Wellington West Local Area Parking Study Public Open House March 30, 2016
Public Open House WELCOME!! This is a key milestone of the current Local Area Parking Study for Wellington West. The purpose is to present data and issues that have been identified and solicit additional feedback prior to developing recommendations.
Public Open House 20 minute presentation followed by a Q&A period Topics of the presentation: 1) Background 2) Methodology & data overview 3) Key issues identified to-date 4) Process going forward Additional time to view the boards after and submit feedback on issues / concerns
The City s Parking Management Program Municipal Parking Management Strategy (MPMS) o Clear objectives for the program: Ensure a supply of available, convenient and accessible short-term parking in support of businesses Achieving balance with residential side streets that are impacted by parking generators Promote alternate modes of transportation
The City s Parking Management Program The MPMS helps to clarify the threshold when parking is considered to be an issue: o 85% = Practical Capacity o Less than 85%, there is generally at least 1-2 spaces open per block o More than 85%, there is a shortage of parking and visitors are forced to circle in search of a space, or leave Local Area Parking Studies are a key mechanism to evaluate and assess parking in order to ensure the objectives of the program are achieved.
Parking Management Toolbox Supply of Parking Spaces The number of publicly available parking spaces in an area defines how much supply is available for those seeking parking. These tools can help us adjust this supply in order to respond to varying levels of demand 1) Municipal Parking Lot Supply 2) Curb-Side Street Parking Supply 3) Agreements with Developers 4) Zoning Provision Adjustments Availability of Parking on Demand Where there is high demand for parking, we work to improve rates of turn-over to ensure more spaces are free when needed. These tools can encourage turnover, or make available spaces more apparent. 5) Curb-Side Parking Regulations 6) Enforcement Levels 7) Parking Price Adjustments 8) Off-Street Parking Visibility / Promotion Alternative Modes of Transportation One important way to reduce parking pressure and improve our City is to reduce the number of cars competing for spaces. These tools help us promote walking, transit, and alternative modes of transportation. 9) Bicycle Parking 10) Transit Service 11) Measures to Reduce Employee Parking Demand 12) Car-sharing / Car-pooling Promotion
Local Area Parking Study Process 1) Data collection 2) Analysis (we are here) 3) Finalize Issues 4) Develop Recommendations 5) Final Report
Wellington West Study Area Purpose Scope
Data Collection Inventory On-Street & Off-Street Parking Occupancy Data o Spring & Fall periods Parking Duration (Turnover) Data o Sampling approach portions of Wellington Street & some side streets Other Data o Enforcement o Population / employment forecasting o Modal split (travel data) o Developments o Land use information o Bicycle Parking Feedback o Travel (Intercept) Surveys o Consultation
Consultation Start-Up Notice Community-Level Meetings o Councillor s Town Hall o Community Association representatives o BIA Intercept Surveys o 499 respondents o 414 specific follow-up comments / concerns Public Open House
Results Summary Significant amount of data Inventory: Location Paid Spaces Unpaid Spaces Total On-Street 94 1,748 1,839 Off-Street 927 1,836 2,763 Total 1,018 3,584 4,602 Peak times Wellington Street:
Key Issues Identified To-Date Based on analysis and feedback: 1) Shortage of available on-street parking in areas 2) Inconsistent time limits 3) Some long-term on-street parking is occurring 4) Loading / unloading requirements create issues 5) Location of paid parking around Holland Cross creates problem for residents 6) More bike parking options needed 7) Safety issues created at some specific locations due to parking Not a final list continuing process
Issues Shortage of available on-street parking in areas
Issues (continued) Times Clarendon to Holland Carruthers to Garland Morning 85% 61% Midday 98% 68% Afternoon 74% 66% Evening 76% 82% Saturday morning 85% 80% Saturday midday 89% 84% Saturday afternoon 89% 91% Saturday evening 80% 89% Sunday morning 85% 75% Sunday midday 78% 75% Sunday afternoon 76% 89% Sunday evening 46% 77%
Issues Inconsistent time limits
Issues Some long-term on-street parking is occurring Along Wellington Street: o 5-10% of vehicles parking beyond time limit Side streets: o 20-30% of vehicles parking beyond time limit Vehicles at 9am on Wellington Street (weekday):
Issues Loading / unloading requirements create issues Loading zones identified as an issue / concern from different perspectives: o Remove parking spaces for all visitors to the area o Are most commonly not being used (empty) o Create congestion / safety issues, particularly when multiple trucks
Issues More bike parking options needed Came up frequently during the intercept surveys 15 people identified that there was not enough bike parking Safety issues created at some specific locations due to parking Through feedback / consultation, some concerns identified: o Parking too close to intersections Hinton at Wellington and Wellington at Parkdale o Parking creates issues on narrow streets McCormick o Issues when there are multiple delivery trucks at one location
Issues Location of paid parking around Holland Cross
Next Steps Still receiving input on parking-related issues / concerns until April 29th When all feedback is in, will develop Kitchissippi Parking Strategy with recommendations for Wellington West (to be tabled in the Fall) Direct feedback to: Scott Caldwell scott.caldwell@ottawa.ca 613-580-2424 ext. 27581