State & Local

A tale of three cities

American City and County: Smart parking, which uses technology to make the most of existing parking resources, has created unprecedented opportunities for municipalities to better access mobility options, increase revenue, facilitate enforcement, meet sustainability goals and make the parking experience more efficient and customer-friendly. Three cities, in particular, stand out for their utilization of these solutions in innovative ways: Seattle: A Data-driven Approach Maximizes Limited Space Seattle has experienced unprecedented population growth during the past several years. Nearly 685,000 people share the narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington – reaching 2 million in the Greater Puget Sound area. This sudden growth has given rise to a myriad of parking and transportation issues, to which the city has applied forward-thinking, technology-centric solutions.  “We’ve taken a data-driven approach to how we manage curb space and public right-of-way,” says Mike Estey, manager of parking programs for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). Estey is also a member of the Smart Cities Collaborative, whose 16 city members work collectively to create policies, pilot emerging technology and share insights on how to tackle urban mobility challenges.  Seattle allows customers to pay at multi-space pay stations by credit card or by phone which not only makes it easier for the user but allows the city to gather data about peak-parking conditions and adjust hourly rates and/or time limits by neighborhood. This ensures a balanced, 70 to 85 percent occupancy and continuous space availability on each city block.

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