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Home My WebLink AboutPresentations Combined1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee January 6, 2026 2 Downtown Mobility: A Year in Review (2025) •Parked approximately 4 million cars in garages and on-street •Launched a single mobile parking payment app –PayByPhone •New on-street pay stations •New garage gating system •Enhanced lighting and safety features in garages •Offered FREE Holiday garage parking •Short Range Transit Plan Adopted •Took delivery of 6 Electric Buses •FREE Holiday Trolley (sponsored by Rideshare’s Know How To Go) •Installed 6 BikeLink lockers at 1166 Higuera •Launched Roll and Stroll Education Campaign 3 Downtown Mobility: A Look Ahead (2026) •Cultural Arts Parking Garage Grand Opening •Contactless payment and fare capping on SLO Transit buses •Additional trips/loops on SLO Transit Route 4 that connect Cal Poly to the Downtown area •Restore transit services to the west end of downtown in spring •Expansion of the Downtown Access Pass to include downtown residents and new geographic areas •Downtown Transit Center Rehabilitation Design •Digital 10-Hr Parking Permits •Garage Safety Netting and Security Cameras •Downtown on-street signage and curb management •Converting single space meters to pay stations 4 (A) Actual 2022-23 (A) Actual 2023-24 (B) Actual 2024-25 (C) Budgeted 2025-26 (D) Budgeted 2026-27 (E) Projected 2027-28 (F) Projected 2028-29 REVENUES Charges for Service 46401/46402 - Parking Meters 2,574,431 5,927,488 4,589,728 4,312,367 4,312,367 4,312,367 4,312,367 46403 - Parking Structures 1,224,458 1,757,776 1,886,338 2,860,504 3,687,079 3,687,079 3,687,079 46404 - Long Term Parking 700,873 702,797 522,895 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 46405 - Parking In-Lieu 23,824 - - 23,824 23,824 23,824 23,824 46406 - City Employee Parking 82,705 70,890 53,878 89,760 89,760 89,760 89,760 44204 - Other Rent & Lease Revenue 690,310 524,111 590,551 479,600 483,900 504,400 508,900 Total Charges for Service 5,296,600 8,983,063 7,643,389 8,266,055 9,096,930 9,117,430 9,121,930 Total Citations and Fines 1,369,398 1,190,030 1,113,016 1,231,100 1,276,500 1,247,267 1,245,622 Total Other Revenue 1,291,192 54,919,686 2,014,548 78,800 98,800 108,800 128,800 TOTAL REVENUE 7,957,191 65,092,779 10,770,953 9,575,955 10,472,230 10,473,497 10,496,352 EXPENDITURES Add'l Director Salary Burden 24,014 45,936 47,314 48,733 Add'l Asst. Director of PW Salary Burden 32,521 62,209 64,075 65,997 Total Salaries and Benefits 1,690,052 1,991,075 2,117,073 2,256,386 2,400,514 2,472,530 2,546,706 Total Contract Services 794,078 808,883 625,092 638,380 641,340 660,580 680,398 Total Other Operating Expenditures 769,146 1,018,041 1,081,996 1,112,151 1,115,541 1,237,139 1,257,004 Total Operating Expenditures 3,253,276 3,817,999 3,824,161 4,006,917 4,157,395 4,370,248 4,484,107 Total Capital Asset Expenditures 1,936,247 20,701,121 27,152,066 18,431,625*527,292 2,075,000 165,000 Total Debt Service Expenditures 819,618 3,016,362 3,492,373 3,696,535 3,593,490 3,589,082 3,590,355 Total Transfers to / from Other Funds 1,263,622 1,387,281 1,632,053 1,720,732 1,931,937 2,010,959 2,093,841 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,272,763 28,922,763 36,100,654 27,855,808 10,210,114 12,045,290 10,333,303 Working Capital - Beginning 13,129,008 13,813,435 49,983,451 24,653,751 6,172,798 6,434,914 4,863,121 Change in Financial Position 684,428 36,170,016 -25,329,701 -18,480,953 262,116 -1,571,793 163,049 Working Capital - Year End 13,813,435 49,983,451 24,653,751 6,172,798 6,434,914 4,863,121 5,026,170 Operating Reserve (20%)814,579 1,366,872 1,463,307 1,529,383 1,528,548 1,569,588 1,591,946 Assigned for Pension Contributions - - - 97,543 97,543 97,543 97,543 Unreserved Working Capital Year End 12,998,856 48,616,579 23,190,444 4,545,871 4,808,822 3,195,990 3,336,681 2023-25 Financial Plan 2025-27 Financial PlanParking Fund Long-Term Forecast 5 REVENUE PARKING FUND AT A GLANCE *as of December 2025 ACTUALS VS BUDGET Budget Actuals % of Target Benchmark % 43103-Parking Fines $ 1,231,100 $ 331,501 27%45% 46401/46402- Parking Meters - Lots & Streets $ 4,312,367 $ 1,785,919 41%45% 46403-Parking Structures $ 2,860,504 $ 1,347,771 47%45% 46404-Long Term Parking $ 500,000 $ 215,654 43%45% 44204-Other Rent & Lease Revenue $ 479,600 $ 101,697 21%45% 6 OPERATING BUDGET Budget Expend./Oblig Available % Remaining Benchmark Salaries and Benefits $2,198,513.42 $1,034,648.44 $1,163,864.98 53%60% Contract Services and Other $1,750,531.00 $893,188.31 $857,342.69 49%55% TOTAL BUDGET $3,949,044.42 $1,927,836.75 $2,021,207.67 51% 7 CONTRACT SERVICES AND OTHER EXPENSES Budget Expenditures/ Obligations % Remaining 61013 - Other Contract Services $638,380 $318,537 50% 61001 - Advertising and Public Outreach $30,200 $2,271 92% 61005 - Data Processing Services $90,200 $81,861 9% 61008 - Downtown Access Pass $15,000 $7,856 48% 61011 - Maintenance $96,000 $4,951 95% 61501 - City Water Service $5,950 $2,585 57% 61502 - City Sewer Service $600 $238 60% 61503 - Electric Service $269,280 $130,771 51% 61506 - Solid Waste Service $6,426 $2,340 64% 62001 - Print and Reproduction $66,000 $19,916 70% 62002 - Office Supplies $5,000 $599 88% 62009 - Software Licensing & Maint Agreements $10,000 $0 100% 62503 - Equipment Maintenance Supplies $16,000 $988 94% 62509 - Misc Materials and Supplies $26,525 $14,724 45% 63001 - Memberships & Certifications $1,320 $1,020 23% 63002 - Education and Training $8,500 $0 100% 63003 - Trips and Meetings $7,500 $832 89% 65013 - Credit Cards Merchant Fees $457,650 $303,700 34% TOTAL $1,750,531 $893,188 49% Benchmark 55% 8 Pay Stations Initial