05.01 Presentation - Director Rules for Residential Parking Permit — original pdf

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DIRECTOR RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING Urban Transportation Commission May 6, 2025 Joseph Al-hajeri – Parking Enterprise Manager 1 5/6/2025 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW • AUSTIN'S RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING (RPP) PROGRAM HISTORY • PROGRAM OVERVIEW • SURVEY SNAPSHOTS • DIRECTOR RULES - KEY PROPOSED CHANGES • TIMELINE 2 5/6/2025 AUSTIN’S RPP PROGRAM HISTORY • RPP program was created in 1997 to address overflow parking from University of Texas students parking in adjacent neighborhoods. • City Code 12-5 establishes authority to issue permits • Original guidelines established in 1997, updated in 2011 – set intention and desired outcome for program • Currently 52 different zones • Approximately 6,000+ RPP spaces citywide 3 5/6/2025 PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Resident submits application & pays application fee ($350). • Staff reviews application / Meeting to discuss with applicant. • Staff creates documents needed for applicant to circulate resident petition. • Proposed RPP street must meet 60% support from other homeowners /residents. • If 60% support is reached, 2-week parking occupancy survey occurs with threshold of at least 75%* of all available legal parking spaces occupied by a parked vehicle • Engineer review, sign install, permit distribution 4 5/6/2025 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Applications Approved 1997 -2024 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 7 9 9 1 8 9 9 1 9 9 9 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 5 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 7 0 0 2 8 0 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 3 1 0 2 4 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 6 1 0 2 7 1 0 2 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 Total Permits Issued = 3,413 Logged 3-1-1 CSR’s = 1,949 Citations Issued = 6,447 Yearly Resident Permit 1st permit 2nd permit 3rd permit 4th permit 5th permit 6th permit Permit Cost $20 $25 $30 $35 $60 $70 * Day use pass is $5 per pass 5 5/6/2025 SURVEY SNAPSHOTS • Participants - Over 750 • Responses - Over 5,500 • Comments - Over 2,100 6 5/6/2025 SURVEY SNAPSHOTS 7 5/6/2025 SURVEY SNAPSHOTS Predominant Sentiment: Negative to Critical • Many respondents expressed strong opposition to the RPP program. • Common complaints include perceived unfairness, poor implementation, and a lack of enforcement of existing rules. • Several responses contained emotionally charged or profane language, demonstrating level of discontent. Constructive But Critical • Several respondents offered thoughtful critiques of the current system. • Recommendations included improving access for renters, reducing or eliminating fees, and better communication of the program's goals. Supportive Sentiment (Minority) • A smaller subset of comments expressed support for RPP as a necessary tool to manage residential congestion and protect neighborhood parking. Estimated Distribution of Sentiment: • Negative or Critical: ~60–70% • Constructive/Neutral: ~20–30% • Supportive/Positive: ~5–10% 8 5/6/2025 SURVEY SNAPSHOTS • "City streets are owned by everyone... Parking your private motor vehicle on the street in front of your house is a privilege, not an entitlement." • "Before you pass any more... vehicular laws, start enforcing the ones already on the books." • "RPP makes sense in theory, but it needs to be equitable. Renters in multifamily housing are excluded and that’s not fair." 9 5/6/2025 DIRECTOR RULES – KEY PROPOSED CHANGES Program Element Current Guideline Proposed Rule Eligibility to Request RPP Resident on the street Requires the homeowner or approved designee Determination of Appropriate Parking Solutions Only RPP considered Review for best solution to meet the needs of the area Public Notification Applicant pays and installs signs TPW generates & installs signs Level of Support Requirement Parking Study Approval Criteria • • • • 60% for RPP 66.7% for RPP-VMU 75% on two or more days over 2-week period 25% commuters / non-residents on the street 66.7% for all • • 75% on average over 2-week period 50% commuters/non-residents 10 5/6/2025 DIRECTOR RULES – KEY PROPOSED CHANGES Program Element Current Guideline Proposed Rule Permit Types Eligibility Criteria • Resident Visitor • • Day Use & Construction • • Proof of residency Vehicle Registration Reevaluation of existing None Permit Revocation Broad Director authority *Permit fee structure • No changes to permit types • Affordable permit • Number of permits = on-site parking availability • • • • • Proof of residency Vehicle insurance matches address Periodic parking studies < 66% households with permits Significant changes to demand drivers • Criteria for Misuse, chronic violations, and failure to correct. • Outlined appeal process 11 5/6/2025 PROPOSED TIMELINE Milestone Rule set finalized Date/Timeframe May 1, 2025 Public posting of Director rules / Public comment period begins Public comment period ends (per City Code §1-2-5) Response to comments and summary posted May 5, 2025 June 4, 2025 July 3, 2025 Details Internal drafting of rules completed (including legal review and approval) City Clerk’s office All responses documented and reviewed Completes requirements of director rules process – includes final legal review before City clerk adoption Notice of rule adoption July 10, 2025 New Director rules adopted 12 5/6/2025 Questions/Discussion Joseph Al-hajeri – Parking Enterprise Manager