Project History

In 2022, the City hired consultant Kimley-Horn to develop a Downtown Parking Plan. The goals of the plan include managing parking in a way that supports local businesses, reducing congestion, updating pricing and enforcement programs, and efficiently managing existing parking facilities and loading zones.

The City conducted online surveys of parkers and business owners. More than 960 people participated. 

Parking Plan

The Downtown Parking Plan is available for public review. Recommendations include:

• Modernize and simplify policies and procedures.
• Invest to off-set displaced parking in the south end of Elm Street.
• Charge for parking in high-demand areas. Parking would transition to free on the fringes of downtown, in low-demand areas.
• Generate more turnover by charging for parking in high-demand areas and enforcing time limits.
• Expand parking enforcement hours to include Saturdays and evenings until 8 pm.
• Transition to new parking payment technology.
• Address maintenance backlog in parking decks.

Project Documents

• Benchmark Study Report
• Existing Conditions Report
• Industry Best Practices 
• Survey Results
• Stakeholders Meeting Recording - June 29, 2023
• Downtown Parking Plan

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