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Staff outlines downtown parking overhaul, seeks business and community input
Summary
City transportation staff previewed a revised downtown parking program, new garage-monitoring systems and a public outreach schedule aimed at improving turnover, accommodating shift workers and supporting future housing goals.
City transportation staff gave the Planning & Transportation Commission a verbal briefing on March 26 about a forthcoming downtown parking program update, new garage occupancy monitoring equipment and outreach plans for business and visitor input.
The briefing
Nate Baird, transportation planning manager in the city’s Office of Transportation, told the commission staff plan to bring a formal parking‑program update to PTC in April. He summarized key issues staff will address: the current 2‑ and 3‑hour time limits in parts of downtown, confusing color‑zoned permit areas, limited options for people who need partial‑day or shift‑work…
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