Description
This measure involves updating parking facility design and curbside management policies to prioritize non- Single Occupancy Vehicle travel and manage parking demand through dynamic pricing, preferential parking, and other strategies.
Implementation Details
- Reclaim existing curb space to support transit, shuttles, carpools/vanpools, and micromobility zones.
- Install curb extensions and drop-off zones along festival corridors to enhance pedestrian safety and transit access.
Mitigation Potential
Curbside management reduces VMT by prioritizing space for high-occupancy and low-emission modes, facilitating efficient passenger pick-up/drop-off, minimizing vehicle circulation, and supporting first-mile/last-mile connections. While no clear quantification methods exist, this measure is often most effective when implemented with other strategies such as micromobility, prioritized parking, mobility hubs, or other strategies that are quantifiable.
Linked Strategies
Equity Considerations
Avoid replacing parking or curbside zones that service workers use such as delivery drivers, janitorial and maintenance staff, or other building support services.
Funding Sources
Operations and enforcement will most likely be managed by employers or property managers. Planning for alternative parking strategies can be funded through Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants and CMAQ. Proximity to transit and active transportation networks may impact eligibility to a broader range of funding programs.
Implemented in TAM Area
Current TDM Implementation
The TAM Strategic Vision Plan emphasizes alternatives to single-occupant driving, but curbside management is realized through various programs and jurisdictions in the County. Certain employers, like the County, provide priority parking for carpools and vanpools.
TDM Benefit Locations
More widespread and targeted implementation of this TDM strategy can improve parking for non-single occupancy trips and incentivize travel patterns that reduce VMT. This strategy will be particularly beneficial in areas with limited traffic and higher active transportation, like Downtown San Rafael and Novato.