Hoboken Citywide Parking Master Plan 1 st Public Workshop June 11, 2014
Today’s Agenda • Open House 6:30-7:00 • Presentation 7:00-7:30 - Why are we here today? - What is the Hoboken Citywide Parking Master Plan? - What do we know so far? - How can you help? • Open House 7:30-8:30 2
Purpose of Today’s Meeting • Provide a basic overview of the project • Present some key Hoboken issues • Hear from you 3
Purpose of the Parking Master Plan • Develop a vision • Review the City’s existing policies and procedures • Present best practices from around the country and world • Develop a set of recommendations 4
Project Schedule Jun Jul Aug Sep 1 st Public Meeting 2 nd Stakeholder Meeting Complete Existing Conditions Assessment Draft Master Plan Report 3 rd Stakeholder Meeting 2 nd Public Meeting Final Master Plan Report
Hoboken is an attractive city.
Image Credit: Rory Leslie 7 Attractive Residential Streets
8 An Active Population
9 Quality Recreation and Vistas
A City of Change, Growth & Transit • Population grew by 14,000 people (36%) from 2000 to 2013 • Hoboken is a “young” city - 25-34 year olds are the largest age group • Hoboken leads the nation in public transit to work 10
But Also a City of Cars • Of Hoboken residents who work and live in car-owning households, 60% do not use those cars to get to work • 9,195 Hoboken residents drive to work outside the City • 8,488 Hoboken employees drive in from outside • Parking is always in demand 11
Key Corridors & Garages
Why does Hoboken have a parking problem?
Why? • There is high demand for parking yet most residents only use their cars occasionally • A coordinated effort at managing supply and demand is necessary - There are too many permits - Too much parking is free - Parking is too inexpensive • Unclear signage and policies • Lack of loading zones and/or commercial policies • Nonstandard system of driveways and curbcuts 14
Parking Pricing in the City • How much does it cost to park for 2 hours? Wednesday, 1-3pm Saturday, 9-11pm Permit/visitor on-street FREE! Permit/visitor on-street FREE! Metered Spot $2.00 Metered Spot FREE! Public Garage $10.00 Public Garage $15.00 • How much does it cost to park from 9am to 9pm on a weekday? $0.02 at $15/year Residential Permit $2.50 at $5/day Visitor Permit $12.00 at $1/hour Metered Spot (illegally feeding) $26.00 12 hour rate Public Garage 15
Guest Parking Issues • Hoboken’s residents and employees occupy parking otherwise intended for shoppers • Garages are significantly more expensive than street spaces • Metered spaces hard to find • Enforcement is strict with high penalties • Signage is confusing • Double-parked cars and deliveries create congestion and safety hazards 16
Parking in demand throughout the day • Residents – all day and overnight • Businesses – all day and late evening for employees, high turnover spots needed for customers • Restaurants – evening long- term for employees,evening short-term for customers • Events – long-term weekend and evening 17
How is parking managed today?
Parking Management Today The intent of the parking management program is to ensure the City’s parking inventory is utilized to the maximum capacity. • Most blocks have residential on one side and permit/visitor on the other. • Residential Side: Only available to residents with permits. Permits are issued after extensive residency and car registration verification. • Visitor Side: Available to residential or other permit holders with no time limit or all others with 4-hour limit. 19
Parking Management Today Parking Management Today - Violations Any violation with the City may result in an enforcement action. • Ticket - Pay on NJ Courts website or in person at violations window in City Hall • Boot - Given for parking in residential zone without permit or visitor parking over 4 hours - Call a number, pay a fine over the phone, receive unlocking code and return it to Garage D • Tow - Conducted by 1 of 3 private towing companies - Owner goes to tow pound directly to pay fine & retrieve 20
Guest Parking in the City • Guests have 4 parking options: On-street at a metered space. - $1/hour, 2-hour limit On-street on permit/visitor side. - FREE, 4-hour limit per day On-street with a visitor permit. - Permit must be purchased at HPU by Hoboken resident for $5/day (21¢ per hour) Off-street in a public or private - lot/garage. Rates variable based on time of day and day of week . 21
How can the Parking Master Plan Help?
Addressing main issues • We need to manage what we have more effectively: Simplify and clearly explain - parking rules to public Demand management - Sustainable mobility - Greater convenience for use - of garages More access to cars on an as - needed basis • Improve deliveries and commercial vehicle access • Simplify and improve existing enforcement mechanisms 23
Draft Vision Statement “The Hoboken Parking Master Plan aims to preserve public safety and enhance Hoboken’s livability by: Simplifying the management of the parking system; - Streamlining information; - Increasing the productivity of what we have; - Considering limited expansion of parking supply; - Expanding alternative transportation; and - Using technology tools - to make the system easier and more welcoming for residents and visitors to use and find parking when they need it.” 24
Some potential solutions for Hoboken’s parking issues
Signage, Education, and Enforcement • Updated, improved and condensed parking signage citywide • Citywide wayfinding program to public garages • Coordinated painted curbs program with explanatory signage • Consistent enforcement and violation types Pedestrian walk time signage in San Francisco (Source: SFMTA) 26
Consolidated Parking Website/App • Single-point web and app- based portal for all things parking • Simplified language • Real-time parking garage status • Can be used for purchase of residential permits, guest permits, business permits, etc. Similar parking permit website in use in West Hollywood, CA • Citywide information, maps and guidance 27
Dynamic Parking Pricing • Meter pricing varies by location and time of day • Smart meters - Real-time pricing and availability on web/app - Pay by phone/app • Look to SFPark Pilot for guidance SF Park’s Website: showing available curbs 28
City Parking On-Demand • Convenience of parking near home without the hassle of searching for parking • Residents pay to store their vehicles in areas of the City with less parking demand • Option 1: Pick-up/drop-off in front of a residence or business by driver from parking operator • Option 2: Residents drive vehicles themselves to this location and are shuttled home Wayfinding to available garage spaces in San Jose, CA 29
Community Transportation Hubs • Create a system of small transportation hubs scattered at key points around the City • 6 Hubs can put nearly the entire City within a ¼ mile (5 minute) walk • Available at these centers will be: - Small amounts of permit-based parking - Bike sharing - Car sharing - Citywide shuttles - Building shuttles - Taxis Sample walking circles in Hoboken 30
Consider Changing How We Operate • Eliminate free parking • Increase parking pricing in metered areas • Simplify the purchase & use of residential and guest permits • Increase the convenience of garages • Improve the appearance of parking garages • Expand parking supply in strategic locations • Combine with other features as described in Community Transportation Hubs 31
What’s Next?
Your Chance to Comment • Boards & Stickers • Survey 33
Next Steps • Use the feedback we gather today to: - Finalize our Existing Conditions review - Discuss with key stakeholders - Begin our Master Plan development • Meet here again to discuss Master Plan development • Finalize the Master Plan • For further information, please visit: - www.hobokennj.org/parkingplan (website launching soon) 34
Thank You • Open House until 8:30 35
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