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Home My Public Portal AboutParking Plan Presentation to Council EDP 8-27-19 TOWN OF WATERTOWN: PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN WATERTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN : FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS L, Wit • , f \ pi August 27th, 2019 AGENDA • Study Goals and Process • Existing Conditions & Findings • Public Outreach Findings • Final Recommendations • Q&A Q 3 i 41 - k°3 E i` f PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN GOALS • Create a baseline understanding of parking demand • Manage existing parking better for various users, including customers, employees, and Square visitors • Support businesses and institutions • Reduce parking demand where possible • Encourage facilities that support all transportation modes • Creatively develop solutions that can be implemented and managed cost effectively Parking Parking Public Draft Final Report InventoryUtilization Outreach Strategies & g� Presentation Fall 2018 Winter 2018/2019 Spring/Summer 2019 � t MI I �py� 11 .. a l y,� L t Ff � e"+ :� Off-Street Regulations Metered Parking,2-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr t ' Metered Parking,S-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr �• �''� Metered Parking,10-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr ' C4Ejj Pri I ParKinq_.) ••!. /.'/ Residential Parking j Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday / Permit Parking Only,No time limits Handicap Unregulated Parking Library Emergency Vehicles Only s 1 26 2 12 6 B �' 119\�` • • • `S r 32 .38 :� ` ! 12 , �34 67 Iju I�` 4 Z 9 ` •/ 1 2 63 1 2 ;J 11 In 60 o 2 61 ♦ 11 20 54 / 30 � ^ 3 6 /R / 1 � � 16 7 1 10 2 3 LSf /. 67 .� ``� ,• 16 � 6 12 �1�' �Zi 1 2 r�13 Watertown h o Savings Bane 40 $ ' B Imont On-Street Regulations �. ~�: 3 Sav gs Bank Metered Parking,2-hrtime limit,7am-6pm excluding Sundays&Holidays,$05� 2 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No day limits 14 1 Hour Parking 7am-7pm,Unmetered,No day limits • • 1 6 5 1� 10 �. 1 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No Time or Day Limits '• • • '� Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday "' -- � • - Permit Parking Only,No time limits _ N 30 mins Town Hall Parking,Unmetered,No day limits - • 2D mins Town Hall or Library Parking Only(Coin Meter) • • • _ Default(Un-signed) No Parking 0 125 250 500 Feet ParkingInventory: WatertownSquare Public parking consists of all metered, time limited, _ unregulated, handicap, and Total • • • • municipal parking On -Street Parking SpacesPUBLIC 277 total 39� Off-Street Parking Spaces 1 ..230 PRIVATE 61 �o total Private parking consists of all permit parking, and parking reserved for employees, residents, and patrons only Parking Utilization Findings: Watertown Square LFFICILN I LY - UNDERUTILIZED UTILIZED UTILIZED ' ■OCCUPIED VACANT ■ LESquare , 100% ,P ,w • • 90% 678 600 80% • • • • 70% 959 620 660 844 60% 50% 4 y ■J 40% 30% + 20% f 10% + + 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM t We 1*4b, i r 4 40� X �.011"INyy1l!`F' %+ Peak Week a r1 PM • • • TT ° Y \ ) ,� 0 125 250 500 Charles River •�.� ACC' Parking Utilization Findings: Watertown Square Public off-street parking: • Public parking spaces are Watertown Square Municipal Lot (Weekday) busy a I I week +OCCUPIED VACANT 100,° 76 — On-street spaces utilized at 60% 34 74 28 occupancy 80% 105 60% — Off-streets aces utilized < 50% 60% 172 p 50°,° occupancy 40% 30% • Private, off-street parking is 20% underutilized all week 0 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM Around 40% utilized all week Private off-street parking: (Weekday) ■OCCUPIED VACANT 100% 90% 80% 70'° 552 435 435 421 468 60% 644 50% 40% 30% 20% 10 i° 0% mmelmd 10 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM .Y• r y ,' r 4•- - - JCS ,i}` '"�. r J' ` 'Iy� ire i � r EXISTI _ IONS`* e 0 d y • • !a i` 5 �� 17 • `„� ii �,',` r•� � CVS 4 ' 13 13 j 21 I 1 r a y 30 7 If 1 a � 1DOff 5 t7 y 9 Street Regulations {'1~8�J 2 •a-• 1 Metered Parking,2-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.501hr �� • _ Metered Parking,10-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays 8 Holidays,$0.501hr 1f Private Parkin9l__41 — Residential Parking III ■- `( I c Permit Parking Only,No day limits �^ � - Armenian Handicap � Cultural _ Unregulated Parking • 4 10; ` '� — Association Under Construction •`�` • �'� e ' 1 6 On-Street Regulations 44 IF � `�� _ • l ,5 ` tit 10 Metered Parking,2-hr time limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr 1 Hour Parking,Unmetered.No day limits • �' •� _ •• .��` 1 3 5 • 1 Hour Parking,Aim-7pm,Unmetered,No day limits ,� • -..erg �5� �--� 30 Minute Parking,Unmetered,No doy limits 20 19 Private Parking • - u r Residential Parking Only 4F 88 — Loading Zone Handicap s 0 130 260 520 Feet — Unreguiaied,2-hour time limit from 7am-7pm(no meters or signogei Parking Inventory: Coolidge Square Public parking consists of all metered, time limited, Total Parking unregulated, handicap, and pacesmunicipal parking • On -Street Parking Spaces 641 PRIVATE PUBLIC Off-Street Parking 45�0 55� Spaces 641 • • Private parking consists of all permit parking, and parking reserved for employees, residents, and patrons only Parking Utilization Findings: Coolidge Square Peak Weekday (12PM) `0'�* .00CUPIED VACANT VOL, 00 80% 792 723 0% 6 724 794 920 k 1001 so% 40% ■4 z r 30% r App1O�rFR1�4 Cp a �' ` 20% 10% L 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM ' Ll44P��ROPE 1 Well j l ■ MouNT i� ,,� a; AUBURN BEREFT ! 