City of Paso Robles has approved updated parking plan
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The City Council of Paso Robles has approved an updated Access and Parking Management Plan.
The new parking and access plan attempts to align the city's Downtown Concept Plan, the Active Transportation Plan, the Mobility Specific Plan as well as the city's climate action goal of carbon neutrality by 2035 explains the 2023 Access and Parking Management Plan.
The introduction of the plan explains this is considered a "living document" and subject to review and future updates.
The primary strategy is to encourage off-street parking in larger structures while limiting on-street parking to accessibility needs and alternative forms of transport, such as bicycles.
Here are some of the strategies included to support resident access and parking:
- Amend City wayfinding and signage plan to include parking
- Continue transition to virtual parking permits
- Continue to expand off-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for vehicles and e-bikes
- Implement an ordinance to promote safe and secure parking facilities
- Expand downtown parking permit options to include daily parking bundles
- Switch downtown parking permits to daily parking permits
- Continue to develop a strategy to install new bike parking
- Continue to promote bicycle valet parking
- Continue to modify downtown streets consistent with the Downtown Concept Plan
Some strategies are directed towards downtown businesses and employees:
- Offer a “transportation wallet” benefit to downtown employees
- Implement a bike share program
- Offer commuter permits based on block-by-block availability
The plan also intends to address visitor access and parking:
- Implement tier-based pricing
- Implement demand-based pricing
Next, the city will evaluate the impact of parking rate changes as parking charges are the Parking Services Division's source of funding.
For more information, visit the city's Parking Services webpage. A link on that page will take you to the 2023 Access and Parking Management Plan.
