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Parking Consulting Services
MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Study
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April 4, 2008
Miami Parking Authority
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Mr. Art Noriega
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Miami Parking Authority
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TIMOTHY HAAHS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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MIAMI, FL 33178
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RE: MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Parking Study — Final Draft
Miami, Florida
Dear Mr. Noriega:
Timothy Haahs and Associates (TimHaahs) has collected data and analyzed historical and
proposed future development in order to determine the estimated parking demand along the
Biscayne Boulevard corridor. Our study included an analysis of current conditions, future
projections, and recommendations. We would like to gather your comments from the Final Draft
in the next few weeks. At that time we will make changes where appropriate, and issue the final
report.
Thank you for allowing us to work with you on the future of Biscayne Boulevard. Please don't
hesitate to call either myself or Roamy Valera with any questions.
Very truly yours,
sa7L--)
Vicky 6agliano, MBA
Parking Specialist
Roamy Ralera
Vice -President
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PLANNING 1
ENGINEERING
1 ARCHITECTURE 1 PARKING
MiMo Biscayne Blvd
April 4, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND MARKET ANALYSIS 1
Scope and Methodology 2
Study Area 2
CURRENT PARKING CONDITIONS 4
Parking Inventory 4
Parking Demand _ 5
Current Parking Summary 7
FUTURE PARKING CONDITIONS 7
TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS 9
RECOMMENDATIONS 9
Parking Meters 9
Alley Parking Areas 10
Residential Parking Permit Program 10
On -Street Parking Areas _ 10
COST ESTIMATES 11
SUMMARY 11
FIGURES AND TABLES
Figure 1: Study Area Map with Block Identifiers 3
Figure 2: Current Parking Adequacy 7
Figure 3: Future Parking Adequacy 8
Table 1: Parking Inventory 4
Table 2: Parking Demand 5
Table 3: Parking Occupancy 6
Table 4: Future Developments 8
Appendix A: Future Developments
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND MARKET ANALYSIS 1
Scope and Methodology 2
Study Area 2
CURRENT PARKING CONDITIONS 4
Parking Inventory _ 4
Parking Demand 5
Current Parking Summary _ 7
FUTURE PARKING CONDITIONS 7
TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS 9
RECOMMEND, :-IONS 9
Parking Meters 9
Alley Parking Areas 10
Residential Parking Permit Program 10
On -Street Parking Areas _ 10
COST ESTIMATES 11
SUMMARY 11
FIGURES AND TABLES
Figure 1: Study Area Map with Block Identifiers 3
Figure 2: Current Parking Adequacy 7
Figure 3: Future Parking Adequacy 8
Table 1: Parking Inventory 4
Table 2: Parking Demand 5
Table 3: Parking Occupancy _ 6
Table 4: Future Developments 8
Appendix A: Future Developments
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MiMo Biscayne Blvd
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Introduction and Market Analysis
The Miami Parking Authority (MPA) has
retained Timothy Haahs and Associates,
Inc. (TimHaahs) to assist with planning
for the future growth along Biscayne
Boulevard as many of the older
businesses are replaced, renovated,
and/or upgraded to a higher caliber
business. As commercial activity
strengthens, the parking conditions and
demand will also increase. The study
includes a comprehensive
supply/demand analysis, transportation
analysis, and a preliminary financial
analysis which will address the financial
impact of our recommendations.
Biscayne Boulevard is not only a major north -south artery through Miami but also
a major cornerstone to the history of Miami. During the 1930's, 40's, and 50's, the
boulevard experienced significant growth and prosperity. The success was
primarily focused around the motels and restaurants. Biscayne Boulevard with the
numerous hotels flowing one after the other was the image many associated with
Miami. However, in 1959 when interstate 95 opened, the boulevard's role as the
primary north -south artery abruptly ended. As a result of the decreased traffic,
many of the motels suffered as many of the guests and tourists were now going
elsewhere. To make matters worse, drug related and criminal activity moved into
the once prosperous boulevard further worsening the conditions.
