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City of Palo Alto (ID # 6585)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 4/11/2016
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Summary Title: Downtown Parking Wayfinding and Parking Guidance
Systems
Title: Direction to Staff Regarding Downtown Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding
and Parking Guidance Systems Design
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Planning and Community Environment
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council:
1) Direct staff to solicit bids for construction for the Downtown Parking Wayfinding design
in the blue color scheme, and
2) Direct staff to prepare plans and estimates for construction and installation of Automated
Parking Guidance System (APGS) with preference for single-space monitoring in the Downtown
Palo Alto parking garages and solicit bids when funding becomes available.
Executive Summary
In early 2014, the City began efforts to address the significant parking and transportation
challenges in Downtown Palo Alto through several related initiatives. This strategy involves
projects to increase parking supply, improve parking management, and reduce overall demand.
As part of this comprehensive parking strategy, staff has been working with a wayfinding
consultant, Hunt Design, and a parking technology consultant, Walker Parking Consultants.
Together, the consultants have worked on concepts for a new parking brand to be utilized in
parking wayfinding signage and designs for parking technology that will provide real-time
parking availability at garage entrances and at locations Downtown. Together, the
implementation of these projects will enhance the visitor perception of Downtown Palo Alto by
improving the ease with which visitors can find available parking spaces.
The staff recommendation would proceed with bidding and constructing parking wayfinding
signage in a way that anticipates future funding and implementation of the parking guidance
system technologies.
Background and Discussion
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Parking Wayfinding
Hunt Design was tasked with a review of existing parking wayfinding signage in Downtown Palo
Alto, designing a new “parking brand” for the City, and developing a wayfinding plan. The new
wayfinding signage would incorporate the proposed parking brand and replace the existing
parking signage to improve parking visibility in Downtown Palo Alto. This work was done in
collaboration with Walker Parking Consultants’ parking technology work, and several types of
proposed signage include real-time parking availability displays.
Hunt worked extensively with Staff, local resident and business stakeholders to develop
proposed branding concepts and signage, including creating mockups of several design options
installed in the field for ARB member, stakeholder, staff, and public feedback (Attachment A).
This work is detailed in the October 2015 report to the Architectural Review Board (Attachment
B). The ARB study session resulted in unanimous direction to move forward with the proposed
signage in the blue color scheme, with the green color scheme as an alternative approach,
although no formal recommendation was formulated. The ARB felt that the blue color was
more visible than the green against many streets’ tree canopies.
As a result of the ARB feedback, Hunt Design created full parking wayfinding designs for the
blue color scheme, with the green color scheme as an alternative (Attachment C). This design
includes the following sign types:
Directional Sign – directs customers toward parking facilities
Lot ID Banner – Identifies a particular Lot via a banner attached to an existing light pole
Garage ID – identifies a particular garage via a sign mounted to the exterior of the
garage
Pylons – visible/architectural markers that show parking facility info
Rules/Regulation Signs – depicts hours, permit/hourly parking regulation info
Included in this analysis and recommendation is a revised naming structure for the Downtown
garages and lots. The revised nomenclature is an alphanumeric system, with garage structures
named alphabetically from east to west, and lots numerically from east to west. This naming
structure is supported by stakeholders and the ARB.
As part of this scope, Hunt Design recommended locations for installation of each signage type
throughout Downtown Palo Alto (Attachments D and E). This installation recommendation
assumes removal of existing parking wayfinding signage and installation of new signage at key
intersections and locations for each Downtown lot and garage.
The combination of the visually appealing parking brand with an improved, comprehensive
approach to wayfinding placement will help guide visitors, residents, and employees more
easily to off-street parking and the real-time occupancy will help to reduce congestion and
circling by efficiently delineating where parking is available.
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Automatic Parking Guidance Systems (APGS)
The City engaged Walker Parking Consultants to assess potential Automated Parking Guidance
Systems (APGS) for Downtown Palo Alto that would provide real-time occupancy information
regarding parking availability. Following an assessment of existing conditions and parking
garage configuration, Walker’s staff described three types of APGS for consideration at a
Stakeholder committee meeting:
Facility Count APGS: The lowest cost option, this system uses sensors at garage or
parking lot entrances and displays either total count of vehicles in the facility or a simple
‘Open/Full’ status. This system is approximately 70-80% accurate, and is similar to the
system currently installed in the City of San Jose that displays facility counts at garage
entrances and on some road signs.
Level and Zone Count APGS: This system builds on to the Facility Count system and uses
additional sensors to provide counts by garage level. This system does not guide parkers
to available spaces, and does not indicate where the available spaces are, so drivers may
perceive a level as full when it reaches 90-95% occupied even when some spaces remain
available. This system requires some manual counts to maintain accuracy. Similar
systems are currently in place at the Winchester garage at Santana Row in San Jose and
the Fifth and Mission parking garage in San Francisco.
Single Space Detection APGS with Individual Indicator Lights: This system provides the
highest level of customer service, and track occupancy by space using ceiling mounted
detection sensors in conjunction with LED lights mounted above each space that
indicate type of space (available, occupied, permit, public, handicapped, valet, etc.). The
single space approach is adaptive, enabling the allocation of the space to be changed
manually or automatically, to best utilize the available parking. This system is the most
accurate, and does not require additional manual counts to maintain accuracy. This type
of system is currently installed at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose.
Costs for the aforementioned systems vary based on the level of accuracy and information. The
basic system, a facility count system that simply indicates total estimate of vehicles parked, or
indicates when the facility is open or full, is the least expensive (roughly $400,000 for the four
Downtown Palo Alto garages). The level count system and single space systems are more
complex, with installation estimated at $1.26 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for the
Downtown garages. These costs reflect the estimates to retrofit existing garages for this
equipment. Operations and maintenance costs are typically captured in the warranty for the
system.
For any system selected, hardwire connections to the City’s Downtown fiber network would be
the preferred option for data transmission and internet connectivity. Staff has confirmed with
the Utilities department that these connections can be made by a third-party, as is currently
done for Downtown businesses. Estimates for these connections and to retrofit the existing
Downtown garages for this equipment are included in the consultant evaluation and
recommendation as a planning level estimate (Attachment F). The next phase of this project
will include evaluation of infrastructure and system requirements to integrate with the
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outcome of the paid parking study currently underway, and will provide a more detailed
construction-level estimate.
After evaluating the existing parking configuration in Downtown, the consultant recommended
a Single Space APGS with LED space indicator lights in all four Downtown garages if funding is
available. This alternative would provide the highest level of accuracy and flexibility in the
parking system to achieve the following results:
Increases the effective parking supply: During peak periods the utilization of the garages
can be increased by 5-10% by guiding customers to all available spaces in the garage.
Lacking this type of system that identifies available spaces, customers perceive a facility
to be full when it approaches 90-95% occupancy as the remaining spaces become
difficult to locate.
Supports reduction in greenhouse gas emissions: A single space APGS with space
indicator lights allows drivers to quickly identify available spaces thus reducing
circulation and idling time, and thereby reducing vehicle emissions.
Provides accurate parking data: Single space APGS systems can support a
comprehensive parking management system by providing data including average
duration of stay, peak occupancy times, and total garage occupancies by time of day.
Automatic notifications: In a single space APGS system, time restricted spaces (i.e.
spaces that have a certain time limit) can be configured to send automatic notifications
via text, email, or via the APGS system dashboard to aid in enforcement.
Allows for flexible space allocations: Downtown Palo Alto garages have multiple user
groups, including the public, permit parkers, ADA, valet, etc. A single space APGS with
space indicator lights is nimble and can allow space allocation to be changed
automatically or on demand, making space usage more flexible and responsive.
Most accurate of APGS options: This option is 99% accurate, thus requiring the least
amount of staff time and maintenance.
No loss in parking spaces: Other options would require lane delineation which may
result in a loss of parking spaces.
The primary recommendation includes:
Ceiling-mounted detection sensors on covered levels able to differentiate between
vehicles and other objects
LED indicator lights to display current space status
Wireless surface-mounted vehicle detection sensors on roof levels
Monument signs at each garage entry plaza with level-by-level availability (in
coordination with parking wayfinding design)
Ability to provide real-time parking occupancy to City’s websites, phone applications,
etc.
The stakeholders unanimously supported this recommendation. A detailed evaluation of each
alternative and recommendation is contained in Attachment F.
