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Community Parking Program Updated March 2011 Citywide on-street parking changes In 2011, SDOT will be changing parking rates and extending paid parking hours in some areas to better manage demand. What does this mean for the U District? The current $2/hr rate will decrease to $1.50/hr starting this spring. Paid parking hours will extend to 8pm this summer. Learn more about these changes. Final parking study report In October 2010, we conducted an on-street parking study to get a sense of how parking is being used. The study represents a snapshot of average conditions that we will use, along with community input, to develop potential changes to parking. Here’s the final parking study report – dive in! Community outreach Staff will continue to work with U District community groups and businesses to identify parking challenges and opportunities through the Community Parking Program. To date, we have attended two meetings with each of the following groups: University Chamber Community Issues Committee, University District Community Council, and the Roosevelt Neighbors’ Alliance. Here’s the handout of key findings that we shared at the last round of community meetings in early 2011. Through the Community Parking Program, SDOT is working with U District stakeholders to develop a parking plan that balances neighborhood needs and meets City transportation and environmental goals. A previous assessment in 2005 resulted in new paid parking blocks and time limited blocks. This project will provide an opportunity to review existing paid blocks and see if there are opportunities to further improve neighborhood parking and access. Project Timeline
Get involved in the U District parking project Let us know where you’d like to see on-street parking improvements in the U District:
Contact Ruth Harper, (206) 684-4103, or ruth.harper@seattle.gov.
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