CityofPaloAlto ParkingPresentation CaliforniaAvenueBusinessDistrict

July27,2011

CaliforniaAve.BusinessDistrictParkingStrategies Agenda Introductions BackgroundonCaliforniaAveParkingProgram ParkingModifications OnStreetModifications OffStreetModifications PendingImprovements ProposedParkingProgramModifications WayFinding PermitDistribution DayPermitMeters NextSteps

CaliforniaAveParkingProgram
Parking Facilities 2 Parking Structures (340 Spaces) 7 Surface Lots (605 Spaces) Only Lot 8 has Designed Permit Parking Spaces (36 Spaces) Parking Permit Program Quarterly and Annual Purchase Plans $43/Quarter $123/Year 699 Current Permits Issued Current Waiting List for Permit; 281 As of July 12, 2011

2011 Tasks Parking Inventory Parking Turnover Study Off-Street Parking Strategy On-Street Parking Strategy Parking Management Policy Project Outreach Business Meeting Community Outreach - (Optional)

City of Palo Alto California Parking Impact Study Project Timeline

April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Study Boundary Area: Stanford North, Page Mill - South, Park East, El Camino Real West.

ParkingProgram IssuesandConcerns Publicconcernsregardingparking Notenoughcustomerparking EmployeesParkingonSurfaceStreets TopFloorsofGaragesAppearEmpty CityResponse:ParkingTurnoverStudy EvaluationofOn andOffStreetUsebyTOD StudyBoundaryofStanfordAve,OregonExp,El CaminoReal,andParkAve. IncludingGarageUsebyPermitvs.Hourly

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Times of Day Analyzed: 12:00AM 2:00AM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 2:00 PM 7:00PM 9:00PM Sat., 12:00PM 2:00PM

Legend:
0% 49%ParkingOccupancy 49% 84%ParkingOccupancy 85% 100%ParkingOccupancy

Times of Day Analyzed: 12:00AM 2:00AM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 2:00 PM 7:00PM 9:00PM Sat., 12:00PM 2:00PM

Legend:
0% 49%ParkingOccupancy 49% 84%ParkingOccupancy 85% 100%ParkingOccupancy

Times of Day Analyzed: 12:00AM 2:00AM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 2:00 PM 7:00PM 9:00PM Sat., 12:00PM 2:00PM

Legend:
0% 49%ParkingOccupancy 49% 84%ParkingOccupancy 85% 100%ParkingOccupancy

Times of Day Analyzed: 12:00AM 2:00AM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 2:00 PM 7:00PM 9:00PM Sat., 12:00PM 2:00PM

Legend:
0% 49%ParkingOccupancy 49% 84%ParkingOccupancy 85% 100%ParkingOccupancy

Times of Day Analyzed: 12:00AM 2:00AM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 2:00 PM 7:00PM 9:00PM Sat., 12:00PM 2:00PM

Legend:
0% 49%ParkingOccupancy 49% 84%ParkingOccupancy 85% 100%ParkingOccupancy

California Avenue Business District

Public Parking Lots

Assessment District Boundary

ParkingProgramProposals PermitDistributionSoftware
Database Management
Replace existing database with one that provides more flexibility and implementation options Prepare Request for Proposal for new Parking Management Database software

Permit Distribution Software Benefits

Allow for monthly, quarterly and annual permit purchase Allow for on-line application and on-line renewal purchase Provide permit options to complement tier pricing

Current&ProposedParkingProgramElements
Marketing Materials:
Way-Finding Enhancements Updated City Webpage

Current&ProposedParkingProgramElements
Marketing Materials:
Way-Finding Enhancements New City Webpage

Proposed Permit Distribution Changes

Tier Pricing Current Permit Price: $43/Quarter No Change Proposal: $172/Year from $123/Year Permit Distribution Process Permit Requester Verification One Permit per person Permit Holder Verification upon Renewal

ProposedParkingLotManagement Garages
CambridgeEastGarage(NearMollyStones): PermitsLevel2(93Spaces) HourlyLevel1(90Spaces) CambridgeWestGarage(NearElCamino): PermitsLevel2(79Spaces) HourlyLevel1(78Spaces)

ProposedParkingLotManagement SurfaceLots
Hourly Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 4 Lot 6 Lot 7 Lot 8 Lot 9 55 102 79 60 28 27 27 34 53 68 60 Permits

DayPermits PurchasingImprovement
Current: Daypermitscanonlybepurchasedat CityHall Recommendation; InstallaPayandDisplayparking meterinastrategiclocationwithin theCaliforniaBusinessDistrict EstimatedCost: Pay&DisplayParkingMeter $10,000to$15,000 Design&Construction $5,000to $10,000

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