Document 4
Municipal Parking Management Strategy
Implementation Plan
City of Ottawa
Prepared
For:
City of
Ottawa
April 2009
Municipal Parking Management Program
Key Strategic Initiatives to be undertaken during 2009 / 2010:
2009 Q2 Initiation of ByWard Market Local Area Parking Study
2009 Q2 Solicit applications for Parking Stakeholders Consultation Group membership
2009 Q 2 – Q4 Continue participation in Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Review (amendments to bylaw and changes to process will result)
2009 Q3 Amend Tariff of Fees Bylaw & Delegation of Authority Bylaw in accordance with the Parking Rate Setting Guideline
2009 Q3 Review possible reduction of Vanier on-street parking rates due to extremely low utilization rates.
2009 Q3 Create Parking Reserve Fund and restate 2009 budget
2009 Q3 First Meeting of the Parking Stakeholders Consultation Group
2009 Q4 Initiate Local Area Parking Study #2 (Area to be determined)
2010 Q1 Implement Pay and Display technology
2010 Q2 Initiate Local Area Parking Study #3 (Area to be determined)
2010 Q3 Initiate Local Area Parking Study #4 (Area to be determined)
2010 Q3 Submit 2011 Annual Budget and Work Plan to Transportation Committee and Council for Approval
Municipal Parking Management Program
Key Operational Initiatives Required during 2009 / 2010
· Continue operation of On-street Permit Program
· Continue operation of On-Street Paid Parking Program
· Continue operation of Off-Street Paid Parking Program
o Review all off-street facilities to identify opportunities to designate spaces and charge a preferential rate for scooters, motorcycles (1/2 price where practical), registered car/van pool vehicles, and smart cars.
o Install lock bolts for scooters at any designated two-wheeler spaces where required
o Continue to review and comment on circulations affecting the Municipal Parking Management Program including CIL applications, re-zoning applications, infra-structure circulations, and special projects (e.g. Lansdowne Live)
o Identify and respond to short-term parking deficiencies through changes to existing regulations or expansions of the City’s inventory of on-street metered spaces or off-street facilities and lots
o Identify and respond to the acute parking problems and needs associated with large festivals and special events
· Continue operation of Tour Bus Parking Program
· Continue operation of Marketing and Promotion Program
· Continue operation of Parking Enforcement Program