New Study Recommends Efficient On-Street Parking Pricing and Management

A new study identifies innovative approaches to efficiently manage San Francisco's curbside parking supply, particularly in neighborhoods.

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July 27, 2009, 6:00 AM PDT

By Todd Litman


The San Francisco Transportation Authority's On-Street Parking Management and Pricing Study assesses current parking policies and conditions, and investigate innovative approaches to more efficiently manage curbside parking. The study:

• Reviews San Francisco's existing on-street parking management programs and neighborhood parking conditions.

• Considers various strategies for improved management of on-street spaces.

• Investigates the potential for using innovative technologies and approaches, including variable pricing of on-street parking, more widely to manage demand and increase availability.

• Discusses residential parking management issues and explore the use of potential new parking revenues to support neighborhood transportation enhancements.

• Describes peer city parking management case studies.

• Makes recommendations for comprehensive neighborhood parking management to improve parking conditions and support policy goals.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in San Francisco County Transportation Authority

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