The Diffusion of Parking Reform in the US: How and Why Now?

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My conversation with PRN President Tony Jordan last December was pivotal in addressing my master’s thesis research question: How do the factors observed in individual municipalities support and/or explain observed patterns of widespread reform adoption?

My study, which combines quantitative data and interviews with city officials and advocates, reveals the diverse motivations and challenges behind these reforms.

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White House Elevates Parking Reform: Insights from Two Decades of Presidential Economic Reports

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The Economic Report of the President, released annually by the Council of Economic Advisors, offers a telling glimpse into the policy priorities at the highest levels of American government. Earlier this year in March, the 2024 report was published. It featured a chapter with policy recommendations for governments at all levels on how to make

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A Little Something for Everyone

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The Aftermath of Parking Reform in Anchorage The day after a city repeals its mandatory parking minimums, it’s still the exact same city. Not a single parking space need be added or removed as a direct consequence of that simple policy change. For that reason, It’s vitally important for parking reformers to go back and

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Colorado’s Groundbreaking Parking Reform: The Details

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They did it! In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, statewide parking reform snuck across the finish line in Colorado. HB 1304, which eliminates many residential parking mandates in the Centennial State, passed on May 6th as part of a groundbreaking slate of land-use reform laws aimed at curbing Colorado’s housing shortage and supporting transit-oriented development.

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Our New Parking Reform Legislation Map

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Explore our interactive map that tracks the status of parking reform legislation across all 50 states. This new tool is designed to provide a valuable reference for policymakers, advocates, and anyone interested in promoting smarter parking policies.

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