Politics & Government

DDOT Hosts 'Parking Think Tanks,' Preps for 'Comprehensive' Parking Plan

A series of public meetings will be the foundation for an overhaul of the city's parking system.

Just as Georgetowners debate amongst themselves the merits of various parking schemes, the District Department of Transportation is organizing "Parking Think Tanks" throughout the District to get feedback from residents on how the agency should manage its parking resources.

The growth in employees, residents and visitors of the District in recent years has increased the demand for curbspace and DDOT is hoping to "better balance the parking needs of everyone" through its parking management system, according to a press release.

"Anyone who visits, lives or works in the District is invited to attend a Parking Think Tank and/or to share their input via an online survey. The input received will help shape future parking policies and programs to create a more efficient use of parking resources," according to a DDOT press release.

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According to a press release from DDOT the agency wants public input on programs including:

  • Residential and Visitor Permit Parking (RPP) programs
  • Performance Based Parking
  • Parking meters
  • The management of reserved / restricted spaces (such as commercial loading, car sharing, ADA parking, etc.), and
  • Bicycle and scooter parking accommodations

The first two public meetings are scheduled for Aug. 28 (One Judiciary Square 441 4th St., NW) and Sept. 18 (1800 Good Hope Rd., SE). Several more will be scheduled throughout the District.

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