Proposed Parking Plan Released
The Missoula Parking Commission has received the draft proposal from our consultant. The Commission will be discussing the proposal at their May meeting. Use the survey tool below to submit comments.
The plan addresses (5) key areas:
- Section A (Pages 6-13) addresses System and Jurisdiction Expansion. "System" refers to our operations and "Jurisdiction" refers to the area we operate within. This part of the plan outlines metrics we can use to analyze our operations, what data would indicate a need to change, and what options we could use to meet a need for change.
- Section B (Pages 14-19) addresses Neighborhood Parking. Here we look at updating what is today known as the RPP program. The ideas used here will also give direction for any neighborhoods we manage in the future. It proposed additional permit options and options for time-limited parking.
- Section C (Pages 20-24) addresses Short-Term Paid Parking. This part of the plan gives recommendations for technology changes in the short-term parking areas as well as options to increase on-street meter rates.
- Section D (Pages 25-28) addresses Commercial and Employee Parking. Here we are looking to increase permit types for our leased parking areas in order to serve more users.
- Section E (Pages 29-31) addresses Parking Violation Fines. This part of the plan recommends that we update our fine schedule and provides a recommended fine schedule.
While this plan can be used to guide our operations moving forward, none of the rates recommended are finalized. When considering rate and fine changes, we would take into account industry standards that went into the recommendations, updated data collection, and community opinions to determine what changes are appropriate for Missoula. For more detailed technical information, such as data collection, you can also view the appendices.
Preparing our Parking System for a Big, Bright Future
Missoula manages a parking and multimodal system to support community needs—from commuting to conducting business, shopping and dining, attending events, or enjoying our recreation opportunities. As our city evolves and we prepare for the future, we’re looking inward at how our parking programs and options can better support the people who live, work and play all around Missoula.
As a user of the Missoula parking system, we need your feedback to help shape project outcomes.
Why Now?
Demand for our street curbs and our parking facilities is expanding and changing.
Missoula started managing parking more than 50 years ago. Since then, our city has grown and many different competing needs for on-street and off-street parking and curb space have emerged. Many of these needs weren’t considered in original plans for parking and curb management—especially in developing areas of our city.
Advancements in how, when, and where we manage parking will improve experience for all users.
As our community has changed, so has the parking industry! New practices, ideas, and technologies can help create a better parking and mobility experience for everyone in Missoula if implemented correctly.
More advanced parking management can support our big plans for the future.
Being strategic about our parking management practices can help us achieve our most important community goals, like mitigating the effects of our rapid housing development, supporting our vibrant economy, protecting our environment and air quality, reducing traffic congestion, and making sure Missoula can pay for parking and transportation needs well into the future.
Share Your Voice
This project aims to improve parking and access options for the entire Missoula community, today and in the future. Because of that, every person living, working, recreating, or using services in Missoula is a key partner in this effort.
Continue visiting this page for more opportunities to share your ideas and perspectives online, and to learn about additional in-person gatherings to support ongoing refinement and implementation.
