Parking
Parking is a critical tool for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation system and the regional and local environmental, economic, and social benefits of the Bend transportation system.
7-39 The City will fully implement the Downtown Parking Plan (2017).
7-40 The City will adopt parking management and enforcement technologies to optimize use of existing public and private parking supply and to reduce conflicts.
7-41 The City will enable the creation of parking districts in areas where residents or stakeholders have identified an issue that could be resolved by parking management, and/or in locations where data supports the development of a parking district.
7-42 Parking and Curbside Management
A. The City will monitor parking demand and make adjustments to parking regulations and curb management strategy based on changes in utilization observed.
B. The City supports the conversion of existing underused off-street parking to other uses.
C. The City supports the conversion of existing underused on-street parking areas to other uses including but not limited to small-wheeled vehicle parking (e.g., bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, etc.), loading zones, car sharing areas, and parklets to effectively optimize curb space for public transportation and mobility options, and economic vitality.