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Home My Public Portal AboutWatertownPkgMgmtPlanPresentation_05072019 TOWN OF WATERTOWN: PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN WATERTOWN SQUARE & COOLIDGE SQUARE PRELIMINARY STRATEGIES 4�1 yv5 �• _'. - � ,� �.1 �� _ ��-# -- � � it-� � 'T�� .. �f�••� May 7th, 2019 ° AGENDA • Introductions • Study Goals and Process • Existing Conditions & Findings • Draft Public Outreach Findings • Preliminary Strategies • Q&A Q 3 i 41 - k°3 E i` f DRAFT ■ PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN GOALS • Create a baseline understanding of parking demand • Manage existing parking better for various users • 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 PUBLIC& t F � -PRIVATE w ti Urn,„ P -1 i •'" � � AFT ♦k` P - v 6 �. T�9� a � 9 a ♦� � 0 Lj �y�l4� RAPr,S ' i f r * No RTH aEAco q STREET Sr i M CALIFORNIA STREET y�`` WNSIREES �2 _ yJAtERtO i4 N0+. 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ARiHf1R T€�CRgCE Ek GAD � j j. ; a 3 w 1 O W C ra � S Q ■ p �- P U B L I CA ?■ � ,cHDI , a fir' ET1 41i,, • ' 1 Parking Parking Public Draft Final Report Inventory Utilization Outreach Strategies & g Presentation Fall 2018 Winter 2018/2019 Spring 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 ffy tp ParKinq_..) •fie. /.'/ Residential Parking j ryo i Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday Permit Parking Only,No time limits • Handicap - Unregulated Parking r Emergency Vehicles Only M473 n 13 = 8 2 • �5/19\` `S 32 12 67 34 2 9`` •/ 1 2 `ryi 3\ • 2 61 .� 57, g 1 10 •y/ 1 � ♦ �. . 4+. • ``�` ,� 16 - fi 12 �12' �Zi d 2 r�135 r '36 On-Street Regulations •- � �� Metered Parking,2-hrtime limit,7am-6pm excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr5� , 2 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No day limits 14 1 T� F 1 Hour Parking 7am-7pm,Unmetered,No day limits � 70 1 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No Time or Day Limits Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday r .- c; + `• - Permit Parking Only,No time limits 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 A Feet DRAFT Parking Inventory: Watertown Square Total Parking Spaces PUBLI • 1 ..507 . . On -Street Parking Spaces PRIVATE • 277 total617o • 9 regulations Off-Street Parking Spaces Parking Type • 1 ,230 total On-Street 255 22 277 • 10 regulations Off-Street 337 893 1 ,230 Total 592 915 1 ,507 RAFT ■OCCUPIED VACANT i % ►ti,� �" 100% .'_ fiDDi2DD gam b78 — •r 844 — w� p 40% 8AM 10AM 12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM df FCC7 ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT .j .r 7fi� SDfi 868 10621027 r� � 20x • � ' . i W f� � 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7P14! ti d*fto�. LFFICILNILY + „r•.� +,�,+.�' ' Np�yyax�°" 1j UNDERUTILIZED UTILIZED UTILIZED 0 0 0 ch.,>;w+ !j o 125 2.5o sooees a•- `i 6 - v,. � • • • • ,� .Y• w � ..�+ 1 v � .Ilk � •,,�' .��C.., •. .r' .� " Y+ - r y ,' r 4•- - - JCS ,i}` '"�. r �' ` 'Iy� ire i � r EXISTI _ IONS`* e 0 d y • • !a i` 5 ♦ / 4 �i • 3 / 20 sg _ 'N . 11111 • ! , �2� 1 6 � � 43 ,�l 21 I 1 7 31 30 Off-Street Regulations t�s _ Metered Parking,2-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.501hr w j 2 _ Metered Parking,10-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr Private Parkinq..> -� - Residential Parking - Permit Parking Only,No day limits Handicap �\ 1q �` _ unregulated Parking \ r 4 10 - Under Construction 6 ,6 1 5 ,0 On-Street Regulations Metered Parking,2-hr time limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/hr 41 8��•\rl • ro 1 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No day limits 1 Hour Parking,Aim-7pm,Unmetered,No day limits • !k • `+� g �6� �3� - 30 Minute Parking,Unmetered,No doy limits • • • • 20 ,9 Private Parking _ it r OPT Residen,ial Parking Only • • a • lltB Loading 7one • 0 130 260 520 Handicap Feet - Unreguiaied,2-hour time limit from 7am-7pm(no meters or signogei DRAFT Parking Inventory: Coolidge Square Total Parking Spaces • 1 ,282 PUBLIC PRIVAT On -Street Parking Spaces 457C 55% • 641 total • 9 regulations Off-Street Parking Spaces Parking Type Mb • 641 total On-Street 617 24 641 • 8 regulations Off-Street 83 558 641 Total 700 582 1 ,282 Overall Peak Weekday Parking Overall Peak Weekend Parking UtilizationCoolidge • Utilization (11 iCoolidge Square Ilk J ttt 4 i "m La s � 4C925 296 375 5m r 13625M 250 375 50D i Feet LFFICILNILY ' ' • UNDERUTILIZED UTILIZED UTILIZED ■OCCUPIED a VACANT ■OCCUPIED 0 VACANT ■ ■ ■ I s105 � 100%, "792722 ;24 7 05 80t go 70 794 2D s 811 810 712 40% 40% 0% @AM! LOAM 12PM 2PM 4PIA [rPM 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM DRAFT DRAFT Parking Utilization Findings: Coolidge Square 5 i I r • Mt Auburn public on-street parking spaces are always 4rtF . busy - Over 60-80% full m - • Private, off-street parking has - availability all week - Never above 40% full -- • Residential on-street parking close to Coolidge Square is - - - underutilized - KIV • The Nichols Avenue Municipal _ Lot is vacant during the week - 10-50% full from 8am-4pmM • The Wells Avenue Municipal Lot is full on the weekends _ --- Over 60% full ` r .ri7i �� y �alb' ,. �� A` •.y� ~ •_.