Charging for Parking

Surface Parking

The Most Effective Way to Reduce Employee Driving

The single most effective way a major employer in Seattle found to reduce solo driving was to charge employees for parking, but ruling-out monthly permits. An innovative method was adopted to charge workers on a daily basis

August 15, 2017 - The Seattle Times

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Induced Demand Explained (or Why We Can't Build Our Way Out of Congestion)

In case you need an easy link to reference when encountering arguments in favor of widening roads and freeways as a solution for traffic, Adam Mann provides an accessible and clear explainer article that sums up the limitations of such strategies.

June 18, 2014 - Wired

Bay Area Commuters Clamor for More Ferry Service

Several days a week dissatisfied patrons are left behind when full boats depart the Larkspur Ferry Terminal in Marin County. More ferries to SF are planned, as are new parking fees at the terminal and shuttle service for those who forgo driving.

May 17, 2013 - Marin Independent Journal

Ventura, CA Transitions To Paid Parking, Under Mayor Bill Fulton

Like anything 'free', it's difficult to make the transition to charging, especially when you are City Hall, but pay stations are on their way that will apply charges on the busier streets to 10pm or midnight while the parking garage will be 'free'.

February 1, 2010 - Ventura County Star

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