act canada – sustainable mobility summit planning innovations in
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ACT Canada – Sustainable Mobility Summit Planning Innovations in Practice – Session 6B
Tuesday November 23, 2010
lPresentation OutlineC t t f Mi i Cit C tContext of Mississauga City CentreImplementing Paid Parking and TDM
Municipal FacilitiesMunicipal FacilitiesNew Post‐Secondary Campus Development
Challenges and OpportunitiesChallenges and Opportunities
History of Mississauga City CentreSquare One Regional Square One Regional Shopping Mall (1973)Civic Buildings:
City Hall (1984)City Hall (1984)Central Library (1991)Performing Arts Centre (1997)( 997)
High rise office developmentMajor transit bus jterminals (local and regional)Environment is not urban or pedestrian friendly or pedestrian friendly
l f hDevelopment of the City Centre Identified as an Urban Identified as an Urban Growth Centre by Province
Target of doubling 2001 density by 2031
Identified as Mobility Hub by Metrolinx
East ‐West Bus Rapid East West Bus Rapid Transit (2013)North‐South Light Rail (future)
Goal of creating a vibrant downtown
Master Plan process Master Plan process recently completed
kCity Centre Parking StrategyP d d b BA G T t ti C lt tProduced by BA Group, Transportation ConsultantsEndorsed by Council, February 2009P i G lPrimary Goals:
Support Good Urban DesignFoster Economic DevelopmentpImplement transportation demand management (TDM) by influencing commuter mode choice through parking supply management and pricing
“ h h f k ”“The High Cost of Free Parking”Underground parking costs $38 000 / parking stall to Underground parking costs ~$38,000 / parking stall to construct
Structured parking costs at least $125 / month / stall
Other costs to society:Other costs to society:Cost of congestion: $73 / month / stallCost of emissions: $44 / month / stall
Without parking charges, “everybody” pays.(Source: Shoup, 2005)
Steps to Implementing Paid ParkingC l t d i f id ki t h l (F ll )Completed review of paid parking technology (Fall 2009)
Functional Needs i.e. traffic flowOperational Requirements i.e. staffingp q gCostSafety
Parking garage modifications construction (underway)Establishment of parking fees (July 2010)D l t f E l P id P ki P li (J l )Development of Employee Paid Parking Policy (July 2010)Operational planning (ongoing)Consultation with stakeholders (ongoing)Consultation with stakeholders (ongoing)
l dRevitalized Civic SquareParking gmodifications coordinated with project to update i i civic squareUpdate of under‐used square for
d programmed space for public events and festivalsP ti ll f d d b Partially funded by Federal Infrastructure Stimulus FundsStimulus Funds
k d fParking Garage ModificationsS f k i l dScope of work includes:
new public elevatorcomplete painting of facilitycomplete painting of facilitybike parking roomsreserved carpool parking & p p gmotorcycle parkingPay and Display machines Note: funding for bike parking rooms provided
by Metrolinx (Bikelinx Program)
new signage and way‐findingsecurity enhancements
bl h kEstablishing Parking FeesI d t i i ff t t ki fIn determining off‐street parking fees:
Recommendations from the Parking StrategyReviewed existing off street parking rates in Mississauga Reviewed existing off‐street parking rates in Mississauga Benchmarked other municipalities
Variety of parking rate options available:Hourly, daily, overnight, multi‐visit, monthly, semesterOptimizes flexibility for visitors, employees and students
kParking Fee Structure
Approved July 2010, effective April 2011Hourly: $1.50Daily: $6Public monthly: $65Employee:Employee:
Carpool monthly: $20Full‐time monthly: $35 / Part‐time monthly: $24Yearly: $375
Multi‐visit cards: variousFees in effect at all times consistent with on streetFees in effect at all times, consistent with on‐street
lNew Corporate Policy –Employee Paid ParkingEmployee Paid ParkingApproved July 2010, effective April 2011
Details criteria for establishing paid parking at a facilityDetails criteria for establishing paid parking at a facility.Specifies where paid parking is in effect.Outlines reserved parking allocation and access to secured garage.Outlines criteria for provision of parking permits and reimbursement.Supports Smart Commute alternatives.