Input - Overall, the new pay stations have been well received, with most customers expressing satisfaction. No significant issues have been identified. There are a couple of minor adjustments that staff are working to improve the end-user experience. Compared to the previous pay stations, the new system appears to have been received more positively. Customer Feedback Survey Coming February 2026: •Pay stations reach three months of operation in February •Survey will be available online via a shareable link/QR Code •Survey will be promoted directly on pay stations •Survey will remain open until a substantial level of feedback is received, comparable to the recent Garage Survey 9 Garage Validations Promotion of Garage Validation Program in 2026 •Increased participation expected with the opening of the Cultural Arts District Parking Garage •Businesses like Novo/Luna Red have already purchased validations for January Restaurant Month •Validations are flexible: •Patrons can park in any City garage •Validation is applied upon exit •Cost-saving benefit for businesses and customers: •Half-price parking at $1 per hour •Goal: Expand adoption and use of the program within the downtown business community in 2026 10 Parker Technologies 11 Commercial Loading in Downtown SLO Active Efforts •Education and outreach •Increased enforcement •Tree/limb trimming downtown •Evaluate and potential re-allocation of curb space 350 Commercial Loading Zones Issued Monthly 12 Increased Transit Access to Downtown •Increased frequency of Route 3A! •Continued sponsored trolley rides courtesy of Rideshare’s Know How To Go Program! 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee April 7, 2026 2 Cultural Arts District Parking Garage The New Cultural Arts Parking Garage has been officially open for three weeks! Occupancy Rates have steadily increased with over 15,000 vehicles parked in the garage since it opened. 3 Parking Validation Promotions •Hosted an April 1 workshop at the Creamery to share garage validation program details with nearby businesses. •Door-to-door outreach will follow to reach businesses that couldn’t attend. •Available marketing materials •window clings •table tents •social media templates 4 10-Hour Digital Permits Project Update Timeline for 10-hour meter permits Oct 2025 – Jan 2026 Implementation with permit vendor, Data Ticket Feb 2026 Internal testing Mar 16, 2026 Public site open for optional enrollment and pre-purchase Apr 1, 2026 Digital permits available Jul 1, 2026 Required enrollment for late adopters As of April 6: •299 digital permits sold online •7 digital permits sold in office •1 physical permits sold 5 Parker Technology Pilot Program Update •Parker has answered over 2400 calls from customers from December to March •Of the calls received, 22 (less than 1%) have been transferred to Parking Staff for assistance 6 Commercial Loading Progress Update Recommendation Status Near term Trim tree limbs encroaching over the curb space Completed Near term Provide clear communication to all Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ) permit applicants during October Completed Near term Ongoing education Ongoing Near term Targeted enforcement of CLZ spaces Ongoing Midterm Re-allocate curb space for loading zones (commercial and passenger) •Loading zone inventory – Complete •Preliminary staff recommendations – Complete •Outreach/Survey – Spring 26 •Installation of updated curbs – Fall 26 In Progress 7 Old SLO Trolley Ridership Stats Sponsored by: Rideshare’s Know How To Go! campaign 2025 2026 January 27 117 February 34*71 March 117 299 Total 178 487 *Includes 2 rain cancellations 8 Tap2Ride – New Payment and Fare Capping System Marketing and Communications •On-bus advertisements •Joint Press release •Social Media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Mobile app) •Website Landing page •In-person Events o Earthfest (April), Public Works Week (May), Farmers’ Market (TBD) o Regional Equity Roundtable Partners Events o The Belonging Project •Video (to be published after launch) 9 Transit - Summer Youth Ride Free About the Program The goal of the annual Youth Ride Free program is to give riders, 18 years old and under, positive exposure to transit services. Youth Ride Free is a Rideshare program that allows K-12 students to ride all SLO County bus routes for free* during summer months. No pass is required. *Regular fares apply to all Runabout, Morro Bay Trolley and Dial-A-Ride services. 10 May is Bike Month! The City is excited to participate in the following Bike Month events! Bike to School Day - May 6 SLO City Bike Breakfast – May 7 Laguna Lake Mountain Bike Skills Camp – May 9 (SLO City Rangers will host a skills day for kids ages 7-12) SLO Fire Department Bike Breakfast – May 20 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee May 5, 2026 2 Commercial Loading Progress Update Recommendation Status Near term Trim tree limbs encroaching over the curb space Completed Near term Provide clear communication to all Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ) permit applicants during October Completed Near term Ongoing education Ongoing Near term Targeted enforcement of CLZ spaces Ongoing Midterm Re-allocate curb space for loading zones (commercial and passenger) •Loading zone inventory –Complete •Preliminary staff recommendations –Complete •Presenting Pilot for 700 Block of Higuera –May 5 (Today) •Outreach to adjacent businesses –May/June 26 •Installation of updated curbs –August 26 •Survey to broader downtown –August 26 In Progress 3 Existing Condition Recommended Changes 700 Block Higuera Street Pay Station CLZ 80511 PP 80511 Pay Here PLZ ADA 80511 MC Non-Standard Pole Standard