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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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Strategies for Responding to Parking Reform Anxiety

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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.

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Parking minimums raise costs for housing and the environment

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Colorado cities are inundated with parking, and parking lots are often unnecessary. Parking reform can lead to more housing affordability.

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Meet Beaverton, Oregon’s City Councilor, Kevin Teater

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It wasn’t until I arrived in Beaverton that someone asked me, “Have you met the Parking Reform Network?” Right then, I realized that there was finally an organized voice to all the frustration (and hope!) that I was feeling.

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