The City of Bloomington is conducting a citywide parking study to better understand how effective the city’s parking system is.
Walker Consultants is partnering with the city for the study. It will look at the logistics and rates of on-street parking, residential zones, garages, and city-managed surface lots.
It will also look at the broader economic and social impacts of Bloomington’s parking overall – such as how parking affects neighborhood livability, business accessibility, and transportation equity.
“We want a city where the logistics of parking don’t add frustration to people’s lives,” said Michelle Wahl, City of Bloomington parking services director in a press release. “This study is about building systems that reflect how Bloomington is growing, making it easier for people to live, work and connect across our community.”
The study will cost approximately $65,000 and is paid from the city's parking garages and meter funds.
The study began in March and a draft report is anticipated in late summer or early fall this year.
Bloomington routinely conducts parking studies. The most recent reports were conducted 2018, 2012 and 2017. Walker will look at similar sized cities as benchmarks to make recommendations.
Community members can take an online survey to share input that will help inform the final recommendations. It’s open until May 27.
This story has been updated with additional data.