Pole New Pole Signs PolesTree These trees may need trimming to accommodate the large trucks. Higuera Street Higuera Street ChorroBroadChorroBroad 5 Downtown Traffic Safety •Prior roadway configuration experienced high rates of pedestrian crashes (Traffic Safety Reports) •Prevailing speeds on Higuera and Marsh are 23-25 mph (down from 33 mph) •Since installation of “road diet”, bicycle volumes increased by 6% and pedestrian volumes increased by 10% on corridor overall 2016 2025 2016 2025 Higuera: Chorro to Broad 161 190 3148 5063 Marsh: Chorro to Broad 189 205 2845 2092 Bike/Walk Counts: Downtown Core Bike Pedestrian 8 Project Updates 1.Garage Permits – Transitioning to Data Ticket (for permit management) 2.10-Hr Permits – Transition to digital (Data Ticket) 3.Broad Street “Dog-Leg” – Converting back to 3 Hr Zones 9 Cultural Arts District Parking Garage The New Cultural Arts Parking Garage has been open since March 17th! Over 32,000 vehicles have parked in the garage since it opened. 10 Tap2Ride – New Payment and Fare Capping System Marketing and Communications •On-bus advertisements •Website Landing page •Joint Press release •Social Media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Mobile app) •In-person Events o Earthfest (April), Public Works Week (May), Farmers’ Market (TBD) o Regional Equity Roundtable Partners Events o The Belonging Project •Video (to be published after launch) 11 Transit App 1.App Features: a.Accurate, real-time vehicle locations b.Step-by-step navigation c.Rider alerts 2.Outreach and ongoing promotions a.News release/Social post b.SLO Transit interior bus ads c.Mustang News Digital Ads 3.Initial feedback a.Riders like the functionality and are asking for full access to Transit Royale 12 Downtown Transit Center Kick-Off Project Schedule: •End of 2026 - Alternative Analysis Complete & 50% PS&E Complete •End of 2027 - All Design Complete and Awarding Project to Contractor •Early 2028 - Construction Starting 13 May is Bike Month! The City is excited to participate in the following Bike Month events! Bike to School Day - May 6 SLO City Bike Breakfast – May 7 Laguna Lake Mountain Bike Skills Camp – May 9 (SLO City Rangers will host a skills day for kids ages 7-12) SLO Fire Department Bike Breakfast – May 20 1 City of SLO Construction Update Impact Committee Meeting May 19, 2026 2 Mission Plaza Update Mission Plaza Enhancement Project •Bathrooms are finished and are open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. •Contractor is close to completing all required work and is currently working through punch list items, which may continue for a few weeks •Tenant improvements still need to be completed on the café kiosk before opening this summer 3 Commercial Loading Progress Update Recommendation Status Near term Trim tree limbs encroaching over the curb space Completed Near term Provide clear communication to all Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ) permit applicants during October Completed Near term Ongoing education Ongoing Near term Targeted enforcement of CLZ spaces Ongoing Midterm Re-allocate curb space for loading zones (commercial and passenger) •Loading zone inventory – Complete •Preliminary staff recommendations – Complete •Outreach/Survey – Spring 26 •Installation of updated curbs – Fall 26 In Progress 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee June 2, 2026 2 Commercial Loading Progress Update Recommendation Status Near term Trim tree limbs encroaching over the curb space Completed Near term Provide clear communication to all Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ) permit applicants during October Completed Near term Ongoing education Ongoing Near term Targeted enforcement of CLZ spaces Ongoing Midterm Re-allocate curb space for loading zones (commercial and passenger) •Loading zone inventory –Complete •Installation of Pilot for 700 Block of Higuera – Complete •Survey to broader downtown –Summer 2026 In Progress 3 Cultural Arts District Parking Garage The New Cultural Arts Parking Garage has been open since March 17th! Over 40,000 vehicles have parked in the garage since it opened. 4 Transit App 1.App Features: a.Accurate, real-time vehicle locations b.Step-by-step navigation c.Rider alerts 2.Outreach and ongoing promotions a.News release/Social post b.SLO Transit interior bus ads c.Mustang News Digital Ads 3.Initial feedback a.Riders like the functionality and are asking for full access to Transit Royale 5 Tap2Ride – New Payment and Fare Capping System Marketing and Communications •On-bus advertisements •Website Landing page •Joint Press release •Social Media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Mobile app) •In-person Events o Earthfest (April), Public Works Week (May), Farmers’ Market (TBD) o Regional Equity Roundtable Partners Events o The Belonging Project •Video (to be published after launch) 6 SLO Transit RideText What is RideText? RideText is a subscription-based text messaging services that provides riders with real-time transit information. How Does it Work? Riders can subscribe to RideText alerts from their phone by texting “SLO Sub Alerts” to 22827. After confirming the subscription, riders will receive all alerts posted by SLO Transit. RideText also provides real-time arrival predictions for individual bus stops. Riders can text “SLO” and the bus stop number to 22827. For example, texting “SLO 1000” returns the estimated arrival times for all routes that serve the Downtown Transit Center. 