1s1Ef RIFIELO AYfNUE � Mun C^ � GLiVEA,-�GAp ARTSAI[H SISEETd �AR7f{UR TERgQC a Nichols- `w a 35 s,* EFFICIENTLY UNDERUTILIZED UTILIZED UTILIZED h! ' ■ �■ 1 NIGNOLS AVENllE � N o� o�' 5"' 7 T �7, r ;° I 1 .� 0 62 5125 250 375 500 r � �'� 1�1 'p a� �c��4a � Feet Parking Utilization Findings: Coolidge Square On-street priced parking zone (Weekend) • Mt Auburn public on-street ■OCCUPIED i VACANT parking spaces are busy 100% 90% - Over 60-80% full 80% 4 70% • Private, off-street parking has 60% 50% availability all week and 40% 30% • , 1 1 never exceeds 40% full 20% 10% 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM Private off-street parking: (Weekend) ■OCCUPIED VACANT 10% 90% 80% 361 70% 360 60% 400 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% him 15 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM .Y• �•� .cif• r L•'h. X �'. �• �.• ~ l/. .:r �, 4 - y'JW r y ,' r 4•- - - JCS .J}` '"�. r J' ` 'Iy� oft ' H PUBLI low— I 14D I _S �JJ I Mr• � • .•it •.� I � � ,k ,� �+' , •/ r 3... •�' — +.ice -� � �!'� �mot. -_� - ��— �'_ — ^•�� _ � Public Outreach Process Public EngagementSurvey, • - • - 6th, 2018 • Give feedback on existing parking conditions Public Outreach Meeting, January 23rd & 24th 1 • • Map comments on parking issues and opportunities • Review parking inventory and utilization data • Give feedback on parking technology options Draft Strategiesn, May 7th, 2019 • Present draft parking management improvement strategies Public Outreach Key Findings How do you frequently travel to Watertown Parking Management Plan Survey Coolidge Square? Welcome to the Watertown Parking Management I drive alone in a personal car i i 73% The Town of Watertown would like to hear from you!Residents,visitors,war I walk 187, guests,everyone!Please fill out the Watertown Square and/or Coolidge Squa below to give us your feedback on parking in Watertown Square and Coolidg, Other(please specify) M 3;; The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to complete and the answers you r carpool and/or get dropped off ■ 27, be kept confidential. take the bus ■ 27, You will have the opportunity to take both surveys.Upon completion of your ride a bicycle 1 117. survey,you will have the option to choose to take the other survey or leave t I take a taxi or a rideshare (like... 07. Do you want to take the parking survey for Watertown Squar( 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Where do you park most frequently in Survey Watertown Square? Municipal lot behind CVS 64% - - - -THAT-ARE YOUR TOP l PARKING Library lot 20i; d • PRIORITIES + IN WATERTOWN SQUARE? On-Street spaces along Main Street 917. Other(please specify) M 4'7 Town Hall lot 1 17, ••. My employer's lot 1 17. . .. _ 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% • Everyone wants to park in the same parking areas closest to stores • Too many different/confusing regulations • Parking technology is outdated, creating frustration for users • Parking is underutilized during peak times — Overall parking system is only 50% full • Current pricing concentrates demand in key locations • More than half of parking spaces are privately owned and unavailable to the public, despite vacancy at peak times • Municipal lots are not well connected to storefronts • Watertown Square local business permit program provides cheap access to prime parking and sells out every quarter • Coolidge Square local business permit program is not well utilized y s A.• :+ss�. .ter.. 14 Wi4f ..A-' 4 ''tom - ♦ tt�� t •s S DR [ , 111' 1�1111�� -.. Ili�....�♦� Li"ltl. ..._ �' I j� IIn 1�i �4 1 I111 1 7 i Illllllllllii +/�I II+III '-./Illll ll,I + - �� . I k I,I�I�I�i�i�l�'�I�'�I�I�I�I�l�1�11�•J 511�1�111 �� \ � �.....�. - ' _ t 1 1 ' 1 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability 3. Consider Re-introducing Parking in Key Areas (off-peak) 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Branding & Wayfinding 5. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots 6. Improve Wayfinding and Signage 7. Work with Owners of Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities 8. Re-Direct Employee Parking Demand 9. Reduce Overall Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non-Vehicle Modes 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology • Existing technology is not user-friendly • Current meters only take coins • • Permit program is not linked with parking technology EXISTING METERS Most of the public stated in ■ the open house that this "�: system is outdated FR r , �b s 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology AUTOMATIC LICENSE • Install smart meters • • PLATE READER Still accept coins — Take credit/debit cards C] Cp'PARKBOSTOM I1PIRES • • Implement pay-by-phone $3 flow • Use License Plate Recognition (LPR) for enforcement 030 • " - NEW METERS ,r 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology fik • Increases payment options to make parking easier • Potentially increases meter payment compliance - 46% of all 2017 parking ticket violations were meter violations • Integration of smart meters and pay-by-phone data has the ability to give the Town real-time and historical utilization data • Using a Pay-by-Phone application will increase flexibility and efficiency • License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology allows permit holders to use license plates instead of dashboard placards 24 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Existing parking regulations are confusing • Current pricing does not spread parking demand • Time limits are not business or customer friendly • 63% of Watertown Square survey respondents would prefer to park once and walk or bike between destinations • There is a parking crunch in valuable convenient spaces Parking in Watertown UN°ER°TIL2E° UTILIZED UIILI7E11 Square congested on Mt _ ■■ ■ �■r Auburn Street and a ° b ° Watertown Square �! Municipal Lot 46 s WATERTOWN SQUARE -,_, r--111- PEAK WEEKDAY (12PM) `. ,.� 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Create tiered parking zones in Watertown Square Match demand and increase Zone 1 availability in key areas zone 16 Zone i Priced Parking Zones f' $0.501hour, 2,8,&10--hour limits 1 7 � \ i i I • �� A +I►'� i '', e /FREE On-Street Regulations �•� ;, ✓7 ___1 "tti -Pf Ole Fafk 1Q � F��l Olf-Street Regulations Public Pa 9 • c�ae,v.w oreei Handicap - -- Pr—W Parking EXISTING PRICED ZONES PROPOSED PRICED ZONES 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability AIL • Create tiered parking zones in Coolidge Existing Priced Square Zone 1 — +60% of survey respondents are willing to park further away to save money 0 - — Both Squares should provide the opportunity to Zone 3 park for less ` r\► I i � �`�,i 1 �,..,� �.. 1 1 1 \sue � Priced Parking Zone � ♦, Is r ��"�"��_ i� t $0.501hour,2-hour limit / ♦'♦ j ?' `♦, i n-Street Regulation ♦ rf 1 i 17 $$ Public Parking Handicap `•�� L • Pnvoie Parking `'�,�\ ` �, �'�'�y t�_,—• II-Street Regulations N Puhllc Perking _ 1� j ----------------- le, H.nd'i—p oezmzs xso ass sooee Pnvaie Parking - l__ o 125 zw 1. t EXISTING PRICED ZONES PROPOSED PRICED ZONES 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability On-Street Regulations Metered Parking,2-hr time limit,7am-6pm excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr • Remove time limits from priced 2 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No day limits 1 Hour Parking 7am-7pm,Unmetered,No day limits parking 1 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No Time or Day Limits Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday Use price to manage demand Permit Parking Only,No time limits 30 mins Town Hall Parking,Unmetered,No day limits • Re-categorize unregulated on- Unregulated,2-hour time limit from 7am-7pm(no meters or signage) street parking as "4-hour" time rvaraiK""' limit - Allow for longer visits to the Squares • On-Street Regulations • Metered Parking,2-hr time limit,7am-6pm excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr 2 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No day limits Off-Street Re ula 'o s Metered Parking,2-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/h - Metered Parking,8-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/h Metered Porkinq, 10-hr limit,7am-6pm,excludinq Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/ • Private Parking Residential Parking timp- M Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday N •Permit Parking Only,No time limits Handicap Unregulated Parking limit - Emergency Vehicles Only 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability WATERTOWN SQUARE MUNICIPAL LOT 2-HR TIME LIMIT (WEEKEND) • Proposed changes to priced streets ■OCCUPIED OVAL,,. 100% / 17 / 80%Add 59 meters 40% 20% 1 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM �- r f ,. ..V "% `, ,.'= ,fir, �qnb ti G 414 16 —EFFICIENILY • UNDERUTILIZED UTILIZED UTILIZED µ' Nwwp'� O`er e 19P !'%*1-1 1— j �r;..� ■ "d, yy i r 0 125 250 500 Weekend Peak Utilization - 11 AM 1y`'� �eEl 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability PUBLIC ON-STREET (WEEKEND) • Increase prices/begin pricing in ■OCCUPIED "core" parking zones that are 100% consistently fairly full 80% $' 149 142 60% • - Reduce parking pressure in prime 40% locations 20% ' ' 60 • Enhance enforcement in new 9AM „AM ,PM 3PM 5PM 7PM zones ' Zone Price All Metered Parking • (Current Price) $0.50/h ; > Zone 2 (Proposed Price) Zone 3 (Proposed Price) Free ---' cnanezewer 0 125 250 ADD Weekend Peak Utilization - 11 AM 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability ON-STREET PRICED PARKING • Increase prices/begin ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT pricing in "core" parking 100% 25 1 kill _ 80% 54 58 41 zones that are consistently 60% fairly full 40% -_ - 20% - Reduce parking pressure in w 0% ' I 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM prime locations • Enhance enforcement in new zones _ z °NEaR4E< Price yW.no a°no cQ / ` zone0 �\ 1 • All Me er�arkin - M°N,a°euA (Current Price) $0.50/hr I 1 - • _ • 0 ' 1 , I,_,__,_,_, • • • - • Price) -TONe 3 ...... (Proposed Price) Free _ M eekend Peak Utilizatl^'_n, AM 062025 255 375 500 r "-III Feet 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Establish a baseline parking availability target through tiered parking zones Monitor parking demand over time4V / 0 �o COOLIDGE SQUARE WATERTOWN SQUARE ON-STREET PRICED PARKING MUNICIPAL LOT 2-HR TIME (WEEKEND) LIMIT (WEEKEND) ■OCCUPIED ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT 100% 25 100% 7 ?7 1 • popular 80% 2A SA 9;R 41 80% 60% 60% places to park 40% 40% 1 ' 1 20% 20% . , 0% 111 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM 9AM11AMlPM 3PM 5PM 7PM 32 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Matching price to demand will create availability in key locations while incentivizing the use of underutilized, less convenient parking • Using price, not time limits, allows visitors to the Squares to stay as long as they want and are willing to pay • Increased meter revenue can be used for improvements such as new sidewalks and pedestrian lighting, ultimately making more remote parking feel closer • Improves ADA accessibility by maintaining availability in key locations • Setting a target and monitoring utilization allows the price to be adjusted as demand fluctuates with new development, travel patterns, pricing, etc. 33 3. Consider Re - introducing Parking in Key Areas (off- peak) dk • Customers are highly influenced by proximity to destination • Mt Auburn Street and Main Street lack on-street parking • Current on-street parking is busy in prime locations PUBLIC ON-STREET (WEEKEND) ■OCCUPIED VP 100% 92 • 90% 80% 87 70% 149 142 60% 50% - 40% i 30% 20% • 10% 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM 34 3. Consider Re - introducing Parking in Key Areas (off- peak) PUBLIC ON-STREET (WEEKEND) • Add parking to Mt Auburn Street and ■OCCUPIED VACANT Main Street 100% 72 Potential to add approximately 65 spaces 80% 71 92 87 149 142 60% • w a0 e 20% 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM d } All fir! \, 1 y o `rr Mt Auburn St businesses could � - `benefit from more on-street parking 4 U 125 250 00 Weekend Peak Utilization - II AM �' �= 3. Consider Re - introducing Parking in Key Areas (off- peak) Sk Increases convenient parking supply • Reduces parking crunch in existing popular parking spaces • Creates parking directly in front of existing stores • Parking adds protection for pedestrians and adds to the retail character of these streets • • Offsets the demand for parking in these spaces and puts customers directly in front of stores 36 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Branding & Wayfinding • Municipal lots are not easily visible — Almost 30% of respondents are not aware that Coolidge Square has public parking • • Directional signage is inconsistent • There are no official, standardized signs or other identifiers for each public lot ■OCCUPIED VACANT ■OCCUPIED VACANT y 100% , t00% 80% h6 67 73 105 80% 10 5 12 14 10 ` 60% 60% 40% • 40% 11 mmm ".- . . . 0% _ = 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM = 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM -® _ - . i Watertown Square Municipal Lot Wells Avenue Municipal Lot - (weekend utilization data) (weekend utilization data) 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Branding Establish official names • C*%• H municipalparking lots H Wells Avenue 0 • • • 0 @ &S4R -Library Lot C% Nichols Avenue with � \/(� 94s _■� rrr�t_ • r� L�t11 a A .^ PSG �aT4FMp,. � GS �T9 Q LF N� P� _� LANo 40A0 ! GM1, 25 �J dE`�t � : Pam, Wf«$gVENUE OVE '•'■ y S�¢Qe rr�` e �I MfRkisiEinR � Municipal Lotc LLBehind W �a; wgKrPJgJ� y� o , Watertown 0 ♦' �N�RTH BEq CpN SiREEi _r�. � � ■ Square r1` Municipal • yfNUf Lo • M �z NqN0 125 260 375 500 . - �// - E' �w r ■L WATERTOWN SQUARE COOLIDGE SQUARE 38 2 0 4. Strongly Identify • • Parking Lots by Branding Invest in standardized public �E � � . . • �, . . - TpY�CE H Lot names drk�ng 5p�ot Y O — Directions • • walking distances TNIg O G o Canakside a W _ o T R•y6ank yy �[ �. Gent•r NNW WW w �9�yy z Y ?ane ra.m 'P I(cy6ank � q " U yr Centcr u •n[mt- � � P O 2 t h {[ C Q 1 uper sign Cuisine II y,. -- hift Academy� rn f.W'tertown LO mment center *ar -1k .r rs Sarcas Spa ..t. Garage Greene: � ��r:to� a ,i r ene M Oyer Liquors I Entrance - Jr C ea, .. � �. � ,,, •� W r �1 n -. salon*5abrin �.,* 1 . P rkir yea! (�• rj °9 spot Y O -'� sr A Q1� FjjdM � n r [-Italian Deli• r"I•S SIGN NOME r 1 Interiors I & W .� t gAiK zon;Au k tea, _ - . ._ _ �� _ j STEPS Y♦ 'IAt. IpSunshine „ • a Not.Yo rageJoe' ; . Bank of America i Molana .. �. uburn ,rNFr F G rnrnent center Garage Entrance m Citizens Bank park�nq ealthv °9 spot �tr �q u a re f cl,. F y 7'N�R�AM1 L.. 5 `] W m s� 1► • �, w,_ - - Y „- y tF SIGH / &BA{KARUEk o ;.. S20 STEPS Whale of A Wash g& iF ! '� •. ells Ave Wells Aye Wells Ave WellsMIT r h Q i o Watertown Savi MBank r - • • • Eel 1• • • • • • • i • • • ..Y`' Stone Auto Body t center Government �.�...w.., �M r1'+ Tv M � ; � 19VY� n P rk'n95ahkY C �U��L Pot �kin9SpotY f y - SIGNIn FROM rR�"" -,,Don "Owl S20 STEPS His 51fiN�&a�R QonQ ale S Bar aid rill 5 Z p STEMS Se SBtlonal Foods - i LwBodega Iranlan Association Tat ou of Boston , Haireniic Ass o o c O Nichols Ave ichols Ave Nichols Ave Nichols Av MPchols Ave Nichols Ave 0 Nichn�s Ave 1 I I J LU mow- 15, HIAutoRepair 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Branding & Wayfinding • Establishing formal names acts as a wayfinding tool for parkers to find information on municipal parking • Enhancing the visibility of these lots will encourage long-term parkers to use them, leaving on-street parking for short-term visitors such as customers • Formal names allow for common identification and can be plugged into online wayfinding tools 43 5. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots • Municipal lots lack sidewalks and pedestrian paths • Municipal lots do not have bicycle parking or accommodations • Municipal lots are not well lit Pedestrian paths in Municipal Lots do not connect to commercial hubs • Wells Avenue Lot is difficult to access due to one-way streets i y rv :. , .... Watertown Square Municipal Lot Wells Avenue Municipal Lot 5. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots • Improve pedestrian paths, bicycle facilities, and lighting in Municipal Lots • Integrate the Community Path with the New sidewalk • Watertown Square Municipal Lot upgrades Pedestrian ply- AVA RAISED CROSSWALK A. A. •�� - PROPOSED 1 D' SHARED10 USE PATH r bra • I N G jl � 4P 45 tz:m � s - rR , r •, ' `�• / Old Burying t Place b j- �. am fir•—..�_..,I=�=� '�. � � ,�• �: �� •�fl f - .. f C S f BVT MT AUBURN 1 — ` � •'� c4% S,R«, � � Mt Auburn Grill �� - .��•-- �� ti- Ile Dunkin', J Citizens l3ank ;- �� • Till `> Coolidge Sc re.� N dw • ' r # Wells Ave Wells Ave Wells Ave " �1Ne115 Ave '�N, • • — • • • — • — • • • — — — • • • • 2H — • — • — • — — — — A a • • • r i11 - •Y r Old Burying Elevpro ' Place t. _ t * Mt Auburn Gril + _ *} Ar\. r 0 • (Dunkin' � \ ~ LJJ 'Citizens Bank Till 0 'oolidgfSquare =•' .� +� } `iLk f anti a 0 t r � .� H Whale J(oR Wash + .. Wel Is Ave Well, Ave Wells Ave ` Wells Ave S. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots Improve pedestrian paths, !... N bicycle facilities, • • • • in Municipal Lots x �. y.�4'•.5 y.} ' F O 0 w ponolhue's Bar and-Grill ' 19 �.�� s •Armenia ultu.ral - ' Sensational Foods L Assoc, n_ AGED La Bodega Iranian Association Tatin House , of Boston Tops Cleaners Hairenik Assa on I � y -- t f { ,. N Ave---Nichols Ave Nichols Ave Nichols Ave Nichols Ave 0 (Nichols Ave Nic4�ols Ave r y ' 1 1 _qr aq+. O t H Awl = Raised crosswalk New sidewalk ' ■ �a .. +r•ice_�^••i. - HI Auto Penair • • 5. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots A • Infrastructure improvements in municipal parking will make it more comfortable and easy for people to park in these lots, opening up parking spaces in current prime locations such as Mt Auburn Street in Coolidge Square for customers • Improving linkages for people walking to municipal lots helps walking distances feel shorter • Providing bicycle parking, particularly secure, long-term parking, helps to encourage people to ride their bikes to the squares instead of drive, thus freeing up parking • Two-way streets reduce circuitous driving and "circling," making it easier to reach a destination such as the Wells Avenue lot • Adding clear, distinct pedestrian paths/sidewalks in municipal lots improves safety, reduces conflicts, and directs pedestrians to the business district 49 6 . Improve Wayfinding and Signage • Drivers are unaware of less-used parking locations • There is no easy way to walk between lots and destinations • • Prime parking areas are overwhelming for drivers 55% of Coolidge Square drivers say they have left because they were unable to find parking • Wells Avenue Municipal Lot is difficult to access from Mt. Auburn Street • • 50 6 . Improve Wayfinding and Signage • Install standardized public parking signs that are directional and provideIN • estimated walking distances RPM FR and times S20 STEPS ram. d m - - r-` 1 51 i. i.. c •n 4w as., fiwfti !ni .�. rr ra.. nln..Y .Ir. frti vn 6 . Improve Wayfinding and Signage • Publish a user-friendly parking v � map on the Town website "" Delineate parking locations and ' � wig ,rr 7+rYks r regulations in a public-friendly roty� format Meth uen - _ Musa nr of � Hi5ldr lemq s Culdlouse = Face Live 5~ Painting Music � 5 4` 311 R Q �,✓ Y L FTM euIM� ll lfln}W1Y l ,♦i tf Lr`,5 �y f�r—�__` ■1Mfl} Balboa TwIsUe9 AFT • � goo lai.naon fiaicl �� hi.r Nick}ark Mlo4eRw}rA}nd C� ■frr pirking o0 hid* 6 4 f u! �--s ch OSGOGPSY 4 fl I t LJ °s ��y}�g { RY l y i 2.iArww • .rs.a.r.ar*vu: LS D Qo 41 ■ �r r .. .-� �t • • signsto directdrivers to C*%• underutilized lots and on-street spaces • signage willdirectpeople O to parking resources • • cutdown on trafficSquare Work with private landowners to Q F create standardized • • • t F� &L /4% ` " ram -:- �� v .r °• O �. r�� .♦ Jay S�F p+� '� ♦o �� _ Q _ s `_ I �- eeiCq�` ♦♦ �h�� G,�,r? e�' (�";��M�, III � ' .'.x •�� 4p 4WD ! O yo WReidsville \ I • P5 b ♦ Shop& 17i»e o o�� r O_ City Hall o �� ORTH 8EAC6N STREET N illla O p G TO7_Ce __- CALIFORNIA STREET y _ o, i Q pIERTOW �� hOh9 • , o NrUNI Feet ♦ Market Square Q • • le: Watertown Square 6 . Improve Wayfinding and Signage • Wayfinding signage encourages people to use parking that meets their needs, such as helping long-term parkers find remote lots. This will free up "core" parking for customers / visitors • Helps Square visitors return to their vehicles • A parking map describes available parking resources and helps visitors easily find the right parking. Informative labeling on meters/parking technology also provides guidance to those visiting the Squares • Intercepts vehicle traffic before it reaches core areas in both Squares. This type of signage will direct people to parking resources that are less easy to find (i.e. Wells Lot) and cuts down on traffic in the Square • The Town can offer standardized signage to private landowners as a voluntary program, who otherwise may not be able to place signs on the sidewalk or public way 7. Work with Owners of Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities • Private parking is underutilized during peak hours • Many private lots are empty at the same time that restaurants are at • peak demand • There are few incentives to share parking • There is no seamless shared parking program • • 55 7. Work with Owners of Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities PUBLIC ON-STREET • Identify opportunities for shared parking in ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT underutilized private lots '00% 71 � 87 • Pursue shared parking agreements with private owners 60% 149 142 - Consider a pilot project to open private parking for public 40% ' • use 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM , e PUBLIC OFF-STREET Vacant private lots ■OCCUPIED VACANT adjacent to highly =•A7 100% 66 iiO►. utilized public parking ,�.� r� 41,110 80% 2 108 184 145 60 0% MCI �., 11 ; 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM PRIVATE OFF-STREET ■OCCUPIED VACANT 1 100% �� 60% 632 600 648 Jsm —I eA 4 0 125 25D SW Weekend Peaty Utilization - 11 AM �ee, 40% E�Z 20% MMEM[M 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM 7. Work with Owners of Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities N- PRICED WPARKIN Identify opportunities for shared parking in •025CCU PIED ■VACANT • 100% 01 underutilized private lots 80% 38 • Pursue shared parking agreements 60% 40% - Consider a pilot project to open private parking for 20% • public use 0% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM PUBLIC OFF-STREET Vacant private lots �.. ,.-' ■OCCUPIED adjacent to highly '° '—' utilized public parking $°% y ` 60% 5 55 53 557 46 40% • Y! LLP�F' / � il ,Ro 20% \ ; 0% I am Moun,A�u - f T 9AM 11 AM 1 PM 3PM 5PM 7PM I _. RH STREfr l PRIVATE OFF-STREET ARTHUR TERRACE� ■ \ }� RRO a SMORI STREET Z� � _ r a° ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT !f �� 100% t 80% `y ' 1 _ 6o% 419 379 384 429 437 37 Weekend Peak '� 1 `' 40% cxnls n�eHUE , N Utilization - 11 AM ;� -_- _,_,_,_,_,_.± 20 f 0 625125 250 375 500 Feet 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM L 7. Work with Owners of Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities • Provide public incentives for private ON- SAT S�NM . 12am SaT SUN c lot owners to encourage sharing, such as: ,amp Vag PARKING Bam .w Snow Clearance PARKING{ • r►v o aM am - Shared metered revenue r.e. r+wrrew.sa�rry ® Q qpm - Signage 6pm • Keep sample agreements on file at 8 epm� " RFp� ,GqCcEs 12 Town hall am spies nCo°°°easo�8argMOT"tFM �arogG vak.��c - �®� T K UGC°ntl ltro.p��assign�,��krs smaFC� �+rq„r ® � ,nra�yr'�ossand Mto,y° °ST�C � F,yt. 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Work with Owners of Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities • Creating more flexible and available off-street parking in Coolidge Square will significantly alleviate the lack of available on-street parking on Mt Auburn Street, especially during peak hours • Increases the public parking inventory without adding costs or using more land • Gives the public access to underutilized parking lots available during peak times (midday weekdays and weekends) such as: — Watertown Square: Dunkin Donuts/Belmont Savings Bank, Santander Bank, and Watertown Savings Banks (off of Pleasant Street and Summer Street) — Coolidge Square: Hellenic Cultural Center, CVS, Citizen's Bank, Watertown Savings Bank, Nichols Avenue spaces 59 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand • Employees park all day in prime locations, closest to storefronts • Employee permits are well utilized in Watertown Square, but underutilized in Coolidge Square • 0 Permit programs are not linked with parking payment system and regulations and therefore difficult to enforce • Vacant private parking is not open to employees of other businesses - 68% of Coolidge Square employees do not have designated parking spaces • • 0 2 'Ile t�4'h. Hq I ¢ EDGECUFF RGA "_ - t a S, ♦♦hl � � � fRljORh � ,_P O r op4 SZR�VS,i-'♦ Y . JH\P�dUaaS ` ♦ � .h- Fsr S.> W �o o q - r FFwt ♦: ♦♦ `• :♦: 9F� 4e�� G e�� 9a 9�r T c ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ M av f f � a1 'm 4* ♦ • r♦ ♦Sy4' .UPLAND ROAD fro aGP ?Se♦ s 0-1Mq �y F' yQ ♦,♦ O ♦ 54e Nfit Q OIY/gN ♦ La�� V�Jr�� ,. ... � I� �. 1 Rf VE •♦♦ 1♦�� j fn ' - MERRIFIELD AVENUE W SS S { i� _ �Y w iI'S5?EEM1 O� of ■ 'r +T�Ifily AG�PO-t\.� Wq(kg• AV8�0.� g n�}YRTHUR TER RACE I lee- 0 a, O ♦♦ PNORTH BEA CON STREET "' _ ! J_ CALIFORNIA STREET ! ' , �' 4� R.