HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Downtown Parking Program Update AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 10/22/2018
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Courtney Griesel, CMO Staff Phone No: 541-736-7132
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Provide Financially
Responsible and Innovative
Government Services ITEM TITLE: DOWNTOWN PARKING PROGRAM UPDATE
ACTION REQUESTED:
Provide comment and feedback on staff presented overview of the Downtown Springfield Parking Program.
ISSUE STATEMENT:
Beginning in July of 2015, the City of Springfield reinitiated parking enforcement and
management in Downtown after nearly 10 years of no regular enforcement. Park
Downtown program activities include management of long-term permitting, special event parking, on and off-street enforcement, residential programs and key messaging through
signage and brochures. Over the last three years, staff have worked to manage a flexible and responsible program maintaining the community defined mission; to create a positive Downtown experience for all visitors and businesses by providing convenient, responsive,
and fair parking solutions. Feedback received from this work session and community input will guide the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for continued enforcement.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Park Downtown Springfield Program Flyer
2. Program Income/Expense Summary
3. Open House Feedback Image
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Park Downtown program is key to providing support and amenities to Downtown businesses, residents, employees and visitors. As identified in the 2010 adopted Downtown
Vision Plan, the availability and management of publically owned on and off-street parking infrastructure has a direct value to businesses and residents who require access to those spaces. Maintaining a healthy turnover of parking spaces during peak demand hours
allows visitors and patrons to access Downtown businesses with ease.
Park Downtown program amenities in Springfield include;
Free On-Street Parking; 2 & 3 Hour (650 spaces)
Free Off-Street Parking; 3 Hour on Weekdays and Unrestricted on Weekends (80
spaces)
Monthly and Quarterly Permits; On and Off Street Areas (130 off-street spaces
and 335 on-street)
Residential Permits
Special Event Permits and Construction Permits
Ability to Contest Tickets in an Administrative Setting Opposed to Court Setting
The initial first year of the Park Downtown program implementation focused on education
and orientation for downtown visitors, businesses and residents with an intentional ‘soft hand’ approach to enforcement. The subsequent last two years have moved the program
into full enforcement while maintaining a tone of both leniency and also consistency,
focusing on positive program amenities. The program currently carries an annual contracted enforcement cost of $94,164 with Republic Parking Northwest and includes 25
hours per week of dedicated enforcement and 24 hours per week of consistent open office
hours. Program revenue (permits/violations) in FY18 totaled $88,259, up from $82,448 in FY17. Additionally, a community Open House was held on August 16th, and attended by
an estimated 34 citizens. Common themes of received feedback included desired investment in additional parking, increased signage, and addition of hourly pay options. This feedback and other program activities will be discussed. Feedback will be used to
further improve the program and prepare for the upcoming enforcement contract RFP.
220 Fifth Street, Suite 110
541.736.7121
www.rpnw.com
Operated by Republic Parking Northwest
Free Time Limited 2-Hour and
3-Hour On-Street Parking
Enforced all days 8:00am to 5:00pm except City
observed holidays.
Free Unrestricted All Day Off-Street
Weekend Parking!
All City operated off-street parking areas signed as
permit only Monday to Friday are free to the public
and without time limits on Saturdays and Sundays.
One Block Face Per Day
A person may only move their vehicle one block
face per day. A block face is defined as one side of
the street between two intersections.
Monthly/Quarterly Permits and
Residential Permits are offered and available in
many areas of Downtown including some on-street
areas.
Parking Enforcement, Permit Sales &
Citation Payment
Republic Parking Northwest (RPNW) operates the
City of Springfield’s Downtown Parking Program.
Please contact RPNW with any questions about
parking in Downtown or for permit purchases and
citation payment:
220 Fifth Street, Suite 110
541.736.7121
www.rpnw.com
Special Event Parking Passes may be available
for your event. Please email questions or requests
specific to Special Event Passes to
springfieldadmin@rpnw.com
Some Pay by Space Hourly Parking
Some non-City managed parking lots are available
for hourly pay by space parking. These lots are
operated by other firms like Diamond Parking.
Don’t Be Confused by signage in non-city operat-
ed lots as it may appear similar to City signage but
with different rules and regulations.
Parking in Downtown Springfield CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OR
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
2018
(RPNW) operates the City of Springfield’s Downtown
Parking Program. Please contact RPNW with any
questions about parking in Downtown.
220 Fifth Street, Suite 110
541.736.7121
www.rpnw.com
The City of Springfield Downtown Parking
Program strives to create a positive
Downtown experience for all visitors and
businesses by providing convenient,
responsive, and fair parking solutions.
Welcome to
Downtown Springfield!
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 2
Library Lot 57
Free 3-Hour Parking Lot
Main Street Lot 53
Free 3-Hour Parking Lot
Lot51 City Hall North - Permit Only Lot53 Main Street - Free 3HR & Permit Lot54 7th Street Pocket - Permit Only Lot56 Pioneer East - Permit Only *ZONE A ON-STREET (pink) - 2-Hour Free
Lot52 City Hall South - Permit Only Lot 57 Library Lot - Free 3HR Lot55 Justice - Permit Only Residential in Zones - Permits Available *ZONE B ON-STREET (green) - 3-Hour Free
*Zone B Permits Only Eligible in On-Street Areas Posted as 3-Hour Parking. Zone A & B Areas Shown on Map are General Reference Only and Subject to Change. Please Consult Republic Parking Northwest for Details. Parkers
All parking questions, please contact:
(541)-736-7121 or www.rpnw.com
220 Fifth Street, Suite 110
Springfield, OR 97477
Free All Day Weekend Off Street Parking
in These Locations!