7 Enjoy Summer on SLO Transit! Summer Trolley Youth Ride Free 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee July 1, 2025 2 Parking Garages Installation of gating system is complete at all parking garages!!! Final Steps: •Finalizing signs inside garages •Promotion of all garage access options •Monthly parking (Prox cards, AVI tags, LPR) •Business validation •Digital check out •Reservations 3 Welcome Volunteers 4 Commercial Loading in Downtown SLO 5 More of Old SLO Trolley This Summer! July 3 – September 27 Thursday 5 – 9 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 12 – 8 p.m. 6 SLO Transit Schedule Update for “Poly Time” 7 Educational Video: Pedestrian Head Start https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pvIwlxa2YWM 1 Pay Station Insert 2 Commercial Loading DTSLO Parking and Access Committee Meeting July 7, 2026 3 Downtown SLO –How we got here Businesses raise concerns and submit feedback to City of SLO City of SLO begins monitoring conditions Aug. 2025 Oct. 21 –Environmental Committee meets with drivers; reviews potential approaches and staff recommendations Oct. 2025 Tree trimming completed throughout the downtown core Nov. 2025 May 5 –DTSLO requests expedited installation of pilot prior to June 1 May 27 –Pilot configuration installed May 2026 Commercial trucks frequently load from the travel lane, creating congestion and safety concerns. Loading zones are often unavailable or unsuitable for large trucks. Passenger vehicles sometimes occupy commercial loading zones. Greatest need is on the 700 block of Higuera (secondary: 1000 block). Pilot provides an opportunity to evaluate improvements that support the future Higuera corridor. Initial concerns: 4 City of SLO – Quick Overview Understanding Higuera Street Today Loading Zone Roadmap (Recap) Exploring Additional Improvements Higuera 700 Block Pilot Project Discussion/Input Next Steps 5 Understanding Higuera Street Today Common Perception 'The third lane was removed to install a bike lane.' What people see: • Trucks unloading in travel lanes • Empty loading zones • A bike lane that may appear lightly used ✓ Clarifying the current road design The primary purpose of the 2021 redesign was traffic calming and pedestrian safety-first project. The lane reduction from 3 → 2 travel lanes: • Reduced vehicle speeds by 27% • Improved pedestrian safety by 50% • Supports the Downtown Concept Plan • Supports Active Transportation, Complete Streets, and City goals • The bike lane is one component of the overall safety-focused redesign.✓ Current Challenges •Loading zones may be occupied or difficult for large trucks to access. •Trucks may choose the travel lane when curb loading is not feasible. •Enforcement is situational and depends on site conditions. •Commercial loading zones often sit unused outside peak delivery periods. What California Law Allows Preferred: Commercial loading zone Permitted: Travel lane when ‘reasonably necessary’ Not permitted: Bicycle lane loading Reminder: commercial vehicles may legally load from travel lanes under certain circumstances (CVC Chapter 9, 22502) 6 Downtown Loading Zone Improvement - Roadmap COMPLETED Trimmed tree limbs over loading spaces (Nov 2025) Clear communication to all CLZ permit holders (Oct 2025) Loading Zone downtown inventory IN PROGRESS Higuera 700 Block Pilot Project Ongoing Education for businesses and drivers Targeted enforcement in loading zones Evaluating Additional Improvements (next slide) Evaluate Higuera Street Striping Configuration w/ Emergency Services FUTURE (Planned) Broader downtown loading zone survey (Early 2027) Restriping loading zones throughout downtown (Spring 2027) Implement any Additional Improvements (Winter 2027) 7 Exploring Additional Improvements Modification to Traffic Signal Timing Installation of additional wayfinding signs to Parking Garages Modification to CLZ times (i.e. Vehicles can park after 3pm) TRADE-OFFS 3 8 CHORROBROADHiguera 700 Block BEFORE (9AM – 9PM)(9AM – 6PM)(9AM – 9PM)GARDENPARKING LANE BIKE LANE PARKING LANE HIGUERA STREETNORTH TRAVEL LANE SOUTH TRAVEL LANE 9 CHORROBROADHiguera 700 Block Pilot Project (9AM – 9PM)(9AM – 6PM)(9AM – 9PM)GARDENPARKING LANE BIKE LANE PARKING LANE HIGUERA STREETNORTH TRAVEL LANE SOUTH TRAVEL LANE Pilot based on Field Observations and DT SLO Feedback Better turning radius from Chorro Longer loading zones for large trucks (80’ min) Due to SLOMA construction, original pilot location was shifted. Passenger Loading Zones Maintained in front of SLO Brew Lofts and on the South side of the block for smaller vehicles. Commercial vehicles can use Passenger Loading Spaces 10 Pilot Project Field Observations & Feedback (so far) Survey Feedback •Pilot survey opened June 23rd •Number of responses: 35 so far •Average rating: 2.85 out of 5 •Primary concern: Delivery trucks continue to stop in travel lanes instead of using loading zones and curb space remains vacant during the day. •Enforcement was the most common recommendation to improve compliance. •Loss of customer parking and impacts to downtown businesses were frequent concerns. •Some respondents reported improved traffic flow, particularly during delivery periods. •Commercial users generally favored the longer loading zones for larger trucks. •Comments also included broader feedback on the Higuera bike lanes and downtown street design. •Parking Compliance Officers regularly patrol the area (7-10 times daily) and engage with drivers •When engaged, about 10% of delivery drivers will relocate to a loading zone •Once Tree was hit, Drivers were discouraged from using the loading zone •380 Commercial Loading Zone Violations Issued Monthly 11 Next Steps July 31 Pilot Survey Closes August 4 DT SLO Meeting Evaluate Pilot Feedback September 1 DT SLO Meeting Present draft changes October Implement pilot recommendations January Downtown Survey Spring 2027 Update all