By the late 1980's many of the motels along the boulevard were vacant and
businesses were closed. To address the high number of abandoned buildings,
the city demolished all unsafe structures leaving empty lots behind. Again, the
situation worsened as the homeless population migrated into the area to find refuge. Not only was the
boulevard filled with crime and drugs, but also a large homeless population.
Finally, in the early 1990's neighborhood
residents along with merchants and
business owners began to work together
to revitalize Biscayne Boulevard. In 1992
the Neighborhood Enhancement Team
began the movement by locating their
office right on the boulevard. In the late
1990's, the Miami -Dade Commission
approved funding for an FDOT proposal
to rebuild Biscayne Boulevard while
improving traffic flow and beautification.
The FDOT plan includes street lighting,
landscaping, wider sidewalks, and center
medians. At the time of this study, a
majority of the work has been completed.
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Scope and Methodology
The following outlines the scope of services
performed for this study:
1. Held a discussion with MPA and Mimo
Biscayne Association representatives to
review the study objectives, boundaries, and
deliverables.
2. Inventoried all public and private parking
areas within the study area.
3. Conducted field observation and parking
occupancy counts during a typical busy day.
4. Discussed the current parking conditions and
future developments with MPA and Mimo
Biscayne Association representatives.
Estimated the future parking demand growth
over the next five years,
6. Conducted a field meeting with MPA and
Mimo Biscayne Association representatives to
physically walk along the boulevard and note
areas for potential parking -related
improvements.
7. Determined ideal locations to expand the
parking resources.
Explored transportation options suitable for a
linear district such as Biscayne Boulevard.
Estimated the costs for the recommended improvements and/or parking additions.
Study Area
The study area is defined as 77`h Street North to the north, one block east of Biscayne Boulevard to the east,
50th Street North to the south, and one block west of Biscayne Boulevard to the west. The study area was
selected to capture the parking conditions along the Biscayne Boulevard business corridor. The MPA does
not currently operate any parking facilities within the study area. A map of the study area is included on the
following page. In order to reference specific locations within the study area, TimHaahs has assigned each
block a number as noted in red.
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EGINERSARCHITECTS
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Figure 1: Study Area Map with Block Identifiers
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NE 76th SI 4
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Source: Timothy Haahs and Associates, Inc. 2008 and Microsoft Streets and Trips, 2006
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hCHTECT.
NG1ERS
MiMo Biscayne Blvd
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Current Parking Conditions
The first step in the data collection process included a detailed mapping and inventory of all on- and off-
street parking areas. The inventory collection process was conducted prior to the occupancy counts on
Monday, October 1, 2008. To organize the data collected, each parking area was identified according to the
block numbers listed in Figure 1. Over ten hours of observation was conducted during the inventory process.
The preparation of the parking inventory and map provided a better understanding of the parking conditions
on an additional day. Further, there were not any anomalies observed between the parking conditions on the
inventory collection day and the occupancy collection day.
As part of this study, we conducted field observation and data collection on Thursday, October 18th, 2007.
Occupancy data was collected during three intervals throughout the day. The first count was conducted
between the hours of 8 AM and 11AM. The second count was conducted between 12PM and 3PM and the
third and final count was conducted between 5PM and 8PM. All on -street and off-street parking areas were
included in the data collection.
Parking Inventory
The study area has been divided into 49 blocks or smaller sub -areas. The parking supply was collected by
area and noted as on- or off- street parking. Approximately 253 on -street parking spaces exist within the
study area. Some of the on -street spaces are metered while others are free of charge. Likewise, some of the
on -street spaces were physically marked on the pavement while others are not marked in any way.
Approximately 1,489 off-street parking spaces were counted within the study area. Please note, we did not
include parking spaces at private residences or multi -family homes. There are a total of 1 742 parking spaces
recorded and documented for this study. A detailed list of the parking inventory is included in Table 1 below.
Total
On -Street
Table 1:
Total
Parking
Parking Inventory
Block'
No.
Total
Off -Street
Block
No.
Total Total
Off -Street On -Street
Total
Parking
1
43
7
50
25
29
2
31
2
14
3
17
26
0
15
15
3
0
13
13
27
11
7
18
4
17
6
23
28
22
44
66
5
10
4
14
29
16
6
22
6
27
6
33
30
41
8
49
7
47
7
54
31
35
0
35
8
18
0
18
33
32
0
32
9
39
1
40
35
24
7
31
10
58
6
64
36
2
12
14
11
32
4
36
37
18
0
18
12
45
0
45
38
132
12
144
13
15
0
15
39
39
0
39
14
22
4
26
40
11
0
11
15
28
0
28
41
46
1
47
16
46
8
54
43
76
0
76
17
40
2
42
44
16
0
16
18
0
6
6
45
14
7
21
19
31
0
31
46
19
0
19
20
42
0
42
47
184
30
214
22 I
46
3
49
48
24
7
31
23
20
4
24
49
40
7
47
2
24
18
4
22
Total
, ' 489
253
1.742
,_
ource: Timothy Haahs and Associates, Inc.
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NGNEEi15f.HlrELis
MiMo Biscayne Blvd
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Parking Demand
The peak hour parking demand was observed during the evening demand count, between 5PM and 8PM
with 734 vehicles occupying the 1,742 available parking spaces. During the peak hour, 108 vehicles occupied
the on -street parking areas and 626 vehicles were parked in off-street parking lots. A detailed table of the
parking counts by block is included below.
Table 2: Parking Demand
Area
Block
No.
Parking Demand (8AM-12PM)
Total Total Total
Off -Street On -Street Parking
Parking Demand (12PM-3PM)
Total Total Total
Off -Street On -Street Parking
Parking Demand (5PM-8PM)
Total Total Total
Off -Street On -Street Parking
1
23
0
23
25
2
27
7
3
10
2
3
1
4
6
2
8
10
1
11
3
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
4
5
3
8
8
4
12
4
3
7
5
7
0
7
8
1
9
5
0
5
6
8
5
13
8
5
13
14
6
20
7
2
2
4
4
3
7
2
4
6
8
3
0
3
7
0
7
6
0
6
9
2
7
9
15
7
22
34
9
43
10
14
4
18
23
5
28
29
6
35
11
13
2
15
15
2
17
1
3
4
12
18
0
18
18
0
18
33
0
33
13
1
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
14
11
2
13
15
2
17
13
4
17
15
1
0
1
3
0
3
6
0
6
16
9
2
11
14
5
19
30
6
36
17
6
0
6
11
0
11
37
8
45
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
15
0
15
18
0
18
17
0
17
20
9
0
9
13
0
13
17
0
17
22
26
0
26
29
0
29
19
0
19
23
1
0
1
5
1
6
0
0
0
24
5
2
7
8
2
10
12
3
15
25
0
1
1
1
1
2
5
1
6
26
0
8
8
0
8
8
0
13
13
27
0
4
4
1
4
5
1
4
5
28
3
6
9
4
11
15
2
13
15
29
3
2
5
5
3
8
10
2
12
30
3
3
6
9
5
14
2
2
4
31
2
0
2
6
0
6
9
0
9
33
24
0
24
25
0
25
6
0
6
35
13
3
16
17
4
21
19
7
26
36
4
1
5
3
2
5
5
0
5
37
8
0
8
8
0
8
5
0
5
38
36
1
37
54
2
56
77
7
84
39
12
0
12
16
0
16
24
0
24
40
4
0
4
5
0
5
2
0
2
41
7
0
7
11
1
12
7
0
7
43
22
0
22
26
0
26
43
0
43
44
12
0
12
13
0
13
13
0
13
45
2
0
2
3
0
3
2
0
2
46
3
0
3
2
0
2
3
0
3
47
89
3
92
107
5
112
89
2
91
48
3
0
3
4
1
5
2
0
2
49
1 4
0
4
9
2
11
4
0
4
Total
436
63
499
, 584
92
676
- 626
108
734
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ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS
MiMo Biscayne Blvd
April 4, 2008
While the peak parking demand reflects an overall occupancy of less than 50 percent of the total parking
inventory, it is important to consider the specific demand generators and how they interact within the area as
a whole. The restaurant dinner activity is the primary factor for the later peak in parking demand.
