 680 57%Employees 159 119 75% 92 58%Mixed-Use 368 235 64% 167 45%Residential 260 177 68% 174 67%

Public 124 37 30% 46 37%Total 2,096 1,397 67% 1,159 55%

Sub TypeEffective Supply

Mid-Day 11AM-2PM Evening 5PM-7PMOFF-STREET

Emerging Developments

• Carytown Exchange: • Providing 518 spaces • Peak demand = 480

spaces

• The Parkwood: • Providing 27 spaces • Peak demand = 48

spaces (at 2 AM)

General Findings (What We Saw) 1. Off-street public and private parking is underutilized. 2. The locations of the off-street public parking, as well as poor signage directing people

to the facilities, depress utilization 3. Illegal parking too close to intersections and curb cuts creates dangerous “sightline”

issues. 4. There are a limited number of ADA spaces (23) on-street. 5. Unrestricted on-street parking spaces are the primary source of parking for employees

of area businesses.

Most Common Concerns (What We Heard) 1. If Residential Permit Parking is implemented, there is concern that area employees will

have nowhere to park. 2. Merchants are of the opinion that strict enforcement of time limits and other

regulations, or implementation of paid parking, may depress customer turnout. 3. A lack of short-term parking areas for delivery vehicles and rideshare pickup/drop-off

on Cary Street creates significant traffic backups. 4. Any parking revenue that is generated in Carytown should be used in Carytown. 5. Other modes of transportation should be considered when determining how best to get

people to and through Carytown. 6. A lack of enforcement creates dangerous traffic conditions at intersections. 7. Access to the public parking garages and circulation in the area is negatively impacted

by the prevalence of one-way streets.

‘Long List’ Strategic Initiatives 1. Standardize marking of “Parking” and “No Parking” areas 2. Install pedestrian amenities to promote walking 3. Evaluate potential delivery & TNC pickup/drop-off areas 4. Evaluate time limit assignments 5. Identify ADA spaces for commercial blocks 6. Promote shared parking agreements between parties to create “public” parking 7. Create an on-street parking permit program for residents and employees 8. Create a parking benefit district 9. Revise code to include ‘in lieu’ payment option 10. Set-up a paid parking pilot for on-street parking

INITIATIVE PROS CONS

Reduces unsafe practices Significant cost

Makes the area more welcoming to outside visitors May displace some existing parkers

Regulations are already in place Will still require enforcement

Will make it easier to cross major roadways Cost and time intensive to implement

Potential traffic calming effects Could reduce parking/traffic capacity

Reduce traffic backups from double parking Reduced number of spaces available for public parking

Could reduce customer/visitor parking demand Will require enforcement if implemented

Limit these activities to certain blocks Could create conflict between businesses for use of delivery areas

Proper time limits can improve turnover and boost activity Merchants may be opposed to shorter time limits

Can be adjusted to reflect current conditions May create initial confusion with long-time residents/visitors

Opportunity to get community agreement before enacting Will still require enforcement

Improves accessibility Could reduce curbside capacity

Expands the supply of ADA spaces May not be needed on every block

Makes the most use out of existing assets Would require amendment to local code

Creates resources, pedestrian traffic May require significant physical improvements

Low or no cost way to expand capacity Still requires a third-party to broker

Could help mitigate operating costs Does require participation from both parties

Creates a mechanism for employee & resident parking Will require enforcement if implemented

Relatively low cost Could increase traffic through neighborhoods

Provides a mechanism for paying for local improvements Not all revenues can automatically go into the district

Ensures funds stay in the neighborhood Dependent on mechanisms to collect funds

Creates funds for parking/traffic improvements Places onus on City to build more parking assets

Allows for waivers without putting onus on the public Would require additional zoning revisions

Allows developers to maximize footprint Can be a barrier to development

Will increase turnover Can create a barrier to patronage

Provides incentive to use off-street parking Would require enforcement if implemented

Creates a revenue stream to fund other options Would require identification of off-street options

Creates incentive for alternative transportation Cost and time intensive to implement

Institute "Fee for Use" Pilot for on-street parking

Standardize marking of parking and no parking areas on-street

Evaluate time limit assignments

Create a parking benefit district

Promote shared parking agreements between parties to create 'public' parking

Introducing 'in lieu' payment option to Zoning Ordinance

Install pedestrian amenities to promote walking (e.g. bumpouts, Belgian bumps, etc.)

Adopt on-street ADA policies for commercial districts

Create on-street Parking Permit Program

Evaluate potential delivery & TNC pickup/drop-off areas on or just off Cary Street

Exploration Stations 1. Emerging Developments & Design/Signage Standards: Alex

2. Shared Parking Agreements: Greg

3. Proposed ADA Administration Process and On-Street Parking Permit Programs: Andy

4. ‘In Lieu’ and other Zoning Amendments: Kalyani

5. Parking Benefit Districts/Paid Parking: Eric

6. Existing Supply/Demand Conditions & On-Street Regulations: Max