Past RPZ Changes
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Southeast Wallingford
Current Status
New! The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has reviewed public input and is issuing a decision regarding the proposed RPZ changes in SE Wallingford.
- We are not expanding Zone 22 east, as previously proposed. Through SDOT's standard petition process, individual blocks adjacent to Zone 22 signed blocks may be able to have Zone 22 signs installed, including blocks east of Wallingford Ave N.
- We are standardizing current Zone 22 restrictions to be in effect 7 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Friday with a 2-hour limit for vehicles without a Zone 22 permit.
- We are expanding Zone 34 south to NE Pacific St.
You can see the Notice of Decision mailer for more details along with a summary of survey responses and report of all comments received on the proposal. Thank you to all who participated in this process.
For more information see:
- Southeast Wallingford Public Hearing Presentation, June 20, 2019
- Summary of southeast Wallingford RPZ survey results, June 2019
- Southeast Wallingford Mailer, December 2018
- Parking study results, from Wallingford Community Council presentation, October 3, 2018
Next Steps
In October, we will mail information on how to purchase Zone 34 permits to residents within the expanded Zone 34 are. In late November, SDOT crews will begin installing Zone 34 signs and changing current Zone 22 signs to reflect the new hours.
Background
The Wallingford Community Council (WCC) requested that SDOT study the feasibility of an RPZ in the area east of existing Zone 22 - approximately east of Wallingford Ave N and south of N 38th St. SDOT conducted a parking study in the area in May 2018 and found that the area met the criteria of having at least 10 contiguous blocks being over 75% occupied with parked vehicles, over 35% of which did not belong to residents of the area, and having an identifiable generator of non-resident vehicle traffic.
SDOT presented the results of the parking study to the Wallingford Community Council on October 3, 2018 and sent a mailer requesting feedback to the broader community in early December 2018. Click here to see a summary of what we heard from our December 2018 outreach. SDOT sent a final proposal to the broader community in late May 2019 and took comments via online comment form, email, phone, and public hearing.
Mailers and Materials
Southeast Wallingford Notice of Decision Mailer, September 2019
Summary of southeast Wallingford RPZ proposal survey results, September 2019
Report of all comments received on southeast Wallingford RPZ proposal, September 2019
Southeast Wallingford Public Hearing Presentation, June 20, 2019
Southeast Wallingford Proposal Mailer, June 2019
Summary of southeast Wallingford RPZ survey results, June 2019
Southeast Wallingford Mailer, December 2018
Wallingford Community Council presentation (including study results), October 3, 2018
West Seattle Junction
Current Status
SDOT is issuing a decision to create a new RPZ 35 in the West Seattle Junction in fall 2019 along with additional unpaid time limits and individual parking space changes. Thank you to all who participated in this process. See the notice of decision mailer for more details. See more information about proposed parking changes at the Community Access and Parking Program website.
Next Steps
We will send residents in the new RPZ 35 area information on purchasing permits prior to RPZ sign installation. Zone 35 signs will be installed beginning the week of November 18.
Background
In January 2017, the West Seattle Junction Neighborhood Association (JuNO) requested that SDOT study the feasibility of an RPZ in the area northeast of the West Seattle Alaska Junction. SDOT conducted initial field studies in March of 2017 and found that this area met the criteria of having at least 10 contiguous blocks being over 75% occupied with parked vehicles, with an identifiable generator of non-resident vehicle traffic. SDOT also surveyed blocks south of SW Alaska St and west of California Ave SW and found that these blocks should also be considered as part of this request. SDOT sent a mailer with information on a potential RPZ to the community and collected feedback through summer 2018. SDOT sent out a final proposal mailer to the community in February 2019 and held a public hearing. After reviewing parking and access in the area with local stakeholders to determine potential improvements to area parking management, SDOT will be implementing parking changes in fall 2019.
Mailers and Materials
- West Seattle Junction Notice of Decision Mailer, June 2019
- West Seattle Junction RPZ Public Hearing Presentation, February 28, 2019
- West Seattle Junction Proposal Mailer, February 2019
- Junction RPZ Proposal FAQ, February 2019
- Summary of West Seattle Junction RPZ Feedback, October 2018
- West Seattle Junction Mailer, July 2018
- Junction Neighborhood Organization (JuNO) presentation, April 26, 2018
- Junction Neighborhood Organization (JuNO) handout April 26, 2018
Wallingford
Current Status
Zone 34 signs were installed and went into effect in early December 2018. Residents within Zone 34 can purchase permits here.
