DOWNTOWN CALDWELL PARKING STUDY
1.
Please select one or more of the following:
I am a downtown business Owner
I work in downtown
I live in downtown
I visit downtown
2.
When in downtown, where do you typically park?
On the street, in front of or nearby my business, place of employment or residence
On the street, but more than a block or two away from my business, place of employment or residence
Off street in one of the city's public parking lots
Off street in a private parking lot
Other (please specify)
3.
If the city assigned a designated parking space within one of the public parking lots that you could utilize 7-days a week, 24-hours a day for parking and no one else could park in it, would you be willing to pay a monthly permit fee of $25.00?
Yes
No
4.
If you answered "No" to the question, please describe the reasoning?
5.
What is your typical length of stay in downtown?
Less than one hour
One to two hours
Two to four hours
Four hours or greater
6.
What improvements would make you more comfortable to park a block or two away on the street or in a public parking lot? Select all that apply.
Security cameras in parking lots
Better lighting in parking lots
Better lighting on streets
Designating parking on street with striping so I know where to park
Signage so I know where to park
More appealing walk (landscaping, trees, benches, art, etc)
Nothing, as I prefer to park in front of where I am visiting or work
Other (please specify)
7.
Are there days or times that you experience more difficulty in finding a parking space? Check all that apply
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday after 6:00 PM
Friday and Saturday - Daytime
Friday and Saturday - Evenings
Other (please specify)
8.
How far away from your destination in downtown are you willing to park and walk? (See below image for illustration)
A half-block away (approx. 0.03 miles or 170 feet)
One block away (approx. 0.07 miles or 375 feet)
Two blocks away (approx. 0.14 miles or 739 feet)
Three blocks away (approx. 0.20 miles or 1,056 feet)
I am not willing to park and walk
9.
What time do you feel on-street parking should be regulated?
Monday through Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Monday through Friday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Monday through Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Monday through Saturday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Other (please specify)
10.
Which of the following on-street parking scenarios do you feel is best for downtown. The RED indicates 3 Hour Parking, and the BLUE indicates 4 Hour Parking.
3 Hour Parking
4 Hour Parking
3 and 4 Hour Parking
PLEASE NOTE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DOWNTOWN PARKING:
11.
I know where I am able to park.
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
12.
I feel safe when parking downtown
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree