STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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A resolution authorizing the adoption of the City of Dallas On-Street Parking and Curb Management Policy - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for future costs)
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BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2021, the City Council unanimously adopted the Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP), also known as Connect Dallas by Resolution No. 21-0691. The SMP provides a framework for developing transportation policies, programs, and investment strategies by incorporating integrated transportation decision-making with housing, economic vitality, equity, environmental sustainability, innovation, and safety.
One of the policy recommendations within the SMP is to “Proactively Manage the City’s Curbside Assets.” As such, City staff, with input from stakeholders and the public, have been working to develop a comprehensive on-street parking management strategy and policy implementation plan referred to as the City of Dallas On-Street Parking and Curb Management Policy. The policy has garnered support from the Greater Dallas Planning Council.
The purpose of the On-Street Parking and Curb Management Policy is to further the SMP’s recommendation and create a more detailed set of policies and action items focused specifically on the following areas:
• Parking meters
• Time restrictions
• On-street signage
• Curb lane policies
• Loading zones (i.e. commercial, passenger, and autonomous vehicles)
• Special Users (i.e. residential, employee, and Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Access, safety, and equity
• Usage and prioritization
The proposed policy framework offers a range of solutions that are sensitive to land use, neighborhood context, density, and existing infrastructure. Many community organizations and City staff contributed to the policy language to ensure that the goals, policies, and strategies are achievable and fit within the context of the City of Dallas’ many diverse and unique neighborhoods.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 23, 2020, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the addition of a comprehensive parking system management strategy and policy implementation plan by Resolution No. 20-1424.
On April 28, 2021, the City Council authorized the adoption of the City of Dallas SMP, known as Connect Dallas, and the coordination of initiatives and partnerships necessary to implement the actions and goals set forth in the SMP by Resolution No. 21-0691.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 16, 2021. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=9708878&GUID=CBE8865C-9870-4782-B799-A82997CCA2E9>
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the “Curb Lane Management Policy Study” on October 18, 2021.
The City Council was briefed on the “On-Street Parking and Curb Management Policy Study” on January 19, 2022.
The City Council was briefed on the “On-Street Parking and Curb Lane Management Policy” on January 18, 2023.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on July 7, 2023. <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdallascityhall.com%2Fgovernment%2Fcitymanager%2FDocuments%2FFY%252022-23%2520Memos%2FMCC%2520Memo_%2520On-Street%2520Parking%2520and%2520Curb%2520Management%2520Policy%2520Update_v5%2520(003)_draft%2520(003).pdf&data=05%7C02%7Candreina.rocha%40dallas.gov%7C1df8d7a9167646d7ce3308dc75235469%7C2935709ec10c4809a302852d369f8700%7C0%7C0%7C638514041809733694%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kvLsZ3TCD9M44uJVBREfcTgTgruDCjCrrppSCbNI82A%3D&reserved=0>
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 18, 2023. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12301745&GUID=204E85C4-19BF-4C64-83FF-F2DC744DA800>
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the “Curb Lane Management Policy Study” on December 5, 2023.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on February 9, 2024. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY23-24%20Memos/On-Street%20Parking%20and%20Curb%20Management%20Policy%20Update%201.12.24_v7%20%28002%29.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Future costs will include implementation of recommended improvements such as striping parking stalls; painting curbs and upgrading coin-operated parking meters; additional staff to support implementation and management of the program; professional services to conduct parking occupancy surveys; and implementation of other parking management technology to collect, manage, and communicate parking data.