� %,MC.`•��•��Y , , .Y• �•� .cif• r L•'h. X �'. �• �.• ~ l/. .:� / - +'JW r y ,' r 4•- - - JCS .J}` '"�. r �' ` 'Iy� oft ' H PUBLI low— I 14D I _S �JJ I Mr• � • .•it •.� I � � ,k ,� �+' , •/ r 3... •�' — +.ice -� � �!'� �mot. -_� - ��— �'_ — ^•�� _ � DRAFT 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 DRAFT Public Outreach Key Findings • Survey solicited -1 ,000 responses Watertown Parking • Most survey respondents drive Welcome to the Watertown Parking Management Plan Survey! alone The Town of Watertown would like to hear from you!Residents,visitors,wor guests,everyone!Please fill out the Watertown Square and/or Coolidge Squa • Watertown Square survey below to give us your feedback on parking in Watertown Square and Coolidgi The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to complete and the answers you f respondents prefer to park in off- be kept confidential. street spaces You will have the opportunity to take both surveys.Upon completion of your • People want to improve the survey,you will have the option to choose to take the other survey or leave t parking payment technology Do you want to take the parking survey for Watertown Square • Participants want to improve the walking environment WHA'-ARE YOUR TOP PARKING • Employees want designated _ PRIORITIES IN WATERTOWN SQUARE? parking i � . w�µYM[Ni o{, f0{f EA51FnR� i0{AI11(gYC! • It is sometimes difficult to find � ° W ao�wM MM;f, N ro:ua:M. �Y� Yplr • M fe PLSPNAflON6 Y • • • •emu +•• � parking ' • Respondents are willing to park and walk between destinations Existing Conditions Key • • • Everyone wants to park in the same parking space • There are too many different and confusing regulations • Parking technology is outdated, creating frustration for users • Parking is vacant during peak times Overall parking system only 50% full all week • Current pricing concentrates demand in key locations • More than half the parking spaces are privately owned and not available to the public for parking, despite vacancy at peak times • Municipal lots are not well connected to storefronts • Watertown Square permit program provides cheap access to prime parking and sells out every quarter • Coolidge Square permit program is not well promoted All 11Re ..A-' 4 ''tom - ♦ tt�� •s S DR [ " 111' 1�1111�� _.. Ili�.,..�♦� Li"ltl. ..._ �' I j� IIn 1�i �4 1 I111 1 7 i 1111111 Il llii +/�I I I+I�II '-./1111111,I + - �- . I kI,I�I�I�i�i�l�'�I�'�I�I�I�I�l�1�11�•J 511�1�111 �� \ � �.....�. - ' _ t 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 Developing a Legible, Visible System 5. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots 6. Improve Wayfinding and Signage 7. Identify 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 DRAFT 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology • Existing technology is not user-friendly • Current meters only take coins • • Permit program is not linked with parking technology • • 24 DRAFT 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology EXISTING METERS • Increase payment options to make parking easier , • Replace old meters - 1611 • — Potentially increase meter payment compliance, as 46% of all 2017 parking ticket violations were meter p g violations NEW METERS 4 • Install new smart meters - - 61% of Coolidge Square residents . F highly prefer to pay with individual • meters that take credit cards and E coins [rr[ — Still accept coins — Take credit/debit cards — More user-friendly • f DRAFT 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology • Implement Pay-by-Phone technology - Make it easier to pay to park - Allow people to extend parking time from their phones PAIR 11805T01J ary ❑ow nload r •` 1 ' F a 7 g 9 .115 26 DRAFT 1 . Upgrade Parking Payment Technology • Link with License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology - Replace permit decals - Allow permit holders to use license AUTOMATIC plates as a payment method PLATE READER i W 1Af }f 94 ti ^ _ E.Pil-Jenuery 2023 Tr Al- IT- - s'._ W? IERTO . r. eU5INE55 PARKING PERMIT 030 �- 27 DRAFT 1 Upgrade Parking Payment Technology Potential public lot Consider k • overlay in Munici • • l Lots � locations = Close to �• popular entry and exit to points O _ 0 Uo�tor i 7;er Lic 9 tiop k O •^Salon 5a6rina', 7/l ` ha l W n - • 3 � V lA � �' halan CJ251J 0ALI _ 1 Interiars(I�I F. IREs � f O n � r Bak of Amer+ems' n �•�:.� E. Home Mortgage, cn won:... DRAFT 1 Upgrade Parking Payment Technology Potential public lot Consider k • overlay in Munici • • l Lots � locations = Close to �, popular entry and exit to points O 0 Tier L,r 9 tiop G --TRW n _ w C% Technology Quant' Price � 0 w C�7 lei c _ W ' o � � � � Italian oesig Q •• • nteriars(I�I N s � f n ■'� B Bak of AmericIL a n �IJ.»• - _ Home Mflrtgage ! � ti L' r ti won:,. DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Existing parking regulations are confusing • Current pricing does not spread parking demand Watertown Square Municipal Lot and Mt Auburn Street on-street spaces are full during peak weekend and weekday hours • Municipal lots are priced the same as on-street facilities, but are less convenient - People can park on-street for the same amount of time - There is no incentive to park farther away - 63% of Watertown Square survey respondents would prefer to park once • and walk or bike between destinations • Time limits are not business or customer friendly • There is a parking crunch in valuable on-street spaces • 30 DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Monitor parking demand over time — Assess the impacts of parking pricing and technology changes — Use utilization data and parking / technology data to establish baseline parking availability targets for the tiered parking 0 zones �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% Rd 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 31 DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Remove time limits from priced parking - Use price to manage demand • On-Street Regulations Metered Parking,2-hr time limit,7am-6pm excluding Sundays&Holidays,$D.50/hr 2 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No day limits 1 Hour Parking 7am-7pm,Unmetered,No day limits 1 Hour Parking,Unmetered,No Time or Day Limits Current Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday Permit Parking Only,No time limits 30 mins Town Hall Parking,Unmetered,No day limits ime Li 20 mins Town Hall or Library Parking Only(Coin Meter} 50L ri Unregulated,2-hour time limit from 7am-7pm(no meters or signage) No Parking 2 -;11) • Reaulateons 8- hr Metered Parking,2-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/h _ Metered Parking,8-hr limit,7arn-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/h r 'Metered Parking, 10-hr limit,7am-6pm,excluding Sundays&Holidays,$0.50/ _ Private Parking hAm) Residential Parking Permit Parking Only,7am-7pm,excluding Saturday&Sunday _ Permit Parking Only,No time limits • Handicap _ Unregulated Parking _ Emergency Vehicles Only DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Re-categorize unregulated on- street parking as "4-hour" time 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 i Hour Parking 7am-7pm, Unmetered, No day limits - h F OFIEs- i Hour Parking, Unmetered, No Time or Day Limits • • Permit Parking Only, 7am-7pm,excluding Saturday &Sunday Permit Parking Only, No time limits 'ime Ii 30 mins Town Hall Parking, Unmetered, No day limits 20 mins Town Hall or Library Parking Only (Coin Meter) Unregulated, 2-hour time limit from 7am-7pm (no meters or signage) ivUruitiuiy • 33 DRAFT 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 /FREE • �� A +I►'� i '', on-street Regulations �•�, ;, � ✓7 I ___1 "tti —PwL k Parki g -PNV I.Purling OM-Sheet Regulations Public ParWng Handicap - Prrva'fe Parking EXISTING PRICED ZONES FUTURE PRICED ZONES DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability PUBLIC ON-STREET • Changes to priced parking ■OCCUPIED VA 100% n.� d 80% 71 92 87 1 60% 49 40% ■ ,; I o% 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM y ,�4 414 �i4 py G� r Remove meters �EFFICIENILY �.... • UNDERUTILIZED UTILIZED UTILIZED � "ON MEN O`er O 11 O O`w �� !.! �, �,;.. ■ O 1O O 40 �1 0 125 250 500 Weekend Peak Utilization - 11 AM tip' feet DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability PUBLIC ON-STREET • Increase prices in "core" ■OCCUPIED VACANT parking zones 100% 72 - Reduce parking pressure in prime 80% 60% locations • 40% • Enhance enforcement in new 20% o% zones r i 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM All Metered Parkin ` $0.50/h • (Current Price) eF, ��`�! v,le Zone 2 (Proposed Price) $0.50/hr • Zone 3 (Proposed Price) Freech.nes River i Weekend Peak Utilization - 11 AM 36 DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability Ah e Create tiered parking zones in Existing Priced Coolidge Square - Zone 1 Match demand and increase Now- � availability in key areas 1!! - ' Zone 3 r -, Ile j Priced Parking Zone r < 11.5011our,2-1our limit 1 � 40 VP � l` o ± --- -i $$ On-Street Regulations,',,,, Pu61ic Parking "�, \ , , • I Hcndlcap • —Private Parking `,..,\� 'i Off-Street Regulations Public Parking i y N andicap f Privnic�'nrking LJ �w�=er f 1 0e2 M ara soo ®Fen EXISTING PRICED ZONES FUTURE PRICED ZONES DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability ON-STREET PRICED PARKING • Changes to priced parking ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT 25 100% —� 80% 38 54 58 41 40% o 20% a � 0% 4PA({l ACE 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM SPM 7PM j � a yPLRNO R po b 4 _ jWEI( �— ++ o I A� 'uDeMTAU611gN r\�• 1 � • srReE� � / _ 4RryuRFERRACE �v �L'YrxROA S TREF} i O ` � t 1 ` 4 1,_,—,_,—,_--- NICHOLS AYENIIE � N . l ... ...... ar�r 1 A i 0 62,5125 250 375 500 Weekend Peak Utilization ',ll � Feet 38 DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability • Consider exempting residents from paying to park on their w street • - Consider re-investing revenue on - local streets 5�1� - �� c;jr 1', Op SZR ■r . ow ti H 'plyolv o :. aQ - 0 MOUNT atlsURN STREET - -r RI FR Rf FI FI� t ` 0-0 39 DRAFT 2. Price & Regulate to Manage Parking Demand and Create Availability ON-STREET PRICED PARKING ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT�� >> • Increase prices in core 25 _ parking zones to spread 100o 54 58 41 demand 60% 40% • — Reduce parking pressure in 11kill 20% prime locations o% • Enhance enforcement in 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM"' ', '�oAgyAu,- i new zones h Zone Price All Meter7d Parkin 9 W • (Current Price) $0.50/hr Q, a� 4 i.uu/nr Zone 3 F N (Proposed Price) ' -- ---' Weekend Peak Utilizat[o,n-111 AM °6z�25 �5° 3,5 500 Fcat DRAFT 3. Consider Re - introducing Parking in Key Areas (off- peak) AL 1� • Customers are highly influenced by proximity to destination — 44% of those who shop in Watertown Square are highly influenced by proximity to destination • Current on-street parking is full in prime location Mt Auburn Street is 70% full almost all weekend • Mt Auburn Street and Main Street lack on-street parking • • 41 DRAFT 3. Consider Re - introducing Parking in Key Areas (off- peak) PUBLIC ON-STREET • Add parking to Mt Auburn Street and ■OCCUPIED VACANT Main Street 100e 72 80% 71 92 87 Potential to add approximately 65 spaces 600 40 0 • -- _ 20% 0 0 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM -_------------- o 4F i. •► Mt Auburn St \, PER v businesses could L; � ��.�ti NQ�H334V1 i y benefit from more on-street parking `rr :k 0 125 250 00 Weekend Peak Utilization - I I AM ��'.f DRAFT 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Developing a Legible, Visible System • Municipal lots are not easily visible - Almost 30% of respondents are not aware that Coolidge Square has public parking Directional signage is inconsistent p- N i + 1 � t � 1 Watertown Square Municipal Lot Wells Avenue Municipal Lot DRAFT 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Developing a Legible, Visible System Establish official names • C*%• Hmunicipalparking lots HWells Avenue 0 • • • 0 R Watertown J&aSt4 � • • • Nichols Avenue pA p°P�• L O t f f `" a5`e�� 9��azq` r. s&,sue My�� -• -• � ,re2 P Wf«$gVENUE OVE '•'■ h S54e� ' •�`�e � MfRkisiET� 1 Municipal Lotc ,Behind W Watertown E 4 m Bank„ ♦' �N�RTH BEq CpN SiREEi �� ' Square r1` Municipal • yfNUf No • M WATERTOWN SQUARE COOLIDGE SQUARE H Q DRAFT 4. Strongly Identify Municipal Parking Lots by Developing a Legible, Visible System Invest in standardized public C*%; parking signage drk� edlt� H Lot names "95potY 0 Directions • • walking distances �N5 Q _ •�- 0 0 _ a o Canakside a W o T KeyBank ; 1 7 NNW �9�yy z Y ?ane ra.m 'P I(cyE3a r Centernk u w�rt[otr_ 45 0 2 t h {[ C Q 1 _ Aiper ' sion Cuisine II �. • � haft cadem....� �`'` �` �. SO terto Yn ent Center �.�.�. - ��r�� - Ir' .�' - `"�` Sarcas Sp ,i ene a Garage Green 4 actor a r 1 Oyer LiquorsRa I Ent ritn ce r — Jr tSSt�x � �. � ,,, •� W r �1 n -. Salon*Sabrin . "a rki yea! "q spot O 7eY" FjjdMn r [-Italian Besi• rHFS 51 NOME r 1 Ins GN W .� terior t I gAiK zonr;4u k tea, _ - . ._ _ �� _ j STEPS —�+Improb'aiile 1 NAt. _ a i Sunshine a Not.Yo ragIe Joe's,: ; . Bank of America i Molana .. e .•� `� Q r (*%. ubur It n �rN��Fr F Government cente Garage Entrance m 'itizens Bank ` `ti. * Till, �a parling spot Y �tr 0 wareion TRC)p4 NI L.. 5 W m c. 1► tF SIGH &BA{KAROEk o STEPS Whale of A Wash g& iF ! '� •. ells Ave Wells Aye Wells Ave Wells Ave � , '.� Q m o . 'Watertawri Savi MBank ": . ` 1 4 5 center Stone Auto Bo E` 6overnment cen �.�...,.., ��Mpp 9 n Tv C �] 95PotY in THI�RaSf,SIGN 'll� Tp�kin9 Spotp 7Rom Y _ fi _--- 52o STEPS His 51fiH�&a�R Don Q ue s Bar and rill 5 Z 0 STEMS ,^'� Se rational Foods LarBodege lMblan Asscciatron Tat- 'ou of Boston is �� - Haireniic Ass o o c st s _ s' O ichn�s Ave Nichols Ave ichols Ave Nichols Ave Nichols Av Whols Ave .W,h-dIs Ave ° lam N 1 1 i J W • I �yti mow- 15, Alt 4 is r. E" -' HIAuto�Repair DRAFT 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 • = WI: p- N i + i - 1 Watertown Square Municipal Lot Wells Avenue Municipal Lot DRAFT 5. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots • Improve the look, safety conditions, lighting and pathways in Municipal Lots • Integrate the Community Path with the New sidewalk • Watertown Square Municipal Lot upgrades Pedestrian AVA ♦i RAISED CROSSWALK PROPOSED 14' SHARED ♦ `. d USE PATH . JQ`G '�_ fir► 4C ti • I N G ` ' = jo, _ 50 • • — — • • • — • • • • • • • • • • C*%• ,. :. = Raised crosswalk M = New sidewalk = Pedestrian path Mt Ai urn Gril + MT STREF�Y� 1G�* ,� r.,•,. *} �` Grp "9�. /4% punkin' LU �qlcitizens Bank I�� ♦ F a Till Coolid care _ 1 i +� O c H Whale;ofTwash S— Wells Ave Wells Ave Wells Ave Wells Ave �F'I DRAFT S. Invest in Infrastructure Upgrades to Municipal Parking Lots Improve the look, safety Nconditions, lighting and pathways in Municipal Lots ' F O 0 w Donohue•s Bar anti Grill " ■ f �f s •Armenia uItu.raI - " Sensational Foods Associ n_ AGEG -IMP 9 La-Bodega Iranian Association Tatin House , of Boston Tops Cleaners Hairenik Asso ion I � y �_ w f ILI f -,. N Ave---Nichols Ave Nichols Ave Nichols Ave Nichols Ave 0 (Nichols Ave 1Vic4�ols Ave r y '�� 1 1 .29 O 't H � = Raised crosswalk New sidewalk ■ ��■ �- �'"it__ i - HI Auto Penair • • DRAFT 6 . Improve Wayfinding and Signage • Drivers unaware of less-used parking locations • Parking rules are not clear • • 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 • • DRAFT 6 . Improve Wayfinding and Signage • Publish a user-friendly parking map on the Town website wli r '� H5641 Methuen - _ NMI Museum Pl Hi5ldr . lemq ❑ O G� � �� Ll +�- "^L/� � � � ■7WM II MI�IL9 2 Ira. �y {ii 1d7011i! []❑ ❑OBE ■Pq PxYg / 5 +� � x O �� I� �� li ■Pnwle N7 � ��. ::D 8 UDD ■ �lL � l.e j.h.pnFWd §S GIy r s ur.,♦,Kr►nn ■F &fY�wwYna LEI 1 I � dill TwIitlA9 FT Q\ J lng Ina - • l.Iw.C.m.l►aF _ rw�s.E eo A _� t P+l �� bp DRAFT Invest in standardized public parking signage P rkin9 5��t"y L Lot namespot Directions • • • • distances ��tH Q TNIS SfGH &�enik"ae r O a o Canakside a T W _ o T Rey6ank now �9�yy z Y ?ane ra.m 'P I(cy6ank � q " U yr Center �u wert[ott_ O 2 t 55 h {[ C Q 1 DRAFT 0 Add signage to direct drivers to C*%• Hunderutilized lots • • on-street s • • 0 to parking resources and cut down on 0 "Intercept" signage will direct people traffic in the Square d d O ��s�� _\. -� , ♦ iy� bSrP p}4 M�'`��,�c +� c Usk o = 4 W �` � � �` c o�GQ �,. � � NORTH.BfA � 5 2 �a O $6 ny � REST i1RSE!lAL STREE GALiF4RN1A SiRf _- _ "�Ii' O� SERZ l7W _ N • v' _ - ``�Y • 0 125 25D 375 500 y,i ♦ai Feet DRAFT 0 Add signage to direct drivers to C*%• Hunderutilized lots • • on-street s • • H WellsAvenue •• • O — Nichols Avenue •• 2 v E➢GEG UFr ROA➢ .t p "Intercept" • • • — • people r �t. O O Op ff OSl0.� O to parking resources •and cut • • • z • a•' Public 5 traffic in the Square O O� 9i P \mil/✓ ,,� .� �Qe FFr� x urLA"0 iy,' Public pa's Reidsville 0 - �pO ParKing� WELLS AVENU. 0 arking � � R c I � "' -- h¢ERRIFIEiQ p.YE O W !. W � ♦ City Hall - .. . f �,� r � � ° 0 ♦ Police =' - 57 . • 9R � �F� 1R - ,s , a ♦ Market Square F'F�° __ DRAFT 7. Identify Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities • Private parking is underutilized during peak hours • There are few incentives to share parking • There is no seamless shared parking program • • DRAFT 7. Identify Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities PUBLIC ON-STREET Pursue shared parking agreements ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT Consider a pilot project to open private 100% 'MW parking for public use 60% 71 92 87 149 142 Develop a sample shared parking 40% . agreement and have it available at 0% Town Hall 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM Ci 133 , PUBLIC OFF-STREET Vacant private lots ■OCCUPIED VACANT adjacent to highly 100% 66 utilized public parking ; `"> 80% 211 108 184 145 •v � 0% MCI f' �r A& 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM PRIVATE OFF-STREET � W 2s ♦^ �s ♦ ■OCCUPIED VACANT �1 I•��'�4+ n 100% 33M J� 80% 60% 632 600 648 681 M 40% Weekend Peak Utilization - 11 AM �~� c 20% M M�� ..4 1 0% ~ 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM DRAFT 7. Identify Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities ON-. mcci PRICED PARKING ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT Pursue shared parking agreements 25 ,00% Consider a pilot project to open private 80% parking for public use 60% - Develop a sample shared parking 40% • 20% agreement and have it available at 0% Town Hall 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM � PUBLIC OFF-STREET �"'�: Vacant private lots � .•'�' ■OCCUPIED VACANT '� ,80% _ adjacent to highly � � 411 utilized public parking $°% y ` ` 60% 59 55 53 57 46 40% 20% I ± o% M ' MouuRnsr` i 9AM 11 AM 1 PM 3PM 5PM 7PM PRIVATE OFF-STREET AAEHURTERRACE RROAp a SXOR}SrRER � 1 a ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT \ 1 80% 60� now 60% Weekend Peak '� �-- - ' 40% uicx A.e , N Utilization - 11 AM ...... ,_ ± 20% f 0 625125 250 375 500 Feet 9AM 11AM 1PM 3PM 5PM 7PM L DRAFT 7. Identify Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities • Provide services to incent private . 