Congestion Management / Crash Mitigation Process

A Feasibility Study on Implementing HOV, Reversible Lanes or Time-of-Day Parking Strategies

Time-of-Day Parking Restrictions

Time-of-day parking restrictions allow for on-street parking during off-peak traffic
conditions, but prohibit parking during peak periods when all lanes are needed to
handle traffic demands. Allowing parking during off-peak periods is often seen as a
benefit for adjacent businesses and residents.
Three case studies of time-of-day parking restrictions were examined:

16th Street, 2900 to 3300 block, Washington, D.C.

North Miami Avenue, 20th Street to 56th Street, Miami, Florida

Main Street, 15th Street East to 25th Street East, Richmond, Virginia.

The successes and challenges are summarized for each of these case studies below.

Washington, D.C. - 16th Street Time-of-Day Parking

Discussions with the
Columbia

District of

Department

of

Transportation staff regarding the

implementation
parking on
very

16th

positive

of

time-of-day

Street indicated a
result,

with

high

turnover of parking spaces which

provides customers opportunities to
find parking throughout the day,
parking spaces were not left
empty

confirming

there

was

16th Street, Washington, DC

parking demand, and a good experience with the convenience of cell phone payment
options.

The agency noted the importance of a good signing program that clearly

displays the restricted hours and fines and a need for strong enforcement, at least
until the public becomes familiar with the restrictions. The agency also noted the
importance of accommodating delivery vehicles immediately before and after restricted
periods by allowing deliveries early in the morning. Support of the local business
community has been very positive, as the ability to park during off-peak periods has
been a convenience for customers.

Miami, FL North Miami Avenue, 20th Street to 56th Street

Discussions with Miami-Dade County staff identified a real success story with the
application of peak-period parking restrictions. With approximately 30,000 vehicles
per day, staff noted that directional peaking in this corridor is very high, with a 75% to

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A Feasibility Study on Implementing HOV, Reversible Lanes or Time-of-Day Parking Strategies

25% directional split in the peak periods. As a result, parking needed to be restricted
during peak periods, but could be allowed in off-peak times.
Although there was some initial
confusion, after a period of a few
weeks,

the

commonly

restrictions

accepted.

were

On-street

parking during off-peak periods

has

been

instrumental

to

improving customer access

many

stores

had

as

limited

provisions for parking.

North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL

Richmond, VA Main Street, 15th Street East to 25th Street East

Discussions with staff from the
City of Richmond indicated an
overwhelming

success.

Allowance of off-peak parking

has

been

credited

by

the

community as a critical boost to

downtown

revitalization

of

Richmond. It also has reduced

the

impact

of

parking

on

adjacent residential streets for

business purposes.

Main Street, Richmond, VA

Time-of-Day Parking General Conclusions

All three case studies noted the importance of a strong enforcement program,
complimented by, a good signage program indicating times and enforcement is
critical, particularly during the initial stages of implementation. Further, the decision to
require payment for parking is a separate discussion from simply allowing parking to
occur, and it needs to be presented and accepted by the local community.
Implementing the most current technology such as cell phone use for payment
technology is highly recommended to ensure ease of use and timely payment options.

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I. 14 Street, 2900 3000 block, Washington DC

Local contact
Damon Harvey, District DOT, Parking Manager, 202-671-0493
Facility type
Why candidate for LOSP
Largest issue / obstacle in providing
LOSP
What would you do differently
How was the success measured
How were problems measured
Was special funding used
Feds involved
Legal challenges
Public acceptance
Enforcement / control strategy
Maintenance
Special lighting
Transit allowed
Hours of operation
Segment length
Built on new or existing corridors
Benefit to Cost
Electronic fees
Limited access corridor
Merchants/residents involved
Total number of lanes
Towing
Managing / operating agency
Currently under operation?
Notes

Urban Arterial
Peak period congestion with limited street use during off peak
Drivers getting use to the parking on the street during the off hours
Place larger information signage at the beginning of the restriction
area
Utilization, land use / development increase, compliance
Enforcement, safety, development impacts, compliance
No, but as time went on, success was providing metering for income
No
None
Very positive acceptance form residents and merchants
Roadside signs / pavement markings / towing
Minimal
No
No, maybe in the future
M-F (9:00am-4:00pm) parking allowed
1.5 miles
Existing
No
Yes, cell phone parking meters
No
Yes
6
Yes
The District with private towing
Yes
Parking lanes are open to traffic during peak

Appendix Agencies Interviewed for Phase I of Study

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I. North Miami Avenue, 20 Street to 56 Street, North Miami, Florida

Local contact
Humberto Escandon, City of Miami, Fl., Parking Manager
Facility type
Why candidate for LOSP
Largest issue / obstacle in providing LOSP
What would you do differently
How was the success measured
How were problems measured
Was special funding used
Feds involved
Legal challenges
Public acceptance
Enforcement / control strategy
Maintenance
Special lighting
Transit allowed
Hours of operation
Segment length
Built on new or existing corridors
Benefit to Cost
Electronic fees
Limited access corridor
Merchants/residents involved
Total number of lanes
Towing
Managing / operating agency
Currently under operation?
Notes

Urban Arterial
Local business demand more parking, near their shops
Drivers getting use to the parking on the street during the off hours
Provided this opportunity sooner
Utilization of business enhanced with capacity of the road unchanged
Enforcement, safety, compliance
No
No
None
Very positive acceptance form residents and merchants
Towing
Minimal
No
No
M-F (9:00am-4:00pm) parking allowed
2.0 miles
Existing
No
No
No
Yes, public meetings regularly
4
Yes
City Parking Division
Yes
Parking lanes are open to traffic during peak

Appendix Agencies Interviewed for Phase I of Study

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I. Main Street, Downtown, Richmond, Virginia
Local contact
Thomas Flynn, traffic Engineer, City of Richmond, Virginia
Facility type
Why candidate for LOSP
Largest issue / obstacle in providing LOSP
What would you do differently
How was the success measured
How were problems measured
Was special funding used
Feds involved
Legal challenges
Public acceptance
Enforcement / control strategy
Maintenance
Special lighting
Transit allowed
Hours of operation
Segment length
Built on new or existing corridors
Benefit to Cost
Electronic fees
Limited access corridor
Merchants/residents involved
Total number of lanes
Towing
Managing / operating agency
Currently under operation?
Notes

Urban Arterial
Downtown parking a premium, spaces needed everywhere
Merchants wanted more time, no real obstacles
Provide truck bays on either end of the restrictions
Public acceptance
Enforcement
No, but metering became popular for the City
No
None
Very positive
Tickets, towing
Minimal
No
No
M-F (9:00am-4:00pm) parking allowed
2.0 miles
Existing
No
Yes, meters
No
Yes
4
Yes
The City with private towing
Yes
Successful

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