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Addressing Parking Challenges in Morgantown: Proposed Solutions and Implementation Strategies

Explore the evolution of parking issues in Morgantown, from increased population and vehicle density to impacts on emergency and service vehicle access. Propose minimum standards for one-way and two-way streets based on industry guidelines and city needs. Consider the pros and cons of establishing uniform standards and parking districts, weighing benefits like quicker emergency response against challenges like reduced available parking. Delve into implementation strategies, from targeted areas identified by emergency services to city-wide initiatives or citizen-driven solutions.

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Addressing Parking Challenges in Morgantown: Proposed Solutions and Implementation Strategies

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  1. PARKING ISSUES IN MORGANTOWN

  2. How Did We Get Here? EVERYTHING IS GETTING BIGGER EXCEPT THE STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAYS! Changes through the Years. Single Family => Multi-Family Single/No Vehicle => Multiple Vehicles Smaller Emergency Vehicle => Larger Emergency Vehicle Smaller Sanitation Vehicles => Larger Sanitation Vehicles Increased Population/Density

  3. Effects of Increased On-Street Parking Demands • Increases Response Time for Emergency Vehicles • Restricts Access for Service Vehicles • Restricts Parking for Permanent Residents • Hinders Traffic Flow • Restricts School and Transit Buses

  4. Options • No Build (Leave as Status Quo) or • Establish Uniform Minimum Standards

  5. Proposed Minimum Standards Based on: • AASHTO, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2004) • City of Morgantown Fire Dept. Equipment • Republic Services Equipment • Transit and School Buses • Public Works Plow and Spreader Equipment

  6. Proposed Minimum Standards ONE-WAY STREETS • No Parking – Less than 17ft • Parking One Side – Less than 24 feet • Parking Both Sides – 24 feet or More

  7. Proposed Minimum Standards TWO-WAY STREETS • No Parking – Less than 19ft • Parking One Side – Less than 26 feet • Parking Both Sides – 26 feet or More

  8. Establishing Standards Pro • Quicker Emergency Response • Better Essential Serves (i.e. Garbage, Ice/Snow Removal, Sweeping, etc…) • Better Access During Large Athletic/Entertainment Events. • More Efficient Transit/School Bus Service • More Objective

  9. Establishing Standards Con • Less Available On-Street Parking • Cost of Applying Yellow/Blue Curb and Signage • Increased Maintenance Cost

  10. Addressing Reduced Available On-Street Parking • Establishing Parking Districts (Blue Curb Parking Areas) • Working with Property Owners • Implementing On-Street Parking to Maximize Available Spaces

  11. Implementation Strategies • No Build • Small Targeted Areas • Areas Identified by Fire Dept • Areas Identified by Republic Waste • Areas Identified by Other Emergency or Service Providers. • City Wide Implementation • Complaint Driven (Identified by Citizens, etc…)

  12. Where Do We Go? • Establish Minimum Standards? • Establish Parking Districts?

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