Introduction

The issue of parking and its availability is a long standing issue in Downtown Kirkland. Anecdotal and statistical information has been gathered over the years that support the perception that (a) parking supply in Kirkland is full for sustained periods of time throughout the week and (b) parking management could be improved to help meet the growing demand for parking in the downtown. Adding supply and improving management in order to increase parking availability are the main two goals of the options proposed in this recent study.

The City of Kirkland retained Rick Williams Consulting (RWC) to assess existing parking conditions and examine potential measures and strategies that could be implemented to improve access to parking, on-street and off-street.

RWC interviewed staff to understand and assess parking services currently delivered by the City of Kirkland as perceived and recommended by City staff.

Public comment/involvement is being considered before any options are implemented. Comments on the options are being collected through this survey and the public is encouraged to participate in a public forum to discuss the options in detail.

The survey below summarizes each of the options as presented in the study. The complete study can be found at the website below.

Please provide comments on how you think the option maybe beneficial, what concerns or challenges there might be with the option, how the City can address the challenges and concerns as well as other information that may be helpful to have when evaluating the option.

Facilitated discussions on these options will take place at the below dates. To participate in a discussion please email Philly Hoshko at phoshko@kirklandwa.gov with your preferred date.
• Wednesday, February 25th - 7:30am-9:00am City Hall, Peter Kirk Room
• Thursday, February Feb 26th – 11:00am-12:30pm City Hall, Peter Kirk Room
• Monday, March 2nd - 6:00pm-7:30pm – City Hall, Peter Kirk Room
• Wednesday, March 4th – 6:00pm-7:30pm– City Hall, Peter Kirk Room

To find out more information please visit http://www.kirklandwa.gov/Parking

Or contact Philly Hoshko at phoshko@kirklandwa.gov (425)587-3013.

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