Background
In late 2015 and early 2016, the Wallingford Community Council requested that SDOT study the feasibility of both new and expanded RPZs in three areas within Wallingford. SDOT conducted initial field studies in the fall of 2016 and found that two of the three areas met the criteria of having at least 10 contiguous blocks being over 75% occupied with parked vehicles, with an identifiable generator of non-resident vehicle traffic.
In 2017, SDOT completed a formal parking study of residential streets in Wallingford to determine the occupancy in the area as well as the percent of non-resident parking throughout the day and evening. The study area included the existing Zone 5 and parts of existing Zone 22, as well as many currently unrestricted blocks. SDOT studied the area holistically and presented results to the Wallingford Community Council on September 6.
SDOT used the results of the parking study and feedback from the community to develop the proposed changes. We took comments on the proposed changes via online comment form, email, and phone, as well as by spoken and written comment submitted at an April 4 public hearing.
After considering the data we collected and comments we received, we have decided to create a new RPZ 34, remove RPZ 5, and to split and expand RPZ 22 into two zones at N 40th St. View a map of the full plan.
Zone 5 signs were removed in late June 2018. Existing Zone 22 signs on blocks north of N 40th St were replaced with Zone 33 signs in July 2018.
Mailers and Materials
Notice of Decision mailer, June 2018
Public Hearing presentation, April 4, 2018
Proposal mailer, March 2018
Wallingford RPZ Proposal FAQ, March 2018
Summary of Survey Results, March 2018
Postcard, November 2017
Presentation(including study results), September 6, 2017
Wallingford Community Council meeting handout, September 6, 2017
Pike-Pine
Current Status
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is making changes to paid parking hours in the Capitol Hill area. As part of this project, we are also changing the Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) designations on a few blocks. Starting in late October, we are removing the Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) 4 signs from the following paid parking blocks, representing approximately 26 spaces:
- 10th Avenue between East Pike Street and East Union Street (both sides)
- 11th Avenue between East Pike Street and East Union Street (east side)
- 12th Avenue between East Pine Street and East Pike Street (east side)
These will become paid parking blocks with no payment exemptions for vehicles displaying Zone 4 permits. Vehicles displaying a Zone 4 permit will no longer be able to park on these blocks beyond the posted time limit or without paying the posted rate. These three blocks have commercial business on the ground floor and therefore no longer qualify to allow RPZ parking. SDOT prioritizes curbspace in business districts for passenger/delivery loading and for customer short-term trips, as well as other mobility purposes.
Mailers and Materials
Click here to see the notice sent to permit holders in the area.
Columbia City RPZ 29 Proposed Expansion - Notice of Decision
Current Status
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has considered public input and is issuing a decision regarding the expansion of existing Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) 29 in Columbia City. The map below highlights the areas where RPZ 29 is expanding. We plan to install signs for the expanded RPZ area at the end of October 2017. We will mail applications for permits to addresses in the new expansion areas in late September. There are no changes to existing RPZ 29 blocks.
For more information on the new expansion area see our Notice of Decision mailer.
SDOT held a public hearing on July 10th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Rainier Arts Auditorium at 3515 S Alaska Street. SDOT accepted comments on the proposed RPZ expansion at the hearing, by mail, and by email to ColumbiaCityParking@seattle.gov through July 21st.
Background
The Columbia City Parking Plan is the outcome of a year of outreach and data collection in Columbia City and includes new areas of time limits, paid parking, added parking, and an expansion of existing RPZ 29. For more information, see the larger neighborhood plan.
Mailers and Materials
Details on the new RPZ 29 expansion
Details on the RPZ 29 proposed expansion
Plan for parking managemen tchanges in Columbia City
Northwest Capitol Hill New RPZ and Zone 15 Changes - Notice of Decision
Current Status
Permit applications will be mailed to residents in Zone 32 and the new Zone 15 blocks on May 19. Residents on these blocks can purchase permits after May 23, 2017. Permits will not be available before this date.
Zone 32 signs and Zone 15 signs (for newly added Zone 15 blocks) have been installed. The signs are covered by bags and are not in effect. The signs will be uncovered and restrictions will go into effect July 1, 2017.