downtown loading curbs Continued Monitoring and Stakeholder Outreach 12 CHORROBROADHiguera 700 Block Pilot Project (9AM – 9PM)(9AM – 6PM)(9AM – 9PM)GARDENPARKING LANE BIKE LANE PARKING LANE HIGUERA STREETNORTH TRAVEL LANE SOUTH TRAVEL LANE Pilot based on Field Observations and DT SLO Feedback Better turning radius from Chorro Longer loading zones for large trucks (80’ min) Due to SLOMA construction, original pilot location was shifted. Passenger Loading Zones Maintained in front of SLO Brew Lofts and on the South side of the block for smaller vehicles. Commercial vehicles can use Passenger Loading Spaces 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee September 16, 2025 2 Pay Stations •Feature highlights •Fully customizable touch screen •Simple process for payment •Backlit screen and motion activated light bar •Multiple payment options •Text receipts with option to extend parking from text message •Completed •Contract •Wrap and screen flow design •Next Steps •Hardware and software setup •Shipping •Installation scheduled for late October 3 Business Toolkit – Downtown Parking Web Page: A dedicated parking for businesses page is being developed as a one-stop resource for all parking- related information. It will feature a landing page for the new pay stations, including step-by-step instructions and a how- to video. Printed Materials: Rack cards will provide directions for using the new pay stations and the PayByPhone app. Signage: Window signs promoting PayByPhone Coupons and Garage Validation will be made available for businesses. Digital Outreach: Newsletter blurbs with links to the business page will be distributed. Community Engagement: A door-to-door campaign will help share information directly with businesses and residents. 4 PayByPhone Update PayByPhone rollout campaign highlights included: •400 signs •Press releases •Social media posts (ongoing through City channels) •Shared communications via Downtown SLO, Chamber, and Parking Steering Committee •Door-to-door outreach to downtown businesses •Farmer’s Market booth participation •Business toolkit, including: •Social media graphics •Digital and print materials •Window decals and countertop tents (provided at no cost to businesses) •In-person merchant workshop Mobile app usage increased by 9% since promotions began! 5 Commercial Loading in Downtown SLO 6 Downtown Access Pass Pilot Expansion Pilot expands to San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) services Free Regional Transit Pass for City employees Goal: Measure if free passes increase employee transit use 7 Roll & Stroll Education 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee October 7, 2025 2 SLO Transit Ridership +10% Increase 3 6 Express Returns! 4 Microtransit Feasibility Study What is Mircotransit? Microtransit is a public transportation option that aims to fill gaps in existing bus service, like late evenings or locations far from bus stops. This type of service allows riders to request a trip that routes from their specific origin to destination. Rides are shared with other users, and fares are significantly lower than private transportation costs. 5 Walktober 6 Bike Light Giveaway •Daylight Savings Ends on Sunday, November 2nd •State law requires a front light and rear reflector (rear light recommended) ~ $150+ Fine •Pop-up Bike Light Giveaway Event during the first week of the time change •Riding with a light at night significantly lowers risk of collision 7 Halloween Safety Campaign •Halloween is one of riskiest nights for traffic safety •While driving, watch for kids crossing midblock. Drive slow •Make sure costumes are visible •Avoid masks that hinder vision •Reflective costumes are best •Carry a light •Avoid midblock crossing 8 Parking Fund FY24-25 Year End FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Parking Fund Actual Budget Actual Variance %Budget Meters 5,927,488$ 4,312,367$ 4,589,728$ 277,361$ 6%4,312,367$ Structures 1,757,776 2,860,504 1,886,338 (974,166) -34%2,860,504 Long-Term Parking 702,797 901,906 522,895 (379,011) -42%500,000 Fines 1,190,030 1,252,200 1,113,016 (139,184) -11%1,231,100 Other Revenue 3,669,687 664,884 2,684,563 2,019,679 304%671,984 Total Revenue 13,247,779$ 9,991,861$ 10,796,540$ 804,679$ 8%9,575,955$ 8 `FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Parking Fund Actual Budget Actual Funds Available %Budget Staffing 1,991,075$ 2,208,664$ 2,138,507$ 70,157$ 3%2,198,513$ Contract Services 862,591 782,601 645,512 137,089 18%683,580 Other Operating Expenditures 967,528 1,135,504 1,058,764 76,741 7%1,066,951 Debt Service 3,016,362 3,827,322$ 3,500,278$ 327,044 9%3,696,534 Transfers Out 1,387,281 1,632,053$ 1,632,053$ - 0%1,720,732 Total 8,224,837$ 9,586,144$ 8,975,113$ 611,030$ 6%9,366,310$ Revenue Expense 9 Garage User Survey Results (As of 9/30/2025) •230 responses received •Average rating: 3.7 (out of 1 to 5) •Written comments: Overall feedback was positive, with users noting the system is convenient and easy to use. Some mentioned challenges with payment steps and exit delays. 