2. owners to share parking - Provide plowing, maintenance, new signage, and a share of meter revenue NO PAj1311C PAVs1, <.. in exchange for allowing the public to use their parking at off-peak times ,r I I MoN- �RI MoN- SA7 SuN '3am®®® �I L. lam. • Bam ►� 9am 2. MAINTENANCE 0 4pm m This section should describe responsibility for aspects of maintenance of the facilities. o Epm o This could include cleaning, striping, seal coating, asphalt repair and more. BPm® -SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessor shall provide, as reasonably necessary asphalt repair ■r 12Mom am work. Lessee and Lessor agree to share striping, seal coating and lot sweeping at a 50%150% split based upon mutually accepted maintenance contracts with outside vendors. Lessor shall maintain lot and landscaping at or above the current condition, at no additional cost to the lessee.] DRAFT 7. Identify Privately Owned Off-street Lots for Potential Shared Parking Opportunities C*%o Promote shared parking orflof agreements - Could start with employee parking - Keep sample agreements on file 0 >_ Demand �. �1.�y6epa�4��• _ C.Church -., _ �� ' i�:� is •:p ��'-+ "U ... C Z �•��,Y .1 _ �� lby tiMe Of dOy r . ... •r O 62 • 4 H Q 2 DRAFT 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand • Watertown Square Local Business Permit program does not meet demand, while Coolidge Square permits are underutilized - Watertown Square Municipal permits sell out every quarter • 0 Permit programs are not well publicized • Permit programs are not linked with parking payment system and regulations • Employees park all day in prime locations, closest to storefronts • Vacant private parking is not open to employees of other businesses • • 63 • • - • • - - PARKING AREAN — •• ••— • • — — • • -- i ��• �a O • •- • • • -• • - t 4 t ti rF ♦�• f +? is ��s giArF « Jil • o,./ ..L v � 1a ■ �' All 110, Only 20% of the Coolidge Square 090OJa{14, WELLS AVENUE Local Business Permits have been ' - C4% purchased over the last three years z �. MERRIFIELD AVENUE W AR7HUR IFRR,4CE-rR ROAp 0 68% of Coolidge Square employees said they do no have designated o ' parking '. -A -A e 01, _ �-,r r Y - k a"'qra -�■�s� .,lr � rr.a. DRAFT 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand dA • Restructure the Watertown Square Municipal Lot Local Business Permit — Increase the number of Local Business permits in Watertown Square • — 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% DRAFT 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand PUBLIC ON-STREET • Re-direct employee parking into the ■OCCUPIED ■VACANT peripheral zones 100% _ 80% 144 108 88 101 104 130 60% = 20% Mjjjjj 0% MF 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM Pf PUBLIC OFF-STREET A ■OCCUPIED VACANT I- 100% 89 83 6 80% 127 60% 251 wi/ a �,� �,`• h"� 20% m 0% 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM er �K PRIVATE OFF-STREET / Sp5 I ■OCCUPIED VACANT y •�•r iaaass wog ; 80% ' �y 454 451 438 488 667 NP 60% 583 o [ 40% � N� o i zs zso soo zo% ® , mom�`� N�,�`� Feet 0% Weekday Peak`U tilization - 12PM 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM DRAFT 8. Re - Direct Employee Parking Demand No O J-STREET PRICED PARKING ■OCCUPIED VACANT • Re-direct employee parking into the ,00% — peripheral zones 80% 58 67 82 87 60% 102 90 ao% MM x...... /'�SaE 0% r' ►, • ` /• 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 1 'a•i,' ,., r *sue �,/' 1 PUBLIC OFF-STREET o � d ` Is aPx apreeRqw �f ■OCCUPIED VACANT r 100% I UppHq 0.0AD -• i 80% _ 60% 72 72 59 58 40% 'OU�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% Weekday Peak ak &� 0J6, _,_,_,_,_,_, r 60% 393 336 317 318 382-0Rk .,,�rw,.at 453 Utilization - 12PM 562.5125 250 375 500 20% Feel 20% 1111111M 0% 8AM 10AM12PM 2PM 4PM 6PM 2 H O Q, S i'� 1♦♦ : Rf�,pyF q � ♦♦E♦W°Op �♦. I'OJHt 6`^' - stRe y :,�yP�♦ �/` J _ e5 �y►'rr_ s - i ¢'qi �3 �a♦♦ , _ d,�C ♦ rY♦ �, ♦ qA�r tic 9i F +`` 'Yti ew ♦y� rr ` i � � •h I Ftr RFr * � 9O O< aE``t ♦♦ rs �'♦♦♦♦ RR� 4e�� y eE� 9O qPr o�A� ♦ �♦ 1♦i Jo AGE o c _. ♦♦Hs,�� ♦ �+'' ♦♦,: IMF♦f L�� a� ,p� � �? ♦ EE ♦ GS' q9 '♦♦ � "If rSeE .\ uPLANO ROAU LFaG - Q¢� • R RI�Ei •er; SSy100 MERRIFIELD AVENUE 4R7kUR 'ACE VER ROAD Q � 1 ~ O��•L �Ef t=�e POD,� k�OU� Z.:. �. • �y r � R- W w J 40" T z .. NORTHB w O ( BEACON STREET "' _ r Ln ti CALIFORNIA STREET N STREET W x.. wriemoww _ Oc NONgry DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Pedestrian paths in Municipal Lots do not connect to commercial hubs • People on bikes do not have adequate infrastructure to park their bikes • • DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes Connect the Wells Avenue Municipal Lot to Coolidge Square with sidewalks and signage = Raised crosswalk 0 � = Pedestrian path Uj . L Mt Auburn Grill � '�' Sr 0 ��w �Gunkin' W +� • Coc Square �=X I t�� ` y p Wells Ave Wells Ave Wells Ave Wells Ave 0 Y DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes Prioritize pedestrian C*%' yimprovementsyi sr�rs. � 0 0 r 2 �¢�!t1'�� • +��` k��'�J r �E��r'�F G� TE�F4 FCC - „�_ �'� Pam::' : • P «� � S� W mcmmmmm=�Feet 0 ko�ra.eeacor�SrRFe, CALIFORNIA STREET Q 2 w � WATERTOWK SSREET �� Y aF Q 2 DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes Prioritize pedestrian C*%• improvements :r - Coolidge Square needs better E9GECLVFf ROAD � DO O • • • • sidewalkson Q peripheral e • • jay "'`y7�'�` • �r 'o �Y 1•� ` 5'� � �� Lei�7.lfi Y �fu., W = Sidewalk improvement w } ,. m ` ■ war" ' � 6 DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Plan for more bicycle infrastructure ,T ^E More parking 58°f' • _ o Improvements to the walking 54�0 environment Better parking meters/technology 1A (ex rrarlif rnrric Pnv by nhnna nnn) o More bicycle infrastructure(ex. 25'7o Racks, bike lanes) Lighting 25°fo More signage 187o Better parking enforcement 157, 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 - 67. areas or Uber/Lyft drop-off locations) 0T 10%20%30%40% 50% 60'76 70°/-0 73 DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes MM& • Add bicycle parking near businesses and commercial hubs 1 r '� � 4 74 DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Promote Watertown Community Path with wayfinding signage �+� - ..r r�� 7: ,: .�; ►-Ate.; - y' ^ LEGEND ji� EXISTING BIKE FACILITY Y. CHANGE ROADWAY', "♦k_ A �/'!��;_ i a, i4i r f +� 'd&' l 4MP HA PROPOSED V SHARED • f +�7`IL :. _,�y. 4 ,yY:5' �"...�wF _�rF �,._sQ, • USE PATH 401p ON-ROAD BIKE PATH {�.PROPOSED 10 SHARED . y _�/ r� $t R,f� a GRASSFPLANTING + USE PATH ��✓`�f'► .�_'. .�'� i1.ce( + \ :. '�fy . .� PARKING LOT10 . e `'Fv d ■ SIDEWALK/CU RB RECONFIGURED PU13LICIPRATE PARKING PUBLIC PROPERTY Y .'''•i,� ,` - /�, �.`- �. , 'v� ? fr €' �S - �,* _� PRIVATE PROPERTY RAISED CROSSWALK .€' �� fist ,i s�yv PARKING n PROPOSED 10'SHARED - - LONG TERM USE PATH # �..,. , -C t. ��-. � CITY GOVERNMENT +3 LIBRARY -21 FIRE DEPT +20 BAPTIST WALK 0 s. .�z \s,t ^ fir MODIFY PARKING TOTAL -9 Is -iy `w. �`��Iy� i f'F g$T: V' .''. Y' ON-ROAD BIKE PATH �rk1AINTAIN EXISTING SIDEL^JALK PAVEMENT MARKINGS PROPOSED 3'BUFFER P PROPOSED SIDEWALK • —�- �I � 10'CYCLETRAr,K 2J0 ABO 600 r� F. §_ p�,•i ;. iY y�_ Preferred Long Term Alternative 75 DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Continue to improve transit access Bus/BIKE ONLY LANES and operations Continue looking for opportunities to improve bus operations to decrease demand for parking • , _ After yielding to buses and bikes, /G drivers may CJ -" / /��EEt enter the bust WATERTOWNREMOVE EXIS �' _ VFINs bike lane to take MARKINGS UP TO Iec�uo�ec sToa uue/ ` < < \./ aright turn. i X�. / The bus/ bike lane cannot be f / s used as a No I driving lane. off nI the bus/p Obike lane. / / ---- w `��R10.116IR85 >I e+b1re I After yielding sTA so.3o R, to buses and bikes,drivers W may enter the bus/bike lane to ONLYparallel park. BUS QUEUEJUMP Cyclists LANE should"tak e the lane" and ride at R} RT comfortabla l 1 speed. / TREATMEWTiRERi- I R}.pL I .o/ i�� 6TA ST+SA RT 76 DRAFT 9. Reduce Parking Demand by Enhancing Access for Non- Driving Modes • Identify drop-off areas for carsharing ._ share (i.e. Uber/Lyft) • NO PARKING MON•THU 8p M,3AM FRI 11AM.MON 3AM ,000 Aw6"L=_,A;.t� VIP` 10 do ARTSAKH STREET WATERTOWN SQUARE COOLIDGE SQUARE 77 DRAFT 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares f • Parking requirements are a barrier to new businesses located in the commercial areas — There are around 560 vacant parking spaces in Coolidge Square and 815 in • Watertown Square at peak times, yet zoning requires that more valuable downtown land be devoted to increasing parking supply • Parking availability should NOT be a barrier to growth • • 78 DRAFT 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares • Consider changes to zoning to encourage new businesses Parking reductions - Payments in lieu of parking ' - Shared parking 1� I I 2.5 square feet 72 square feet 200 square feet 79 DRAFT 10. Adjust Parking & Zoning Standards to Encourage Investment in the Squares • Look into establishing a RLINGTON CENTER Parking Benefit District (PBD) ` — Increasing parking prices will BUSINESS OWNERS increase revenue • Additional funds can support: W — Improved crosswalks, sidewalks, lox 9,e ;o.r aX&&V about etc. — Wayfinding and signage NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS — Additional multimodal from parking meter income improvements (bicycle amenities) Wednesday March 1st at 8:30 am Establish a parking committee Regent Underground, 7 Medford Street ' — Prioritize and fund improvements RSVP toacarter@town.arlington.ma.us — Increasing parking prices will TAKE THE ONLINE SURVEY: increase revenue SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/GVPZXFS Save the date for the community • meeting March 30th at 6pm if Strategy Why Should We Do This? What Should We Do? Existing ledmology is nol user-friendly Replace old meters Upgrade Parking Payment Current meters only take coins Install new smart meters that adapt coins and creditldebrt cards Technology Permit program is not linked with parking lechnology Implement a Pay-by-Phone technology Consider kiosks in Municipal Lots _ Existing parking regulations are confusing Remove We limits from priced parking