Where are new parking regulations being installed?
The area within ΒΌ mile of each station area (about a five minute walk) is considered the easiest walking distance for transit users who may want to park on surrounding neighborhood streets. Consequently, SDOT and Sound Transit are focusing on this mile distance to implement appropriate parking controls. Because of concerns that some transit users might walk farther, SDOT gathered on-street parking data within one-half mile of each station area, depending upon local topography. The data, summarized in the Link Station Area Parking Study, create a snapshot of how parking functions now, before light rail service begins. This baseline will be used for future monitoring and adjustments to on-street parking controls.