Observation notes indicated that the parking demand was highest in areas with higher concentration of
restaurants serving dinner. A similar peak occurred during the afternoon adjacent to the restaurants serving
lunch such as Soyka and Sushi Siam (which also serve dinner). Table 3 below summarizes the parking
occupancy for the study.
Table 3: Parking Occupancy
Area 'larking Occupancy
Block 8AM-11 PM
No. Off -Street On -Street Total
Parking Occupancy
12PM-3PM
Off -Street On -Street Total
Parking Occupancy
5PM-8PM
Off -Street On -Street Total
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
33
35
29%
70%
30%
4%
17%
5%
24 %
41%
40%
7%
50%
4%
20%
15%
48%
21%
57%
5%
28%
0%
0%
14%
19%
7%
6%
75%
54% 43%
36 200% 8%
37 44% -
38 27% 8%
39 31%
40 36%
41 15% 0%
43 29%
44 75% -
45 14% 0%
46 16%
47 48% 10%
48 13% 0%
49 10% 0%
Total 29% 25%
53% 0%
21% 33%
8%
50%
0%
83%
29%
700%
67%
50%
46
24%
8%
35%
50%
39%
7%
17%
23%
28%
42%
40%
7%
50% 50%
4%
25% 20%
0% 14%
0% 0%
48%
- 21%
0% 53%
0% 4%
50% 32%
50% 3%
53% 53%
57% 22%
14% 14%
33% 23%
38% 12%
6%
75%
52%
36%
44
26%
31%
36%
15%
29%
75%
10%
16%
43%
10%
9%
29%
58%
43%
47%
80%
30%
9%
39%
38%
40%
47%
40%
13%
68%
11%
30%
28%
58%
31%
63%
25%
44%
3%
9%
18%
31%
22%
17%
78%
71%
150%
44%
41%
41%
45%
24%
34%
81%
21%
11%
58%
17%
23%
39%
29% 54%
67% 47%
15% 15%
67% 52%
25% 64%
83% 39%
43% 13%
39%
700% 55%
83% 44%
50% 47%
40%
- 13%
50% 65%
11%
63% 35%
0% 26%
0%
- 58%
- 31%
0% 59%
25% 25%
50% 45%
50% 6%
53% 53%
57% 28%
25% 23%
50% 36%
63% 29%
- 17%
78%
57% 68%
17% 36%
- 44%
17% 39%
41%
- 45%
100% 26%
- 34%
- 81%
0% 14%
11%
17% 52%
14% 16%
29% 23%
36% 39%
0%
16% 43% 20%
71% 33% 65%
8% 8%
24% 50% 30%
50% 0% 36%
52% 100% 61%
4% 57% 11%
33% - 33%
87% 900% 108%
50% 100% 55%
3% 75% 11 %
73% - 73%
0% 0%
59% 100% 65%
21% - 21%
65% 75% 67%
93% 400% 107%
0% 0%
55% 55%
40% - 40%
41% 0% 39%
0% 0% 0%
67% 75% 68%
17% 50% 19%
87% 87%
9% 57% 28%
9% 30% 23%
63% 33% 55%
5% 25% 8%
26% - 26%
19% - 19%
79% 100% 84%
250% 0% 36%
28% - 28%
58% 58% 58%
62% - 62%
18% - 18%
15% 0% 15%
57% - 57%
81% - 81%
14% 0% 10%
16% - 16%
48% 7% 43%
8% 0% 6%
10% 0%
42% 43% 42%
9%
Source: Tirnotny Haahs and Associates, Inc.., 2008
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R% F�: ,NHARCHITECTS
MiMo Biscayne Blvd
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Current Parking Summary
There is currently an adequate parking supply to support the study area as a whole with over 1,000 empty
parking spaces observed at the peak hour. Out of the 1,000 space surplus, 863 spaces are located in off-
street parking areas and 145 spaces are located in on -street parking spaces. There are some areas where
congestion occurs but in most instances, there is ample parking available within a 2-3 block walking distance.
