PARKING MANAGEMENT IN THE BOSTON REGION. AN ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS. CTPS TECHNICAL REPORT 58

Estimates of future fringe parking demand set forth in this report reflect recent increases in commuter rail ridership as well as carpool parking demand. This report presents an analysis of the need for additional commuter parking capacity in the Boston Region and examines potential fringe parking sites for both transit and carpool parking. This report consists of 2 main sections. Section 2 examines characteristics of the demand for fringe parking facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Works. Section 3 presents an analysis of a parking management survey conducted in 99 cities and towns. The survey focuses on the role of parking management at the municipal level. Three communities were recommended as candidates for more detailed parking management case studies. Overall, this study provides some perspective on the nature of the region's parking problems and the magnitude of possible future parking management actions.