lKey ElementsL i C i iLocation Criteria:
Employees pay to park where the public pays to parkA market for paid parking exists in the areaA market for paid parking exists in the areaAvailability of access to transit
All employees and Members of Council pay to park at All employees and Members of Council pay to park at affected facilities except where daily use (5 days / week) of a personal vehicle is a job requirement.Reimbursement permitted to employees from other facilities for parking expenses for business travel to affected facilitiesaffected facilities.
l lEmployee Business TravelC All i lCar Allowance continues to applyEncourage alternatives where practical, appropriate, cost‐effective, and pre‐approved: ‐ Teleconference‐ Carpooling‐ TransitTransit‐ Cycling (new policy approved for reimbursement equivalent to
transit fare for same trip, minimum 1km distance)Taxi / Car Share‐ Taxi / Car Share
Current TDM InitiativesCarpool Zone Program available
Ridematching website and promotions to carpool.
( l d ))Discount Transit Program (Pilot underway))50% Discount on Mississauga Transit monthly passes for eligible employees as incentive to increase ridership.
. Emergency Ride Home available“Commuting insurance” for employees who carpool, take transit, bike or walk.C h f d h h f l Covers the cost of a ride home in the case of a personal emergency or unplanned overtime. Reimbursement of up to $50, four times per year.
New TDM InitiativesP f i l R d C l Preferential Reserved Carpool Parking
Promotional free period:Promotional free period:April, May and June 2011
New Secure Bike ParkingCard‐access securedSeparate ventilationSeparate ventilationFor employees and the publicp
l f lAlternatives for Business Travel
Employee Bike Share availablel f b k f lFleet of bikes at Civic Centre for employee use
“Car Share” program (proposed)Car Share program (proposed)Shared vehicles bookable by the hourExamples from Toronto: Examples from Toronto: AutoShare and ZipCarPlanning underway for g yCity Centre launch in 2011
h d llNew Sheridan College CampusCit P t d ith City Partnered with Sheridan College in new campuse ca pusPhase 1 – 1800 students opens September 2011Pedestrian‐first d i fl h t t design: flush street, roundaboutLEED Gold buildingLEED Gold building
k f h dParking for SheridanMunicipally owned and operated parkingMunicipally owned and operated parkingSupply rate of 0.2 spaces/studentLow‐impact development techniques p p qincorporated:
BioswalesPorous asphaltPorous asphalt
Parking to be “shared”Exclusive for Sheridan College during peak times, otherwise will function as public municipal parkingTools: Minor Zoning Variance, Parking License Agreement with the campus, control over parking fees
f h dTDM for SheridanTDM Plan required as condition of developmentTDM Plan required as condition of development
Submitted by Sheridan and approved by Commissioner of Transportation and Works, June 2010T l G d L A Si Pl ATools: Ground Lease Agreement, Site Plan Agreement
TDM Plan included:TMA membershippBike parking, lockers and showers Promotions for commuting optionsCommitment to pursue transit incentivesCommitment to pursue transit incentives
Employee discount transit programEncourage student union to partner on UPASS
M it i d l d t i tMonitoring and plan update requirements
h ll dChallenges and OpportunitiesChallenges:Challenges:
Must have political support at the highest level.Competing and conflicting priorities (i.e. concern that parking fees will discourage visitors to the area)parking fees will discourage visitors to the area).Free and abundant retail parking as the white elephant.Pressure to erode paid parking environment with exceptionsfor certain groups.for certain groups.Risk of “tainting” TDM with strong disincentives.
Opportunities:Opportunities:Support for new TDM initiatives is strong.Impact of parking fees on mode choice will be demonstrated.Expect to see uptake in all alternative modes Expect to see uptake in all alternative modes.
h kThank YouQ ti ?Questions?
C t t i f tiContact information:
Jacquelyn Hayward GulatiJacquelyn Hayward GulatiTDM Coordinator, City of Mississauga905‐615‐3200 ext. 53849 5 5 3 53 [email protected]