As you can see in Figure 2, there is currently a considerable parking surplus in the study area.
Figure 2: Current Parking Adequacy
2,000
1,800
1,600
1,400
1 ,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
Supply
Source: Timothy Haahs and Associates, Inc.., 2008
Demand
o On -Street
■ Off -Street
863
Surplus
Future Parking Conditions
Future development and redevelopment plans were provided in order to calculate the future parking
conditions within the study area. According to our list, there are 15 planned developments at the time of our
study. As part of the proposed development plans are 1,244 residential units, almost 95,000 SF of retail space,
and almost 75,000 SF of office space. To support the proposed development are 1,906 parking spaces.
Please note, one proposed development cited 777 planned parking spaces. Since that number is obviously
an error, we have omitted those spaces from our analysis. A summarized list of the future developments
including name, number of residential units, retail square footage, office square footage, and the number of
planned parking spaces is included in Table 4 on the following page.
Using the information in Table 4, we conducted a preliminary demand analysis to estimate the future parking
demand associated with each development. We selected parking demand ratios based on industry
standards and appropriate for this type of geographic area and demographics. Ratios used in our demand
analysis are as follows: Residential - 1.2 spaces per unit, Retail - 4.0 spaces per KSF (thousand square feet),
Office - 3.0 spaces per KSF.
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Table 4: Future Developments
Residentia( Retail Office Parking
Development Units SF SF Spaces
1 5225 Biscayne Boulevard 67 83
2 Nirvana (Banyan Bay Apartments) 151 9,281
3 5220 Biscayne Boulevard 183 10,300 322
4 5101 Biscayne Boulevard 63 89
5 5301/5501 Biscayne Boulevard 105 11,994 211
6 Kubik at Morningside 293 33,046 362
7 Milebella 32 6,942 5,142 78
8 6200 Biscayne Boulevard 74 5,950 124
9 64 Park Place (Domain 64) 43 2,453 28,728 147
10 Balans Biscayne 10 2,784 28,728 36
11 Triolgy (7460 Biscayne Blvd) 66 3,990 135
12 IOS on the Bay 45 3,990 84
13 5900 Biscayne Boulevard 8 1,375 17
14 Milano 100 7,400 212
15 Lemon City Lofts 4 7,400 6
Total 1,244 94,911 74,592 1,906
Source: Timothy Haahs and Associates, Inc.., 2008
We used a slightly higher retail ratio to reflect the use of restaurant along with pure retail space. The listed
ratios provided an estimated increase in demand of approximately 300 parking spaces (2,100 space demand
minus 1,900 planned parking spaces). Again, the parking associated with the Nirvana project was not
included and may offset the parking shortage at that development. We estimate a future parking surplus of
over 800 spaces for the study area as a whole. Figure 3 depicts the change in supply, demand, and parking
surplus between 2008 to 2013.
Figure 3: Future Parking Adequacy
4,000
—
• 2008
3,500
j2013
--
3,000
-
-- -
2,500
2,000
—
1,500
-
, 4;?
1,000
--
— —
1,008
34
500
0
—
III
-
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Supply Demand Surplus
Source: Timothy Haahs and Associates, Inc-., 2008
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item PZ.1 on 05-22-08
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
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April 4, 2008
Transportation Analysis
The study area is characterized as a linear district. However, unlike some other linear districts, pedestrian flow
is not encouraged to cross Biscayne Boulevard due to the number of lanes, speed of traffic, and the absence
of pedestrian -friendly crosswalks. Similarly, while the sidewalk improvements make north -south pedestrian
traffic comfortable, it does not compensate for discontinuity of businesses. For these reasons, we do not feel
that a trolley or shuttle type system would be a viable option to reduce the parking demand within the study
area at this time or within the next five years. Should
development and redevelopment occur and continue to
prosper in the future, it may be worthwhile to reevaluate
the conditions and whether or not such a system would be
appropriate. Again, density is a key factor in determining
the success of trolley or shuttle systems.
We also considered the use of the local bus system. At the
time of the study, there are some Metrobus routes serving
the study area. According to the Miami -Dade Transit
website, there are five bus routes that run along or
adjacent to the study area. The bus schedule in the area is
not frequent enough for customer use but it may be a
viable option for some employees. As the area grows and
the number of employees increases, it may be beneficial to
request additional bus stops in the area along with a
higher frequency of service.
Recommendations
Although there is not a current or projected future parking shortage in the study area as a whole, there are
some specific locations where parking may be more heavily utilized. Furthermore, there are opportunities to
add new parking spaces or reactivate inaccessible parking areas. The following section of this report
describes each of our recommendations.
Parking Meters
The Miami Parking Authority is in the process of evaluating and considering the
addition of new parking meters in the study area. We strongly encourage the use of
meters in the higher density locations. We also recommend that any parking
revenues generated within the district be utilized by the MPA to further enhance,
maintain, and upgrade the parking as needed. Caution should be made with regard
to the location of the meters as vandalism and theft may be an issue. It may be
suitable to utilize the pay and display meters commonly seen in other areas of Miami
in order to consolidate the number of meters needed, provide non -cash credit card
transactions, and allow for easier collection.
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item PZ.1 on 05-22-08
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
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TimHaa s
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MiMo Biscayne Blvd
April 4, 2008
Alley Parking Areas
When businesses were first constructed along the Biscayne
Boulevard corridor, parking areas were placed behind the
businesses and accessed via an alleyway that ran parallel to
the boulevard. Over time, the alleyways (in particular west of
Biscayne Boulevard) were abandoned by the City and the
property was distributed to adjacent property owners.
Unfortunately, the closure of the alleyway has rendered some
private parking areas inaccessible. The inaccessible parking
areas may not have a major impact at this time. However, as
development and redevelopment occur in the future, those
parking spaces may be needed to accommodate the
increased parking demand.
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During a site visit with Mimo Biscayne Association representatives, several parking locations were noted as
being inaccessible. The most desired course of action would be to reactivate the alleys although it may not
be easily done due to the abandonment several years ago. A second and more realistic option may entail
obtaining a right of way to and from the inaccessible parking areas. Property owners may be willing to grant
access with cash or tax incentives. The cost for such access should be negotiated by the City on a case by
case basis.
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In order to preserve the quality of life in the residential neighborhoods, a
residential parking program should be implemented. This type of program
would permit residential vehicles to park in on -street areas with high
congestion and restrict employees, customers, and visitors from the
commercial district to utilize the free parking along the residential streets. This
type of program is critical in areas where paid parking exists. Without a
residential permit program in place, motorists will migrate into the
neighborhoods to avoid parking fees.
Residential permit programs can be structured to restrict parking 24-hours a
day or just during the hours where congestion likely occurs. In the case of this
study, residential parking should be restricted 24-hours a day due to the
surplus of parking in the area coupled with the addition of paid parking in
highly congested areas.
On -Street Parking Areas
In order to maximize parking, some of the roadways can accommodate both traffic and on -street parking.
We identified three areas where parking can be added. The first area is located along NE 6`h Court where 60
degree parking and on -way traffic would add approximately 100 parking spaces to the northern portion of the
study area. Those parking spaces would increase pedestrian activity, safety, and increase the inventory in an
area where popular restaurants currently operate. Similarly, 90 degree parking could be added on the south
side of NE 75`h Street west of Biscayne Boulevard. Approximately 20 new parking spaces could be added in
this area. Finally, the area surrounding the water sub -station on NE 77`h Street and NE 5`h Avenue could be
reconfigured to include some on -street parking. The parking in this area could service commercial business
along the boulevard, residential overflow/visitors, as well as the adjacent greenspace located on the Little
River Canal.
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item 1) .1 on 05-22-08
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
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