Washington Bill Would Cap Excessive Parking Mandates Around the State

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Comprehensive Parking Supply, Cost, and Price Analysis
Every time somebody purchases a vehicle they expect governments and businesses to provide parking for their use. These facilities are costly. For every dollar motorists spend on their vehicles somebody spends about a dollar on parking.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The start of the new year brought changes to parking in the city of Greensboro, but it has nothing to do with the spaces, fees or parking rules. It has everything to do with who is keeping an eye on parking problems. The City of Greensboro handed over parking enforcement to […]
Parking Reform Yields New Housing
As more cities eliminate or reduce their minimum parking requirements, the impact on housing supply is coming into focus.
Bateman Takes Aim at Washington’s Parking Mandates
# A new bill introduced at the state legislature by longtime housing advocate Jessica Bateman would represent a sea change, limiting the ability of cities and counties to mandate high amounts of parking.
RFK isn’t big enough for a stadium with NFL-sized parking
Mayor Bowser has said RFK is big enough for a stadium and everything else neighbors want. But with only 100 acres of developable land, the District will have to choose between new housing, retail, and community resources or a stadium with NFL-size parking lots.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Zoning
Sara Bronin’s new book, Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World, is a deep, accessible dive into the prosaic realms of urban planning.
Colchester parking spaces 'too narrow for modern vehicles'
A city is widening spaces in two of its car parks to accommodate larger cars.
Cothrum: Dallas is going to mess up the parking debate again
Dallas Cothrum: Dallas is debating parking ordinances again. The city should get away from parking minimums and let the market dictate how much land...
MTA Drivers: Slowest Bus in Manhattan Is Faster Since Congestion Pricing
The slowest bus in Lower Manhattan is moving faster this week since congestion pricing began, bus drivers say.
Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules
Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.
2024: The Year in Zoning
Cities and states are leaning on zoning reform to help stem the housing crisis and create more affordable, livable neighborhoods.
1,100 acres of southeast Denver gets ‘pedestrian-friendly’ development rules
Drive-thrus are discouraged and new buildings will be closer to the street after sprawling rezoning passes.
Newport Approves Free Beach Parking for Residents
The Newport City Council approved ordinance changes to alter the fee structure at Easton’s Beach, including introducing free seasonal parking for residents. Previously, residents paid $50 for a seasonal beach parking pass or $35 for seniors. The unanimous vote is the first reading of the ordinance amendments, which will require a second reading and vote
How a Euro-style pedestrian streetscape design came to America - Fast Company
Three new "street rooms" make for an unusually people-centric streetscape design in San Francisco's Mission Rock neighborhood.
Do You Have The Place Gene?
“Place” is one of the most common and ubiquitous of all human experiences. Yet most of us never think about it. Here's how to change that.
AI-Powered Cameras Deployed to Catch Parking Violations at Bus Stops
Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) and the city of Sacramento have deployed AI-powered cameras on buses to enforce parking regulations at bus stops throughout the city.
Paid parking expands by 23 percent across Dutch municipalities
Dutch municipalities are increasingly expanding paid parking zones, with the number of paid parking spaces rising by 23.4 percent over the past two years, according to a Spotzi analysis commissioned by EenVandaag. This growth follows a 30.5 percent increase between 2013 and 2022.
WMAR 2 News Baltimore
If there’s a chair, traffic cone, or even a garbage can in a parking spot, it’s generally understood that it should not be moved.
Eliminating parking requirements for Metro Vancouver developments could increase affordability: report
Building a parking stall in a Metro Vancouver real estate development can cost as much as $230,000, and many spots are sitting empty in buildings across the region, according to a new report.
NYC Finally Has Congestion Pricing—Now, the Free Parking Must Go
Giving away public space for automobiles makes little sense.
Boston city council consider eliminating parking
Housing Reform in the States: A Menu of Options for 2025
To address the high cost of housing, lawmakers across the country can learn from the experience of states such as Colorado, Tennessee, Connecticut, Arizona, and Montana. Options for reform include reversing regulatory overreach, streamlining procedures, improving legal frameworks, and updating construction standards.
Best of 2024: Giving Americans More Transportation Options Could Save Them $6.2 Trillion — Streetsblog USA
Yes, confronting car dependency can help cure climate change. But it can also put money back in Americans' pockets.
Seattle parking fines jump over 47% as city updates rates for 1st time since 2011
Seattle has raised the fees for parking fines citywide for the first time since 2011.
Belleville still wants a new downtown parking garage. How can the city pay for it?
City seeks a state grant to help pay for the garage. Developer wants it for residents of a proposed loft project in historic buildings.
This parking spot at a B.C. ski resort is selling for $110,000
Located in the Whistler Estates, parking stall #106 is just steps away from the base of the Blackcomb Gondola at British Columbia's best-known ski resort.
California to Prohibit Parking Near Crosswalks Starting in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, all California drivers will be prohibited from parking or stopping their vehicles within 20 feet of crosswalks.
Disneyland Resort Bans Guest Drop Offs, Mandates Parking – Here’s Why
During the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, crowds flooded Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
How Smaller Supermarkets Could Transform American Communities
Bigger is not always better.