10 Pay Stations Installation October 27 – November 12 Communications Plan •Before Installation (1 week prior) •Press release announcement •Social media posts •Updated webpage with how-to guides and FAQs •During Installation •On-street education by staff •Printed handouts for users •After Installation •User Survey •Feeback from DTSLO and local businesses 11 Downtown Access Holiday Planning Free Parking in City Garages Thanksgiving Weekend: Thursday -Sunday Sundays in December: December 7, 14, 21, and 28 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Day after, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Holiday Parade Night: Free on-street and garage parking (times TBD) Holiday Trolley: Thursdays 6 - 9 p.m. - Fridays & Saturdays 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 12 Commercial Loading in Downtown SLO 1 Commercial Loading in Downtown SLO 2 Findings: What we are hearing and seeing •Large commercial vehicles loading/unloading throughout the day and staging in vehicle lane •During busiest times of day •Blocking on-street parking •Congesting traffic •Primary location of concern is 700 block of Higuera •Passenger vehicles using commercial loading zones blocking access for delivery trucks (sometimes displayed commercial permits, other times did not). •Large semi-trucks rarely use the designated loading zones •Smaller box trucks more often use loading zones but were often blocked by the passenger vehicles •Commercial trucks using the lane to load/unload have been observed blocking in vehicles in paid parking areas •Size of loading commercial zones are not long enough for large trucks to maneuver into/out of •Drivers not comfortable crossing over bike lane due to visibility •Tree limbs encroaching 3 Potential Strategies Staff Level Council Level State Level DTSLO/Business Owner Level Near Term Education/Outreach Provide keys to drivers for early delivery Increased enforcement Continued communicationTree/Limb Trimming Downtown Mid-Term Re-allocate curb space Commercial permit holders to use paid parking areas Long-Term Roadway redesign to shift bike lane Ordinance limiting deliveries to specific times Allow commercial trucks to park in bike laneRoadway redesign to remove bike lane 4 Staff Level Recommendations Near term Recommendations (0-3 months)Trade-Off Trim tree limbs encroaching over the curb space Provide clear communication to all Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ) permit applicants during October Ongoing education Targeted enforcement of permit regulations including Enforcement likely to impact business owners 5 Staff Level Recommendations Midterm Recommendations (3-9 months)Trade-Off Re-allocate curb space for loading zones (potentially both commercial and passenger) Potential reduction of public parking spaces 6 Staff Level Recommendations Longterm Considerations (1-3+ years)Trade-Off Consider roadway design to shift bike lane to the curbside where it is adjacent to commercial loading Reduction of public parking spaces, potential Emergency Response challenges 7 Council Level – Policy Shift Midterm (3-9 months)Trade-Off Develop/pilot program to allow commercial permit holders to parking in passenger loading or paid parking areas Reduced availability for visitors/shoppers & inability to effectively enforce Longterm (1-3+ years)Trade-Off Ordinance limiting deliveries to specific times Impact on deliveries to business - when or increased costs - & enforcement implications Redesign of roadway to remove bike facilities. Increased vehicle speeds → reduced safety for people walking and biking → reduced walkability (which can impact downtown vitality) Reduced access for community members using or reliant on non-vehicle transportation → increased demand on public parking for downtown employees Not in alignment with climate action goals, policies, plans 8 State Level – Law Amendment Longterm (several years)Trade-Off Allow Commercial Drivers to share/park in bike lane. This is currently a California Vehicle Code violation and would require a change to the state law. For reference: CVC 21211(b) Safety of people bicycling 9 DTSLO/Business Owner Level Strategies Near term (0-3 months) Potential for more deliveries to be provided keys for earlier delivery into business Continued communication between business staff and delivery companies directly 10 Staff Recommendation Staff Level Council Level State Level DTSLO/Business Owner Level Near Term Education/Outreach Provide keys to drivers for early delivery Increased enforcement Continued communicationTree/Limb Trimming Downtown Mid-Term Re-allocate curb space Commercial permit holders to use paid parking areas Long-Term Roadway redesign to shift bike lane Ordinance limiting deliveries to specific times Allow commercial trucks to park in bike laneRoadway redesign to remove bike lane 11 Downtown Access Stats Traffic Volumes Marsh and Higuera 1.Vehicle segment volumes – down approx. 16% since pandemic 2.Bicycle volume – increased approx. 6% 3.Pedestrian volume – increased approx. 10% 4.Point of reference a.Pre-pandemic all modes (vehicle + bike + ped) = average of 10,872 travelers b.Post-pandemic all modes (vehicle + bike + ped) = average of 9,822 travelers 12 Downtown Access Stats, cont. 1.Vehicle Speeds reduced by 27% a.33 MPH to 23-25 MPH 2.Safety Reports a.Pre-pandemic high rates of pedestrian crashes: Higuera & Morro Street, Higuera & Broad Street Marsh & Chorro Street, and Marsh & Osos Street b.Several proven counter measures identified to address this including: •Reduce from 3-2 vehicle lanes •Pedestrian head start at intersections •High-visibility crosswalk 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee November 4, 2025 2 Pay Stations Enforcement staff distributed nearly 1,000 postcards to downtown businesses and parkers before and during installation. 3 Commercial Loading in Downtown SLO •Next Steps •Education and outreach •Increased enforcement •Tree/limb trimming downtown •Evaluate and potential re-allocation of curb space 4 Downtown Access Holiday Planning 49th Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade:Free on-street and garage parking starting at 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Free Garage Parking for the Holidays Thanksgiving Weekend: Thursday –Sunday Sundays in December: December 7, 14, 21, and 28 Christmas Holiday (December 24, 25 & 26) New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 5 Holiday Trolley Holiday Trolley Returns! Sponsored by RideShare with FREE rides all season long! Hours of Operation: •Thursdays (Farmers Market): 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. •Fridays & Saturdays: 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. New this year: More downtown stops, including along Higuera Street on Friday and Saturday routes. 