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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPalm Springs Parking Study PresentationPS Resorts & City of Palm Springs Updated Downtown Parking Study Findings and Recommendations February 13, 2025 Presentation - Page 1 Project Timeline 1 January - March 2024 •Project kickoff •Company- wide site assessment April - June 2024 July – September 2024 •Data collection – May 9 & May 11 •Process data collection results •Draft initial round of recommendations •In-person & virtual community meetings •Updates to draft recommendations October 2024 •Presentation to PS Resorts Board of final recommendations for Downtown parking updates Presentation - Page 2 Identifying Core Root Issues •Band-Aid solutions become overwhelming to manage •Chasing the tail •Restrictions push the problem elsewhere •Proactive vs. reactive approach to parking management 2 •Accurately addressing problems •Make data-driven decisions •Compliance based approach to managing parking Presentation - Page 3 Executive Summary •Key Takeaways: o Public parking garages are underutilized o Signage and wayfinding are confusing and lack uniformity o On-street parking is often used by employees due to minimal enforcement and long time-limits o Ongoing data collection will be important for future policy decisions 3Presentation - Page 4 Data Results & Findings •Occupancy o All days, all times – average occupancy is 29% o The majority of off-street lots experience below 50% occupancy o Only four block faces in the study area reach 70-85% occupancy 4 Data Collection (4x per day) •Thursday, May 9, 2024 •Saturday, May 11, 2024 License Plate Recognition (LPR) & drone technology Total Inventory o 359 on-street spaces o 1,927 off-street spaces Presentation - Page 5 Recommendations •Signage and Wayfinding o Comprehensive signage plan with a cohesive stylistic design Mid-century modern style o Establish digital signage along Palm Canyon Drive & Indian Canyon Drive o Commission local artists to revitalize both parking garages o Explore shared parking agreements with businesses that close in the early evening 5 Example of Vibrant Palm Springs Signage. Downtown Parking Garage, South Palm Springs.Presentation - Page 6 Recommendations •Parking Enforcement o Utilize license plate recognition (LPR) technology to optimize enforcement and assist in data collection o Explore municipal enforcement opportunities to patrol La Plaza o Deploy consistent enforcement that patrols on- and off-street locations throughout Downtown Both parking garages Municipal parking lots On-street parking spaces 6Existing Public Safety Camera Signage. Presentation - Page 7 Recommendations •Facility Maintenance and Upkeep o Introduce a routine maintenance plan for both garages o Pedestrian improvements - safe, well-lit, clean, and inviting o Incorporate additional shade options by installing solar panels on the garage roofs 7 Existing Shade Options atop South Downtown Parking Garage. Chain link fence in Downtown Parking Garage. Presentation - Page 8 Recommendations •On- and Off -Street Time Limits o Adjust time limits to encourage turnover among business owners, employees, and visitors o Establish a no re-parking ordinance o Introduce a special event parking management plan o Expand the existing employee parking permit program o Update painted on-street parking spaces to a standard size 8 Existing On-Street Time Limits. Presentation - Page 9 Questions or feedback? Please contact: PalmSprings@DixonResourcesUnlimited.com Presentation - Page 10 Data Results & Findings •Length of Stay o On average, 92% of visitors parked and stayed in Downtown for 0-3 hours, consistent with on-street time limits 10Presentation - Page 11 Community Outreach •Four community outreach meetings were held in September 2024 o Two in-person meetings o Two virtual meetings o Approximate total attendance: 40-45 community members 11 •Feedback included: o Safety in the garages is important o Consider investments in digital signage and wayfinding o Interest in Employee Parking Permit Program o Concern about restoration of the historic Plaza Theater In-person community outreach meeting. Presentation - Page 12