South Western Region Rail Station Parking Study, 2009

Overview:

The Study is an examination of the many aspects of rail station parking in the Region, including:

• Roles and responsibilities related to managing and operating rail station parking and parking facilities;

• Cost of rail station parking (annual/monthly permits, daily/hourly rates);

• Permitting process used to manage wait lists, issue permits and enforce parking/permit rules and regulations;

• Capacity of rail station parking facilities (structures and surface lots); and

• Websites with parking information and services for commuters.

South Western Region Map

The objectives of the Study are:

• Verify rail station parking cost, permit and capacity figures;

• Gain an understanding of rail station parking conditions, management and operations;

• Develop a series of findings based on data collected and observations made;

• Provide a set of recommendations based on findings and the South Western Region Long Range Transportation Plan, 2007-2035; and

• Identify next steps that SWRPA can take to promote the implemenation of the recommendations.

The Study was completed by SWRPA, in coordination with: