This class is offered in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, Division of Local Assistance. Registration fees are subsidized with funding from the Cooperative Training Assistance Program. Reduced rates are available to employees of California's city, county, regional, and other public agencies only.

Credits

This course grants 0.8 CEUs and 8 AICP CM credits. (AICP CMs pending approval)

Description

Parking management holds the key to achieving local land use, transportation, and sustainability objectives. Effective parking management increases the efficiency with which parking is used, reducing the need for added parking construction, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing congestion. This online workshop provides a method for developing strategic parking management measures that fit the local context. It reviews the range of management methods available, such as pricing, shared parking, and district management, and the shows how to put those strategies into action.

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Topics Include

• Parking as the "tail that wags the dog" as in relationships with land use, economic development, transportation, sustainability, and social equity goals
• The problems with "set it and forget it" parking management, and why that is a default approach
• Relationship of minimum parking requirements to parking reform
• Basic aims of parking management: support public goals, use existing parking more efficiently, and reduce negative impacts of unmanaged parking
• The model of parking management: reduce parking demand per unit of activity and increase space use efficiency while recognizing social justice issues
• Review of techniques: parking management, technology and equipment, pricing, regulations, curb management, repurposing curb parking, and education/marketing
• Strategic planning process for parking management in a resiliency framework
• Developing parking management strategies that match local context: big city, small downtown, business park, shopping center, and residential neighborhood
• Engagement processes for achieving buy-in and the politics of reforming parking management
• The future of parking: trends that will affect parking supply and management including the post-COVID-19 era and new technology

What You Will Learn

Students will learn how to develop and implement a parking management plan that matches the local context with best-practice examples from California and beyond. Such a parking management plan supports local sustainability, economic development, and livability goals.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for land use planners, transportation planners, engineers, economic development professionals, business improvement district managers, and parking professionals. This course will benefit practitioners in the public, non-profit, and private sectors.

Recommended Course Textbooks

The course draws on two books written by Dr. Willson. The books provide a more detailed explanation of parking methods and are recommended for those taking the course:

• Parking Management for Smart Growth : shows how to make the most from every parking space using strategic parking management. ISBN: 9781610914611. Paperback: $40.00. June 2015.
• Parking Reform Made Easy: shows how to reform minimum parking requirements so they support broad community goals. ISBN: 9781610914451. Paperback: $40.00. June 2013.

A 20% discount on both books is available to those taking the course if you order through the Island Press website. Use the promo code 2PARK when you check out.

For More Information

About our courses and credits, see our FAQ
About cancellations, refunds, and substitutions, see How to Enroll

Cancellation Policy

To cancel your registration and receive a refund less a $75 processing fee, you must notify TechTransfer at least five (5) working days before the course is scheduled to begin. Notifications must be made in writing and sent by email to registrar@techtransfer.berkeley.edu. We reserve the right to charge the full course fee if proper notification is not sent to TechTransfer. We don't offer refunds for classes with registration fees of $75 or less.

In lieu of canceling your registration, you have three additional options: you may (1) transfer your registration to another class, (2) receive a tuition credit for the total amount, useable toward a future class, or (3) send a substitute in your place. Please contact us at least 5 full working days before the class is scheduled to begin so we may process your request.

If you’ve registered for a self-paced class, you cannot receive a refund once you start the class.

We recommend you discuss any possible problems or online security issues with your IT person before you register for any online classes. If you are worried about connectivity issues, please contact the online training coordinator the week before the class to schedule a time to test your system. If you do not test your system and you have technical issues during a live online class, we will not provide a refund.

Or email us with your questions at registrar@techtransfer.berkeley.edu
Or call us at 510-643-4393

This class has four, two-hour sessions on consecutive Mondays and Wednesdays. Monday, March 25, 2019 :: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. :: Pacific Time Wednesday, March 27, 2019 :: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. :: Pacific Time Monday, April 1, 2019 :: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. :: Pacific Time Wednesday, April 3, 2019 :: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. :: Pacific Time This is a live online course. All times for the online lecture are in (California) Pacific Time. Approximately one week before the course start date, all paid students will receive detailed instructions on how to access the web based lecture and course site. You will also receive instructions on how to access the student course notebook. Please make sure we have your updated contact information and you have access to an internet connection for your desktop or laptop on the days and times of the lecture. We recommend you discuss any possible problems or online security issues with your IT person before you register for any online classes. If you're worried about connectivity issues, please contact the online training coordinator, Jenny Grandbois, the week before the class to schedule a time to test your system. If you don't test your system and you have technical issues during a live online class, we will not provide a refund.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Fee	CA Public Agency	$ 145.00
Fee-Alternate	Standard fee	$ 290.00