Lot51, Lot52, Lot 53, Lot54, Lot 55, Lot 56, Lot 57
Attachment 1, Page 2 of 2
City of Springfield Downtown Parking Program Income and Cost
FY15 through FY18
The Downtown Springfield Parking Program was imple-
mented in May of 2015.
Program revenue includes revenues from monthly on
and off-street permit parking, residential permit park-
ing, special event and contractor permit parking and
violation citations.
Permit costs range from $10 to $30 monthly and stand-
ard citation costs are $16 each.
*From May through June, activities consisted solely of
less than one quarter permit parking administration
and parking enforcement with only warnings issued.
** Fiscal year 2016 saw nearly six months of warnings
only, included estimated totals for the month of June.
***In the Revenues by Activity chart, FY16 totals in-
clude two months of permit revenue from May and
June of 2015.
Springfield YTD FY14/15* FY15/16** FY16/17 FY17/18
Permit Parking $ 3,090 $ 48,207 $ 46,883 $ 51,515
Violation and late fee $ - $ 21,058 $ 35,565 $ 36,744
Total Program Revenue $ 3,090 $ 69,264 $ 82,448 $ 88,259
Management/Contract Fee $ 10,018 $ 94,164 $ 94,164 $ 94,164
Total Program Net Revenue $ (6,928) $ (24,900) $ (11,716) $ (5,905)
9/17/2018
***
Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1
PARK DOWNTOWN PROGRAM PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
August 16th 2018, 4PM to 7PM
Supported/Hosted by Dark & Stormy and Park Downtown Springfield
Feedback Summary:
On August 16th, Park Downtown Springfield staff hosted an Open House at Dark & Stormy in Downtown to provide opportunities to receive feedback and input on program elements. Staff
was present to answer questions and an estimated 35 attendees were engaged in a ‘drop in’ style feedback exercise to prompt thinking and sharing of opportunities and thoughts around
desired improvements. Many responses built off other input and responses. For this reason, the feedback is ‘summarized’ here with photos included to attempt to capture both the words
and feedback but also relationship to other input.
Three prompt statements and questions were provided and are captured in greater detail in the pages to follow;
The BEST experience I’ve had parking in any downtown was in ________________ because they_________________.
What would you like the Downtown Parking Program to add or adjust?
In 2023, imagine our parking staff and program is 10 times bolder! What would be happening to make our program better?
Attachment 3, Page 1 of 4
The BEST experience I’ve had parking in any downtown was in __________ because they
__________.
Bend – Angled Parking
Bend – Angled On-street parking!
Greenville, BC – Enough room for dogs to roam.
Green.
Springfield – no meters – nice people-
Springfield – parking is just fine thank you!
Springfield – Free + Easy
Springfield – Love the free parking &
convenience (locations)
Florence, Free Parking lot!
o Ditto
Eugene when they had Free Unlimited Parking
Ashland – have long term parking.
No where
Attachment 3, Page 2 of 4
What would you like the Downtown Parking Program to Add or Adjust?
Handicap parking on-street for workers must be all day
o Emphasized
o Emphasized
Option to include enforcement of business owned parking in city program
Eliminate Enforcement!
Keep Enforcement!
Ability to pay for 5+ hrs.
City hall (pool car) parking should be available on weekends
A public parking lot with signs ‘Free 3 hr’ like in Corvallis
Love lot 53 if you’re downtown and need an extra hour
Close by parking for local tenants!
Pay for parking on your pohone with an app.
Parking for Wildish Theater
Nonprofit discounts on permits PLEASE!
Parking Validation for customers in nearby lots
o Or on street over stays?
Parking for employees/workers downtown!
o Yes
o Multi-level parking structure
Parking Structure
Timed Unloading Spaces
If one block face per day is enforced – post it!
No Trucks on Main St.
Eliminate Back-In Parking
No Back-in parking
No Back-in Parking
o Agree
No pay parking on side streets – no limits on time
More bike racks and access
Repaint Street Parking Lines
Captured From Previous/Next Question Area:
Free is nice but just having a safe place where to park is even better even if you
have to pay
3 hr parking instead of 2 hr
Shuttle to parking lots outside core?
Don’t like 3 hour parking in front of residential on B Street
Attachment 3, Page 3 of 4
In 2023, imagine our parking staff & program is 10 times Bolder! What would be happening to
make our program better?
Parking Garage
o Check Mark
o Check Mark
o Check Mark
o Check Mark
o Check Mark
o Check Mark
o Check Mark
Garage
Parking Garage
Parking structure
not expensive
safe
Public Parking Behind Here (pointing to behind a drawing of a parking
garage)
Free streetcar – ala PDX in downtown Area
Alternative transportation cultivation (trolley)
o Check Mark
o Yes! Shut down a lane of traffic & replace w/ a trolley
Main St is Closed to Traffic w/no parking
Larger staff that could engage people parking & educate them to help them
avoid parking violations
Attachment 3, Page 4 of 4