4.Develop a Curbside Prioritization Process
Understand the Jurisdiction-wide Values When Allocating the Curb Space Realm
Why? Progressive cities prioritize the three portions of the street right-of-way representing curb space (listed above) based on Street Type and modal priority (when designated). When right-of-way is limited, it is critical that a city prioritizes adequate sidewalk space, on-street parking, commercial loading, on-street bicycle / micromobility facilities, and transit priority lanes based on the street’s function and purpose in the community.
Here’s a world class example of how to ensure modal priorities are considered when allocating curb space: Baltimore Complete Streets Manual
1. Identify City/County Priorities
Identify Relevant Comprehensive Plan Vision, Goals
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Fulfill the Vision of the County’s Comprehensive Plan
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Link Curbside Parking Management to the County’s overall multi-modal travel initiatives
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Encourage Transit Use to Transit Oriented Developments
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Address Overparking, Commuter Parking, and Long-Term Parking on Public Streets in Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones of New Development
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Alleviate Congestion from Motorists Searching for On-Street Parking
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Discourage Double-Parking in Travel Lanes and Bike Lanes along New Development Blocks
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Where Appropriate and Warranted, Manage Curbside Parking for Metro Commuters
Establish Curbside Guiding Principles
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Safety First
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Ensure Accessible Space Compliance with the Latest Federal Requirements
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Locate Transit Stops / Shelters in Safe & Convenient Places
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Reserve Space for Micromobility Curb Needs (Corals, Stations, Etc.), Complementing Street and Building Operations
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Modal Priority of Street
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Coordinate VDOT Capability Needs
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Identify Flex Space / PUDO / Short-term Loading
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Manage Parking: Proximity to Metrorail Station
2. Tailor Priorities to the Street Function & Community Context
Street typologies include:
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Major Arterial Street / Boulevard
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Avenue
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Collector
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Local
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Service
Street context:
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Commercial / Retail
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Residential
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Industrial
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Modal Priority Street
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Identify Street Typology
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Identify Guiding Principles / Priority Uses for Each Street Type
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Example: Tysons Urban Design Guidelines
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Table 5: Lane Width and On-Street Parking
Street typologies include:
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Major Arterial Street / Boulevard
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Avenue
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Collector
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Local
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Service
3. Implement Process & Measure Success
How to Guide, GIS Based Layering Process
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Design reflects land use context and street function
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Street priorities convey to macro curb priorities
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Micro land use directs available curb space
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Tenant Survey: Property Manager (Residential), Business Owner
Example: Understand the Mobility Performance at the Curb
Link Progressive Performance Measures to GPs
