In 2015, the City reconvened the Old Town Area Parking Study (OTAPS) Work Group to continue reviewing and making recommendations on parking management in the Old Town area. The Work Group will review and discuss potential changes to existing metered parking restrictions, Old Town residential permit parking restrictions and prioritize recommendations for the Traffic and Parking Board and City Council.
2015 OTAPS Report
2015 OTAPS Work Group Meetings
January 28, 2015
Agenda - Presentation - Audio - Video
February 25, 2015
Agenda - Presentation - Background - Audio - Video
March 25, 2015
Agenda - Presentation - Background - Audio - Video
April 29, 2015
Agenda - Presentation - Background - Audio - Video
May 27, 2015
Agenda - Presentation - Background - Audio - Video
June 11, 2015
Agenda - Draft Recommendations - Presentation - Audio - Video
June 24, 2015
Agenda - Presentation - Audio - Video
August 11, 2015
Agenda - Recommendations Chart - Presentation - Audio - Video
Old Town Area Parking Study Work Group
The Old Town Area Parking Study Work Group is a City Manager appointed stakeholder group, which was established to discuss key findings and recommendations from the recently conducted Old Town Area Parking Study and to advise staff. The Work Group will be discussing implementation of specific recommendations as directed by City Council. The meetings were open to the public.
Work Group Members
- Jody Manor - Alexandria Restaurant Association
- Alexandria Hotel Association - Appointment Pending
- Bert Ely - Old Town Civic Association
- Yvonne Weight Callahan - Old Town Civic Association
- Aimee Houghton - Upper King St. Neighborhood Association
- Keil Gentry - West Old Town Citizens Association
- Charlotte Hall - Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
- Jim Novak - U.S. PTO
- Kent Fee - Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities
- Stew Dunn - Planning Commission
- Howard Bergman - Waterfront Commission
- Nate Macek - Transportation Commission
- Elizabeth Todd - Old Town Boutique District
- Danielle Romanetti - Old Town Business & Professional Association
- Roger Parks - Small Business Representative
- Mark Abramson - Citizen Representative
- Mark Feldheim - Citizen Representative
- Rob Kaufman - Real Estate Developer, PMA Properties
- Andrew Blair - Garage Owner/Operator
Background Materials
- 2014 Parking Study Maps
- Final Report and Recommendations summarizing the 2012 Work Group's efforts and final recommendations
- Final Report and Recommendations summarizing the 2010 Work Group's efforts and Presentation to City Council during a Council Work Session on October 12, 2010 (View the staff presentation here).
2012 Meeting Materials
October 16, 2012
September 11, 2012
August 28, 2012
- Agenda
- Staff Presentation
- Meeting Audio
- Meeting Video
- Weekday Parking Availability
- Friday Parking Availability
- Saturday Parking Availability
August 14, 2012
July 31, 2012
July 17, 2012
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Staff Presentation
- Occupancy Charts
- Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Alternatives
- Meeting Audio
- Meeting Video
June 18, 2012
2010 Meeting Materials
August 31, 2010
August 17, 2010
The work group discussed valet parking in the City, the parking implications of the proposed Waterfront Concept Plan, the proposed Wayfinding program, and the relationship of these subjects to the use of parking garages in the Old Town area. The group also discussed ways of improving the usage of parking garages and parking lots.
August 3, 2010
The work group discussed the addition of new meters in commercial blocks and implementation of the proposed policy to require payment of meter fees by disabled users, also known as the "All May Park, All Must Pay" policy.
- Agenda
- Staff Presentation
- Meeting Video
- Meeting Audio
- FY11 Budget Memo #76 addressing costs associated with upgrading existing meters or replacing meters with new multispace meters.
- Aerial map showing existing handicapped spaces in the Old Town area.
July 20, 2010
The work group discussed the time limits for non-permit holders in residential permit parking zones and the installation of meters in residential permit parking zones for use by non-permit holders.
July 6, 2010
The work group discussed extending the hours of operation for parking meters and reducing the allowable maximum time at some of the existing metered spaces.
June 29, 2010
The work group received an overview of the Old Town Area Parking Study and reviewed the purpose and goals of the appointed work group. The group also reviewed the short- and long-term recommendation topics scheduled to be addressed during the work group sessions.