- }�(: Y• Mo �' N ww STREEI x.. wriemo �c HONary� F E 4y ♦`�� 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand AM PUBLIC ON-STREET • Consider shared parking agreements in underutilized ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT private lots for employees holding a permit 100% _ 80% 144 108 88 101 104 130 60% = 20% Mjjjjj 0% a 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM Fj4111 t'""HSNe PUBLIC OFF-STREET ■OCCUPIED VACANT % % I 100% 89 83 6 / % 1♦.♦ 8a% 127 -� 251 / •♦ _ - � •♦ -- Jai L, 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM . 1YE5 4 PRIVATE OFF-STREET ■OCCUPIED VACANT • /Mr Ir C 1r�' '^'�` va9µiaos 100% Eaaass wog ; 0% ' �y 454 451 438 488 'l 8583 667 N 30 ...... 40% o 125 zso soo zo% . 1 Weekday Pea kr�`� ��,�`� Feet 0% � tilization - 12PM 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand As O J-STREET PRICED PARKING ■OCCUPIED VACANT • Consider shared parking agreements in underutilized ,00% — private lots for employees holding a permit 80% 58 67 82 87 60% 102 90 r 40% • ' ` 20% ,I'� 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM PUBLIC OFF-STREET - o d ` aP. °NrRqw �f ■OCCUPIED VACANT r r a 4� . � ,ao% i 80% _ 60% 72 72 59 58 40% MOU�URHSIR EEI / / JL Y tj � a j r W j 0% aer"u8rexxac xr R'on� 4 _ 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM PRIVATE OFF-STREET � ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT 80% 336 317 318 382Weekday Peak _._,_,...... 60% 393 453 Utilization - 1 2PM ' 562.5125 250 375 500 40% Feel l.` 20% • 1 • 0% ' 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand Promote • • -ss Permits inPARKING h Coolidge 4 Direct •• ••- Square employee parking to the Nichols Avenue parking 0 Link permits to License Plate Recognition i ,moo� � � �',g" Z S,�w`` ',,-�.L�lI ��.� y,� • 9 .A Only 20� of the Coolidge Square r '� "y � O 9 � a{PJ� WELLS AVEN UET_, Local Business Permits have been C%, purchased over the last three years Ot( - R _ '_ 1 MERRiFIELD AVENUE W 68� of Coolidge Square employees said they do no have designated o ' O N I Q 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand • Increase the number of Watertown Square Municipal Lot Local Business Permits Link permits to License Plate Recognition (LPR) • system No, I do not have a 87°I"o parking permit Yes, I have a senior . 9% • parking permit - Town issues40 Local Business Permits, most of which - every L quarter Yes, I have an employee parking permit • Yes, I have a business I 1 parking permit 65 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand • Improve lighting and walking conditions to make remote lots more attractive • New sidewalk Pedestrian . . Raised crosswalk RAISED CROSSWALK ko r Alm ?Mai AVW PROPOSED 10' SHARED USE PATHliar 4 )IFY PARKING Qe`� WATERTOWN SQUARE NICHOLS AVE MUNICIPAL LOT MUNICIPAL LOT F166 66 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand • Creating designated parking areas increases the availability of prime parking • Increasing the number of Local Business permits in Watertown Square will give more employees the opportunity to purchase a permit and park in designated areas • Reduces the parking pressure on Mt Auburn Street in Coolidge Square • Directs Coolidge Square employee parking to available parking spaces • along Nichols Avenue • Private lot owners may be more willing to share their parking with a limited group (i.e. local employees, or local employees who hold a permit) • Linking local business, municipal employee, and senior permits to the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system will increase the Town's ability to enforce regulations and understand trends 67 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • People on bikes do not have adequate infrastructure to park their bikes • The current transit system feels unreliable to riders • Off-street parking facilities are disconnected from storefronts • • 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Plan for more bicycle parking near businesses and commercial _ -hubs - �--�- Yl- � 4 69 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Promote community multi-use paths with wayfinding signage a0V EXISTING BIKE FACILITY CH^t,.GE ROAMW,' PROPOSED 10'SHARED USE PATH V _ ON-ROAD BIKE PATH • PROPOSED IC ■ � 'h�� GRASSIPLANTING •+ USE PATH 3URED PISB ICIPRIVATE PARK!',C �' • `.. ?'/ RAISED C OSSWALK � I k'i I I fE PATH OPOSED 10'SHARED � a, + �� l �CITY GOVER ` "'-.i - �y LIBRARY ' IFIREDEPT CVS 1 r 3 � s�,, .� •I� . r ,J� '' BAPTIST W rMID IFYP"taF.l' (TOTAL LaRA •s ON ROADBIKE PATH !�'�-•}f AINTAIN EXIS AG SIDEWALK J . f ;PAVEMENT N1ARKINGS 1 t PROPC -D 3'BUFFER A 1 s: PROPOSED SIDEWALK +1� • f s 10'CYCLETRA DRAFT-FOR Preferred Long Term Alternative 70 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes Work with the Bike & Pedestrian Committee to plan for more bicycle infrastructure Street markings such as sharrows, More parking 58% dedicated bike lanes, especially in � Coolidge Squares Improvements to the walking 54°I-o environment Better parking meters/technology 07 (ex rrarlif rnrrlc Pnv by nhnna nnn) o More bicycle infrastructure(ex. 25% Racks, bike lanes) Lighting 25°fo More signage 187o Better parking enforcement 1501-o Parking payment kiosks instead of 1 3�0 meters More bikeshare(services providing 7� bicycles for shared use on a short-... Increase carshare area(loading - 6% areas or Uber/Lyft drop-off locations) 07o 10%20%30%40% 50% 60% 70% � 71 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes Continue to improve transit access Bus/BIKE ONLY LANES and operations, such as: — Adding bus shelters and priority bus lanes • ,` After yielding to buses and bikes, /G drivers may + : �/ -" / Et enter the bus/ WATERTREMOVE EXISTNG �' _ ��yVyFINs bike lane to take WN r MARKINGS JP TO ANO �` f I \' / �UV aright turn. INCLUDIN-OP LINE night i The bus/ f bike lane / a;' cannot be ° used as a drop- driving lane. No in the us/ ' I ® I O I off in bus/ ��"'""�� bike lane. ``��R10.,16IR85 >I e+b1rs I After yielding to buses and bikes,drivers W may enter the bus/bike lane to ONLYparallel park. QUEUEJUMP BUS Ra.rR ea' Cyclists -'%'' r srnR3 eseRT it r""�ii'��ii'� should"take the lane" ° and ride at a .sa I s IRT - comfortable speed. ,as , R RT,,cE f1r / THE HNTiRERi- — - �� STP 6riSA 72 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Identify rideshare drop-off areas ._ share (i.e. Uber/Lyft) • Promote transit and carshare as ` alternate modes of transportation to NO PARKING destinations to decrease parking MON-TMO"M-3AM FRI 71 AM-MON 3AM demand J rr ►•► t l 40 000' 4101, i -- W ARTSAKH STREET WATERTOWN SQUARE COOLIDGE SQUARE 73 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes Invest in additional ycrosswalks • •:F pedestrian infrastructure yi sr rs 0 � y �S&r�E , • P♦ � �� I WSJ' o between parking lots ♦ �y 4' �' ,,i �.. ,� r�E Rw 9�r� y�r 0 and stores to enhance walkability and safety in both Squares /4% i �. • �� :�. ♦«,. comb ~ r r ■ = Lighting U W improvement :�.�-� � •� � � .,:y� . -�`'�-��. . 0 ko�ra.eeacbr�SrRFe, CALIFbRN1ASTREET 2 w � WATS:RTOWK SSREET �� g b� 0 125 250 375 500 mcmmmmm=�Feet �/♦ a+ro h- �,p Example: Watertown Square 2 Old Burying Elever!� � y �J� / Place O Mt Auburn Grill r;r1 1 9� :9ro 'fin W f1 �- r o- Cunkin'- • J +Citizens Bank ` yl a Till • ,._41' ' it • O Coolidge ire 4 4*s _ Wells Ave Wells Ave Wells Ave Fy WeilsAve Y 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Improving access by bicycles, transit, and walking will decrease demand for and reliance on private vehicle parking • Modes such as transit, rideshare, carshare, walking, and biking require less parking while providing access for more people • Enhanced safety improvements for people walking will decrease overall vehicle trips as well as promoting a "park once" environment, all of which helps decrease parking demand 76 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares AL • Parking requirements are a barrier to new businesses locating in the commercial areas • Zoning requires that valuable commercial land be devoted to parking, even though there are many vacant parking spaces even at peak times • Zoning requirements for shared parking discourage its use • Parking funds are not currently reinvested into the commercial areas • • 77 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares • Reduce or eliminate parking requirements • Allow payment in lieu of • providing parking Li 25 square feet 72 - square feet Certain lan. _ require necessarymore parking than the ITE national standards, which requires developers to provide more parking than is 200 square Feet 78 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares ARLINGTON CENTER • Create a Parking Benefit District BUSINESS JWNERS (PBD) - Increasing parking prices will increase revenue • Additional funds can support: �°� �S �°"��°"� � NEIGHBORH00D IMPROVEMENTS - Improved crosswalks, sidewalks, lighting etc. - from parking meter Income Wayfinding and signage Wednesday March 1st at 8:11 am - Additional multimodal improvements (bicycle Regent Underground,7 Medford Street amenities) RSVP to acarter@town.ariingtan.ma.us • Establish a mechanism to: TAKE THE ONLINE SURVEY: - Regularly review regulations SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/GVP2XF5 - Monitor parking changes save the date for the community meeting March SOth at 6pm Certain land uses in Watertown require necessarymore parking than the ITE national standards, which requires developers to provide more parking than is ! R Mf ER R F'.Y MAX A DiPPERENCE iY ❑".' PASADFNA SA LIM Y•STREETS CLGANLINM-ALLEYS 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares AL • Reducing or eliminating parking requirements will facilitate new development focused on uses other than parking • An in-lieu fee system creates flexibility for developers while allowing the Town to mitigate the impact of additional trips, whether through providing parking elsewhere or enhancing multimodal access • Help dedicate funds for various Town Square improvements and give the public the opportunity to give input on how their parking money should be used • Regular review of parking revenue and trends will allow the Town to adjust for changes and create availability • A Parking Benefit District will help the Town fund improvements, and give the public a way to see the benefits of increased rates 80 • QUESTIONS August 27th, 2019 ® Stantec 81 THANK YOU .1 August 27th, 2019 ® Stantec