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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21- Downtown MtgBozeman Parking Engagement Downtown/PBZ Districts March 8, 2021 Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 2 Agenda Welcome –Dani (10 minutes) •Introductions •Meeting Background and Purpose Meeting Feedback –Alisa (10 minutes) Proposed Solutions –Rick (15 minutes) Engagement (45 minutes) •Breakout Sessions •Report Out •Next Steps Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 4 Background •Met on January 28th and February 3rd •Discussed values, guiding principles and PBZ and Downtown basics •Breakout sessions •Feedback from community was provided and a summary provided Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 5 Purpose •Recognize that PBZ and Downtown opportunities and challenges are integrated •Make sure we heard you •Review proposed solutions for both areas •Get your feedback Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 6 Meeting Approach Today •Present what we heard •Provide recommended solutions •Breakout sessions to discuss solutions •Report out to the entire group Next Steps •Present information to Parking and City Commission •Staff starts to implement based on Parking Commission direction Meeting Feedback Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 8 Community Priorities Invest in Values –City investment in alternative transportation modes is not evident Data –obtain data for transparent and objective decisions Prioritize Residential Parking –some streets in B-3 zone with residential uses are over-utilized by downtown employees Prioritize On-Street Customer Parking –concern for access to businesses and adequate parking Manage Employee Parking –concern that employees are parking in customer spaces Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 9 Parking Management Priorities Manage On-Street Supply More Efficiently Maximize use of public parking in right-of-way without building new parking. Manage Off-Street Public Supply More Efficiently Manage Bridger Parking Garage and public lots for highest and best public use. Ultimate long-term intent to ensure customer visitor parking. Downtown Proposed Solutions Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 11 Immediate/Short-Term 6-12 months Demonstrate an Investment in Values City-wide -Integrate parking management into broader transportation planning to improve access via all modes to downtown. •Communicate existing investment in alternative modes (transit, bike/ped projects in CIP, major road projects) •Demonstrate commitment to the City’s values of alternative modes and sustainability by budgeting for alternative modes of transportation. Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 12 Immediate/Short-Term 6-12 months Collect data Parking Services -Commit to key performance metrics and a collection methodology. Commit to scheduled routine collection that is transparent with public to refresh and compare with baseline to ground decisions. Outcomes: •Clearly convey parking demand situation •Evaluate code parking minimum requirements based on data and the adopted 2019 Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan. Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 13 Immediate/Short-Term 6-12 months Manage Employee Parking Communication/Education –Parking Services + business community -Through a partnership with the downtown association and business champions, educate business owners and employees regarding the importance of customer parking and provide alternative parking options through shared use of private lots and garage permits. Identify Employee Parking Opportunities –Parking Services + business community -Clearly identify employee access opportunities that include parking and alternative modes. Recognize that they need to drive due to affordable housing issues that won’t let them live nearby and walk or bike (parking equity). Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 14 Medium-Term 12 months –3 years Prioritize On-Street Parking for Visitors and Customers Parking Commission -When following conditions exist, then paid on-street parking will be considered: •Employer and employee education and outreach is not sufficient to open up on-street parking for visitors and customers •Occupancy data determines that parking demand is in excess of threshold (e.g. over 85% of parking supply is occupied) •Parking turn-over data determines that turnover is frequent enough to accommodate for the cost of implementing paid on-street parking system Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 15 Medium-Term 18 months –3 years Protect Residential Parking in Neighborhoods Parking Commission + residents -If residents support it, and supply occupancy data warrants it, the Parking Commission may propose the creation of a PBZ. •Determine a minimum block area to protect resident access to on-street parking Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 16 Medium-Term 18 months –3 years Bridger Garage Parking Services + business community -Continue to manage to highest and best use of our existing structured parking supply based on data. Communicate and educate in order to: •Create understanding on current garage utilization •Maximize the utilization of the garage 24/7 •Convey that the ultimate long-term intent to ensure customer & visitor parking Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 17 Medium-Term 18 months –3 years Explore Funding Options for Future Visitor Supply Staff - Based on data, determine the need to build or invest in new visitor supply. •If determined necessary, a new 330 stall garage would cost $18M Define a strategic package of funding options (e.g. TIF, land donation, facility operating revenues, paid on-street fees, Special Improvement District). Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 18 Questions? Did we hear you correctly? Do these solutions address your concerns? Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 19 Your turn! Facilitators will moderate and keep an eye on time. Will report back for the group Identify a note taker –type notes in a word document or directly in an email to dhess@bozeman.net We ask for your courtesy and respect to ensure everyone who wants to has an opportunity to speak Breakout Sessions & Report Out Discuss Proposed Solutions (30 minutes) Report Back (15 minutes) Bozeman Parking Engagement Downtown 21 Next Steps •March 11th –Solutions presented to Parking Commission •April –City Commission update •Integrate proposed solutions into Parking Commission work plan o Staff implements as directed by Parking Commission