See if your address is eligible for Zone 32 or Zone 15 permits
Zone 32 permit application
Zone 15 permit application
If you have questions about the permit application, please contact the Traffic Permits Counter at (206) 684–5086.
Background
SDOT and Sound Transit have been working together to manage on-street parking around the new Capitol Hill light rail station. Sound Transit identified blocks with unrestricted parking northwest of the station that could be used by commuters seeking to park near light rail. Feedback from public outreach in fall 2015 included suggestions to add RPZ parking in the presently unrestricted area north of E Olive Way/E John St and west of Broadway. SDOT also proposed an expansion of Zone 15 and a change in hours to prevent commuter parking and standardize the hours between these two neighborhoods.
SDOT took your comments throughout July and September at a public hearing, by email, phone, and through a survey. After considering public input, SDOT decided to create a new Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ 32) northwest of the Capitol Hill light rail station and change the hours of the existing Zone 15 from noon – 6 AM, every day, to 7 AM – 8 PM, Monday – Saturday. These changes are occurring in spring and summer 2017.
Mailers and Materials
Current proposal and notice of decision
Original proposal
Public hearing presentation
Ballard - Notice of Decision
Current Status
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) would like to thank everyone who participated in the opportunity for public comment. After considering public input, SDOT will not create a new Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) around the Ballard business district. The majority of comments we received did not indicate support for the new zone. Read the full Notice of Decision.
Background
In the fall of 2014, SDOT received a request from the Central Ballard Residents' Association to create a new Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) on residential streets around the Ballard business district. In September 2015, SDOT conducted an RPZ parking study. We took comments from the neighborhood on an RPZ proposal in May.
Mailers and Materials
Notice of Decision
Proposal
CBRA Presentation (November 2015)
Green Lake
Current Status
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) would like to thank everyone who participated in opportunity for public comment, attended the public hearing and engaged with us in developing and considering a proposal for a new Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) in Green Lake near the business district. Because a majority of comments from the public hearing, online survey and emails to us reflected lack of support for this new zone, SDOT will not install an RPZ in the Green Lake neighborhood.
Read the full Notice of Decision.
Background
In July 2014, the Green Lake Community Council (GLCC) requested that SDOT study the feasibility of a new RPZ around the Green Lake business district. SDOT studied the area in December 2014 and found that the area met the minimum criteria. In September/October 2015, SDOT proposed a draft RPZ to the Green Lake Community. We received feedback and made changes to the proposal based on comments we received. SDOT held a public hearing on April 19, 2016 to take comments on the revised proposal.
Mailers and Materials
Notice of Decision
Most recent proposal
Public hearing presentation
Past proposal details and maps
Zone 2 RPZ Expansion
Current Status
SDOT issued a decision in May 2016 regarding the expansion of Restricted Parking Zone 2. After considering public input, SDOT will expand Zone 2 north to include the blocks bounded by E Madison St, 14th Ave, and 23rd Ave in July 2016. More information and a map of the area being added.
Residents in the newly expanded area have received permit applications by mail. Signs were installed in July 2016.
Background
The Capitol Hill Community Council and residents of the area requested the City make more blocks eligible for RPZ 2. In response, The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) held a public hearing concerning the proposed addition of blocks to RPZ 2 on February 9, 2016, and took comments through February 29.
Mailers and Materials
Zone 10 RPZ Expansion
Current Status
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) issued a decision in January 2016 concerning the addition of blocks to RPZ 10. The area between Roosevelt Way NE, NE 56th St, I-5, and NE Ravenna Blvd will be added to RPZ Zone 10 in summer 2016. More information and a map of the area being added.
Next Steps
Residents in the newly expanded area have received permit applications by mail. Signs were installed in July 2016.
Background
SDOT received a request in fall 2015 to expand Restricted Parking Zone 10 to blocks west of Roosevelt Way NE and north of NE 56th St. SDOT conducted a survey of the parking on September 16, 2015, which found parking occupancy in the area was approximately 75% full. Based on the residents' request and the data collected, SDOT created a proposal to add RPZ parking on one side of the street in the request area while making residents on both sides of the street eligible. SDOT held a RPZ Public Hearing concerning the proposed addition of blocks to RPZ 10 on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.