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F.1 [~vcr Downtown Parking Study Inclusion of Parking in Strategic and Master Planning Processes -One of the most important outcomes of having a parking principles document is getting city administration buy-in of the importance of having parking represented in strategic and master planning processes. • Procedures for Managing Losses of Parking Supply (both temporary and long-term) -Having procedures/guidelines in place for the coordination and replacement of parking spaces lost due to new development is another benefit of establishing "parking planning" as a fundamental element of your parking principles. Definition and Communication of Parking Rules and Regulations -Having clearly defined parking rules and regulations is essential to any parking operation. How these rules and regulations are communicated can vary widely depending on the customer groups served and the environment. Having an effective communications plan can also keep your customers informed of changes brought on by construction and maintenance projects, implementation of new technologies, rate changes, new policies, etc. Additionally, a good communications plan can act as a marketing and public relations tool for downtown parking. Parking departments are often criticized because of misperceptions or a lack of information about the performance and contributions made by parking. Enforcing and Adjudicating Parking Rules and Regulations -Will parking enforcement be provided in downtown, and by whom? Defining who is responsible for day-to-day parking enforcement and adjudication is an important operational decision. Other key parking enforcement issues that should be defined include: Who defines parking enforcement policies? Who administers the adjudication process? Who set the rates for parking fines? Defining Parking Facility Maintenance Responsibilities -Parking facility maintenance is something that is too easily cut from capital budgets. The result is often a larger price tag at a later date and can involve significant operational disruptions. Identification of parking facility maintenance as an important parking management principle should not be overlooked. Maintenance becomes even more important if the system includes parking structures. • Special Event Parking - If any one area requires a cooperative effort from the larger community, it is providing parking for special events. If parking supplies are tight, even small events can have a big impact on available parking. Having awell-defined system for coordination of special events parking can provide improved service for all patrons. September 2007 Carl Walker, Inc. 36