6 Holiday Trolley Holiday Trolley Route (Fri-Sat) Thursday Farmers Market Route 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee August 4, 2026 2 SLO Transit’s Academic Service m.) SLO Transit Academic Service •Beginning August 17: SLO Transit will return to its academic schedule with extended weekday evening service hours. •Route 6 Express direct from campus to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market will resume Thursday evening service on August 20 from 6:00 - 9:20 p.m.SLO Transit is coordinating with Cal Poly to help new students access downtown San Luis Obispo as part of their Week of Welcome (WOW) activities. 3 Bikeshare Program Update SLO has been planning for Bikeshare for 10+ years Recent changes in market and bikeshare technologies may allow for a successful proposal •May – Fall 2026 – Ongoing research and outreach •July 16, 2026 – Presentation to Active Transportation Committee •October 6, 2026 – Council vote on releasing bikeshare RFP •Fall 2026 – vendor procurement and contracting •Spring – Summer 2027 – bikeshare launch Project Contact: Jennifer Rice, jrice@slocity.org 4 Parking Meter Replacement Project 5 Commercial Loading Zones – Quick Overview Background Loading Zone Roadmap (Recap) Higuera 700 Block Pilot Project Results Discussion Next Steps 6 Commercial Loading Background Businesses raise concerns and submit feedback to City of SLO City of SLO begins monitoring conditions Aug. 2025 Oct. 21 – Environmental Committee meets with drivers; reviews potential approaches and staff recommendations Oct. 2025 Tree trimming completed throughout the downtown core Nov. 2025 May 5 – DTSLO requests expedited installation of pilot prior to June 1 May 27 –Pilot configuration installed May 2026 Pilot evaluation ongoing June 23-July 31 –Pilot Survey open August 4 –Survey results presented Summer 2026 Commercial trucks frequently load from the travel lane, creating congestion and safety concerns. Loading zones are often unavailable or unsuitable for large trucks. Passenger vehicles sometimes occupy commercial loading zones. Greatest need is on the 700 block of Higuera (secondary: 1000 block). Initial concerns: 7 Downtown Loading Zone Improvement - Roadmap COMPLETED Trimmed tree limbs over loading spaces (Nov 2025) Clear communication to all CLZ permit holders (Oct 2025) Loading Zone downtown inventory Signal Timing Adjustments Evaluate Higuera Striping Configuration w/Emergency Services IN PROGRESS Higuera 700 Block Pilot Project (Summer 2026) Ongoing Education for businesses and drivers Targeted enforcement in loading zones Evaluating Additional Improvements FUTURE (Planned) Broader downtown loading zone survey (Early 2027) Evaluation for Municipal Code Revisions (Early 2027) Restriping loading zones throughout downtown (Spring 2027) Implement any Additional Improvements (Winter 2027) 8 Downtown Loading Zone – Signal Timing Adjustments •Implemented signal timing refinements on Higuera (Osos to Nipomo) on 7/21/26 •Adds +10 seconds green on Higuera (+40% increase in vehicle capacity) •Effective 10am-6pm only, previous timings remain other times of day •Positive results on traffic flow thus far, City staff will continue to monitor and fine-tune 9 Downtown Stakeholder Online Survey Results Survey Overview The survey was mailed and emailed to all businesses on the 700 block of Higuera Street and shared with delivery companies. The survey was open from June 22nd to July 31st. 40 Survey Responses Received 37 Downtown Businesses 2 Visitors 1 Delivery Driver 8 had a Commercial Loading Zone permit 29 did not have a permit Most use the loading zones on weekday mornings. Weekday afternoons are the second busiest period. Weekend and evening use is limited. Average Rating 3.1 out of 5 10 Downtown Stakeholder Survey Feedback Positive Feedback •Improved morning traffic flow •Easier parking for large delivery trucks •More convenient loading and unloading Key Concerns •Loss of customer parking •Trucks continuing to park in travel lanes. •Need for stronger enforcement. •Loading zone being underutilized. •Bike lane and overall downtown access. Survey Suggestions •Restore customer parking if truck compliance remains low •Improve loading zone signage and awareness •Increase loading zone enforcement •Review permit eligibility and costs 11 Downtown Loading Zone Field Observations Commercial Loading Zone Violations Citations Warnings Repeat Violations Passenger Vehicle Misuse Remains the Primary Issue •Smaller vehicles continue to occupy commercial loading zones. •Violations involved drivers who had paid at nearby pay stations and believed parking was permitted. •Construction activity occasionally prevented delivery vehicles from accessing loading zones Education Proved Effective - Commercial Compliance Improved •Most contacts resulted in voluntary compliance after officers explained the regulations. •Large trucks increasingly used designated loading zones. •Delivery drivers generally receptive to education and drivers appreciated officer outreach and guidance. •Positive interactions significantly outnumbered confrontational encounters. 