Current pricing does not spread parking demand Re-categorize unregulated on-street parking as'4-hour-time limit Watedown Square Municipal Lot and MI Auburn Street on-street spaces are full during peak weekend and weekday Create tiered parking zones in bolh Squares Price&Regulate to Manage hours Expand meloedparking Parking Demand and Create Municipal lots are priced the same as on-steel facilities Increase prices in-core parking zones Availability There is no incentive to park farther away Monrlor parking demand over time 83%of Wafedown Square survey respondents would prefer to park once and walk or bike between destinations Time limits are not business Iriendly Tliere is a parking crunch In 1jaiA%6Ic ,;,ee, Consider Reintroducing Parking Customers are highly influenced by proximily to destination Create more parking availability in prime on-street spaces in Key Areas(Off,Peak) Current on•dreet parking is full Consider adding parking spaces along Main Street and Mt Auburn Street in Watertown Square Mt Auburn Street Is 70%full almost all weekend _ Strongly Identify Municipal Muntcpal Lots are not easily visible E"Ish official names for public parlong lots Parking Lots by Developing a ' Almost 30%of respondents are not aware that Coolidge Square has public parking Invesl in standardized public parking slgnage Legible.Visible System Dneclronal signage is inconsrstenl Lot names Directions and wdlfung distances _ Invest in infrastructure upgrades Municipal Lots lack sidewalks and pedestrian paths to connect to businesses Improve the took.safely conditions,lighling,and pal hways in Municipal Lots to Municipal Parking Lots Municipal Lois lack adequate bicycle parking of aocommo iihorns Integrate the Watertown Community Path with the Watertown Square Municipal Lol upgrades _ Consider makmg Welts Avenue a two-way dreet to improve access to Wells Avenue Municipal lot from Mt Auburn Sti" _ Parking rules are not clear Publish a user-friendly parking map on the Town websde There is no easy way to walk between lots and destinations Add signage to direct drivers to underutilized lots and on-street spaces Improve Wayfinding and Signage Drivers are unaware of less-used parking locations Pn m ee parking areas are overwhelming for drivers 55%of Coolidge Square drivers say they have left because they were unable to find parking Private parking is underutilized during peak hours Pursue shared parking agreements Identify Privately Owned Off- There are few incentives€o share parking Consider a pilot project to open private parking for public use street Lots for Potential Shared There is no seamless shared parking program Develop a sample shared parking agreement Parking Opportrtnities Provide swvres to incent ovale owners to share parking Provide plowing•rnamlenance.new sipnage,andlor a share of meter revenue _ Watertown Square Local Business Permit program does not meet demand,while Coolidge Square permits are underutlzed Promote Local Business Permits in Coolidge Square • Watertown Square Municipal permit sell out every quarter Drred Coolidge Square Lpoyo Nor,n6,y i,the Nnchols Avenue parking Re-direct Employee Parking Permit programs are riot well publ loizecl Increase IN number at Local Business permits in Watertown Square Demand Permit programs are not linked with parking payment system and regulations Link permits to License Plate Recognition(LPR)system Emptoyees park all clay in prime locations,closest to storefromis Re-drect employee parking to peripheral nines _ Vacanl private parking rs not open to employees of other businesses As needed,use signage to designate employee spaces _ Pedestrian paths in Municipal Lots do not connect to commercial hubs Connect the Wells Avenue Municipal Lot to Coolidge Square with sidewalks and signage Reduce Overall Parking Demand People who bike do not have adequate infrastructure to park Iber bikes Prioritize pedestrian rnprovemenls Plan for more bicycle infrastructure by Enhancing Access for No n•Ve hi de Mad es Promote the Watertown Community Path and Charles River Greewey wilh wayfi nding signage • Continue to improve hansil access and operations dentify drop-off areas for carsharinp(i.e.llberlLyft) _ Parking requirements area barrier to businesses located in the commercial areas Consider changes to zoning to encourage new businesses Adjust Panting&Zoning There are around 560 vacant parking spaces in Coolidge Square and 815 in Watertown Square at peak limes,yet Parking reductions Standards to Encourage zoning requites that more valuable downtown land be devoted to increasing parking supply Payments in lieu of parking Investment in the Squares Parking availability should N07 Lee Lei, s.—lin Shared parking Look into establishing a Parking Benefit District(PBD] PBID funds can support improved crosswalks,sidewalks,wayfi riding,signage,infrashuclure,and other improvements 0 81 • November 19, 2018 ® Stantec THANK YOU .1 November 19, 2018 ® Stantec