SFMTA approves $180M contracts for parking garage management with LAZ and MCO Parking
November 02, 2022 | San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco County government meeting on July 4, 2025, focused on two significant resolutions regarding the management of parking garages operated by the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA). The resolutions, which were approved, authorize agreements with LAZ Parking California LLC and MCO Parking LLC for the management of a total of 18 parking facilities, including 7 garages and 2 lots under LAZ, and 11 garages and 1 lot under MCO.
The agreements, valued at up to $180 million over a five-year term with two optional two-year extensions, aim to enhance the efficiency and oversight of the city's parking operations. Rob Malone, senior manager of off-street parking at SFMTA, presented the history and rationale behind these contracts, emphasizing the need for improved management practices following a comprehensive consultant report in 2008. This report recommended a more active role for the city in overseeing parking facilities, leading to a streamlined contracting process and the development of in-house expertise.
Malone highlighted the recent $35 million investment in upgrading parking garage technology, which included new payment systems and enhanced security measures. The MTA's parking operations generated over $37 million in revenue in the last fiscal year, with a significant portion supporting public transit services.
During the meeting, Supervisor Chen raised concerns about the maintenance and operational capacity of certain garages, suggesting that a portion of the generated revenue should be allocated for ongoing maintenance to ensure facilities remain fully operational. Chen also recommended establishing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Recreation and Park Department to clarify responsibilities for capital improvements at shared facilities.
The meeting concluded with an invitation for public comments, allowing community members to voice their opinions on the resolutions and related issues. The approved agreements are set to take effect on February 1, 2023, marking a new chapter in the management of San Francisco's parking infrastructure.
The agreements, valued at up to $180 million over a five-year term with two optional two-year extensions, aim to enhance the efficiency and oversight of the city's parking operations. Rob Malone, senior manager of off-street parking at SFMTA, presented the history and rationale behind these contracts, emphasizing the need for improved management practices following a comprehensive consultant report in 2008. This report recommended a more active role for the city in overseeing parking facilities, leading to a streamlined contracting process and the development of in-house expertise.
Malone highlighted the recent $35 million investment in upgrading parking garage technology, which included new payment systems and enhanced security measures. The MTA's parking operations generated over $37 million in revenue in the last fiscal year, with a significant portion supporting public transit services.
During the meeting, Supervisor Chen raised concerns about the maintenance and operational capacity of certain garages, suggesting that a portion of the generated revenue should be allocated for ongoing maintenance to ensure facilities remain fully operational. Chen also recommended establishing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Recreation and Park Department to clarify responsibilities for capital improvements at shared facilities.
The meeting concluded with an invitation for public comments, allowing community members to voice their opinions on the resolutions and related issues. The approved agreements are set to take effect on February 1, 2023, marking a new chapter in the management of San Francisco's parking infrastructure.
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