Council funds phase 2 of downtown curb‑management study; staff says downtown has ~1,400 curb spaces

Transportation staff presented results from phase‑1 of a curb‑management study that mapped downtown and riverfront curb usage, ran parking counts and public outreach, and identified opportunities for prioritized curb uses such as managed event parking, passenger pick‑up/drop‑off zones and short‑term loading.

Gary Ford summarized the baseline: "we have over 1,400 curb spaces," with on‑street average stays just under two hours and Saturday evenings the peak period. Staff recommended Phase 2 — additional analysis, prioritized programs and ordinance recommendations — and sought a $68,000 contract modification with Kimley‑Horn to complete that work. Council approved the funding and directed staff to continue public outreach and return with draft policies and ordinance changes.