12 Downtown Loading Zone – Video Monitoring •July video observations: 2 study days showed occasional, short-duration congestion related to commercial loading. •Observed: 1-2 events per day typically caused by large trucks loading from the travel lane clearing within 2-5 minutes. No recurring congestion observed outside of these isolated events. •Peak time: 12:00–12:30 PM and 1:00–1:30 PM. •Ongoing monitoring: Will monitor 2 days per month through end of year; no pre-pilot video available for comparison. 13 CHORROBROAD700 Block Higuera Pilot Project (9AM – 9PM)(9AM – 6PM)(9AM – 9PM)GARDENPARKING LANE BIKE LANE PARKING LANE HIGUERA STREETNORTH TRAVEL LANE SOUTH TRAVEL LANE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION 14 Discussion/Committee Input •Have you seen noticeable change with signal timing change? •Has the pilot program improved traffic flow/delivery access? •Parking Compliance Officers are enforcing the loading zones daily. Is the education improving traffic flow? •Do you have any additional feedback on the pilot project? 15 Next Steps August 4 DT SLO Meeting Evaluate Pilot Feedback September 1 DT SLO Meeting Present draft changes October Implement pilot recommendations January Downtown Survey Spring 2027 Update all downtown loading curbs Continued Monitoring and Stakeholder Outreach 1 City of SLO Mobility Update Downtown SLO Parking and Access Committee September 1, 2026 2 Active Transportation Higuera Complete Streets Project •Fixing potholes and rehabilitating pavement •Traffic signal updates •Traffic signal/technology upgrades to improve emergency vehicle response ADA-accessible ramps •Safer crossings •Enhanced bicycle facilities The City is starting phased improvements on various sections of Higuera Street. Improvements will include: These improvements will make it safer and easier for everyone to travel the corridor. 3 Commercial Loading Zones – Quick Overview Loading Zone Roadmap (Recap) Video Monitoring Update Field Observations Update Higuera 700 Block Pilot Project Recommendations Discussion Next Steps 4 Downtown Loading Zone Improvement - Roadmap COMPLETED Trimmed tree limbs over loading spaces (Nov 2025) Clear communication to all CLZ permit holders (Oct 2025) Loading Zone downtown inventory Signal Timing Adjustments Evaluate Higuera Striping Configuration w/Emergency Services IN PROGRESS Higuera 700 Block Pilot Project (Summer/Fall 2026) Ongoing Education for businesses and drivers Targeted enforcement in loading zones Evaluating Additional Improvements Evaluation of loading zone hours and municipal code revisions FUTURE (Planned) Broader downtown loading zone survey (Early 2027) Restriping loading zones throughout downtown (Spring 2027) Implement any Additional Improvements (Winter 2027) 5 Downtown Loading - Traffic Conditions - Signal Timing Changes July — (Before Signal Timing Changes) •2 study days (Summer – No Cal Poly in session) •1–2 significant backups per day extending into the Chorro intersection •Backups cleared within 2–5 minutes •Similar truck-loading activity observed August — (After Signal Timing Changes) •2 study days (Summer – No Cal Poly in session) •Similar frequency of trucks loading in the roadway •1 significant backup over 2 days •Backup was associated with an SLOMA construction vehicle staged in the roadway for ~20 minutes •Backup was briefly exacerbated by a vehicle attempting to parallel park •All vehicles cleared the Chorro intersection on a single green light Key Takeaways •August showed less frequent and less impactful congestion despite similar truck-loading activity. •Continued monitoring through the end of the year will provide additional data, including conditions after school resumes. 6 Downtown Loading Zone Field Observations Passenger Vehicle Misuse Remains the Primary Issue •Passenger vehicles continue to occupy commercial loading zones, especially on 700 Higuera, 800 Palm, and 800 Monterey. •Many drivers are paying at nearby pay stations and mistakenly believe parking is permitted. •Misuse increases during lunch and after commercial deliveries taper, while 1000 Broad and 1000-1100 Nipomo remain underutilized Commercial Compliance Continues to Improve •UPS, Sysco, FedEx and other carriers are increasingly using commercial loading zones or paid parking spaces instead of double parking. •Most commercial drivers comply after education; recent observations show fewer double-parking incidents and strong compliance by commercial permit holders. •Construction and limited access occasionally affect delivery operations, but positive outreach and education continue to produce voluntary compliance. 7 Downtown Loading Zone Recommendations Continue Pilot Program Fall 2026 SLOMA Construction activity in right-of-way completed December 2026 Implement permanent changes to 700 block Higuera •Potentially reposition loading zone •Update sign and pay station locations January 2027 Broader downtown loading zone survey Early 2027 Implementation of additional improvements Spring 2027 •Monthly video monitoring •Education and enforcement •Refresh of downtown curb markings •Evaluation of loading zone hours and municipal code revisions Ongoing: 8 Discussion/Committee Input •Have you seen noticeable change with signal timing change? •Has the pilot program improved traffic flow/delivery access? •Parking Compliance Officers are enforcing the loading zones daily. Is the education improving traffic flow? •Do you have any additional feedback on the recommendations? 9 Next Steps September 1 DT SLO Meeting Present recommendations December 2026 SLOMA Construction in Right of Way Completed January 2027 Implement pilot recommendations Early 2027 Downtown Survey Spring 2027 Implementation of Other Downtown Improvements Continued Monitoring and Stakeholder Outreach