Opponents of parking reform are often worried that removing parking mandates will lead to curbside congestion and inconvenience nearby residents and businesses. Fortunately, there are proven strategies to keep that from happening, and cities can get well ahead of the issue.
Using GPS breadcrumb data from smartphones, a recent study found that cruising for parking affects nearly 10% of city traffic during peak hours. This is great news, because with better information, we can advocate more successfully for parking reform in our communities.
It can be easy to feel gloomy and maybe a bit helpless from news of the coronavirus pandemic. While we continue practicing social distancing, donating to local food banks, etc., could we also set the stage for a healthier and more equitable city, with less parking? Here are some ideas that cities are adopting: Open …
Obviously, in the middle of this crisis, with lockdowns in place and ICU beds filling up, parking policy (like most things) isn’t important. We have much bigger fish to fry: maintaining a functioning health care system and supporting millions of people thrown off the payrolls are at the top of the list. But we will …
How to get the most out of your curb, for city planners. Based on a panel at an American Planning Association conference.
