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Troutdale planning commission reviews downtown parking-management plan, raises lunchtime, enforcement and funding concerns
Summary
City staff presented a draft downtown Troutdale parking management plan focused on better using existing spaces, improved wayfinding, and a Sandy River shuttle pilot; commissioners pressed staff on lunchtime peak shortages, enforcement capacity, and how new parking would be funded. No formal action on the plan was taken; staff will return with final documents for counsel review.
City staff presented a draft downtown parking management plan to the Troutdale Planning Commission on Jan. 14, outlining near-, mid- and long-term strategies intended to optimize existing supply and manage future growth while preserving downtown character.
Marley, the staff presenter, told commissioners the plan “shifts us away from a reactive to a proactive approach with the parking management” and described a technical appendix with occupancy and turnover data from Thursday and Saturday peak-day surveys conducted in July. Staff reported approximately 276 on-street spaces and roughly 395 off-street spaces in the study area and summarized findings that certain public lots (North Parking Lot, Mayor Square) reached 85–100% capacity on peak days.
The plan groups possible actions by function. Near-term measures identified include improved wayfinding and signage, a ‘how to park’ outreach program, short-term…
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