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Timeline
The staff recommendation would result in bidding final design and construction of the
Downtown Parking Wayfinding project, which is expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks to
finalize design and 4 to 5 months for fabrication and installation.
Implementation of the Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS ) projects will take an
estimated 2 to 3 months for completion of design after Notice to Proceed, and procurement
and implementation thereafter would take approximately 9-12 months, depending on the type
of system selected. APGS is not currently funded, and would not be able to proceed until a
funding strategy is identified (see below).
Resource Impact
Engineer’s estimates for the final designs will be developed once the direction has been
determined. Preliminary estimates for each of the programs as recommended by Staff are as
follows:
Downtown Parking Wayfinding: $600K for signage at garages, lots and along key streets
in Downtown, per the locations shown in Attachments E and F. Automated Parking
Guidance System (APGS): $2.0 million for implementation of sensors and LED-indicators
in four garages (Lot CW, Lot R, Lot CC and Lot S) with real-time data collection capability,
red-light/green-light/blue-light functionality and locally-hosted or cloud-hosted central
management application, including signage at key intersections Downtown and
estimates for the hardwire connection to a Downtown fiber network (Council direction
to pursue a different system, such as a single space APGS without LED-indicators or a
facility level APGS, would be a lower expenditure, estimated at approximately $1.26
million and $400,000 respectively.
There is currently no funding identified in the five-year Capital Improvement Project to
design and construct the Downtown Parking Wayfinding or the Automated Parking
Guidance System projects. However, Staff is proposing use of revenues from the
University Avenue Parking Permit Fund be identified in the FY17 Capital Budget to
complete final design and construction of the Downtown Parking Wayfinding project. If
the Parking Permit fund has insufficient funding for these systems, implementation of
the program may need to occur over the span of 2-3 years.
There is currently no funding identified for the Automated Parking Guidance System project,
and unless there are other sources of funds available, Staff believes the City could fund this
project with future parking revenues, which will be evaluated as part of a paid parking study
that is now underway. Using this funding source (if feasible) would mean that APGS would not
be implemented for several years. Additionally, staff could evaluate increasing garage permit
fees to help pay for guidance systems after the parking management study is completed.
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Policy Implications
The implementation of wayfinding and parking technology is consistent with the Council’s
comprehensive parking and transportation strategy. The program is also consistent with the
following existing comprehensive plan policies:
Goal T-8: Attractive, convenient public and private parking facilities
Policy T-45: Provide sufficient parking in the University Avenue/Downtown and
California Avenue business districts to address long-range needs.
Environmental Review
Environmental review will be completed as part of the final design phase. It is expected this
project will be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
Attachments:
Attachment A: September 28, 2015 Wayfinding Field Mockups (PDF)
Attachment B: September 4, 2015 ARB Wayfinding (PDF)
Attachment C: March 1, 2016 Design Drawings DRAFT (PDF)
Attachment D: January 29, 2016 Sign Locations (PDF)
Attachment E: Janury 27, 2016 Palo Alto Sign Count (PDF)
Attachment F: Palo Alto APGS Recommendations FINAL 01262016 (PDF)
Blue Concept 1
ATTACHMENT A
Green Concept 1
Green Concept 2
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Architectural Review Board ARB Staff Report
Report Type: New Business Meeting Date: 10/1/2015
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Summary Title: Downtown Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding
Title: Downtown Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding Design Selection
From: Jonathan Lait
Lead Department: Architectural Review Board
Recommendations
Staff recommends that the Board review the mockups for Downtown parking wayfinding and
direct staff to move forward with final design and layouts for new parking wayfinding signage.
Executive Summary
As part of a comprehensive and integrated parking strategy for the Downtown commercial
core, staff has been working with a wayfinding consultant, Hunt Design, on concepts for a new
parking and branding program, including directional and wayfinding signage, for Downtown.
The intent of the new signage is to replace existing signage with a consistent look and provide
clear directional cues to existing parking facilities. The project is being developed in tandem
with Automatic Parking Guidance Systems (APGS), which will provide real-time parking
occupancy data for the garages at garage entrances and at locations Downtown. Together, the
implementation of these projects will enhance the visitor perception of the Downtown and
improve the overall parking experience.
Background and Discussion
As part of their scope of work, Hunt reviewed the locations of existing wayfinding signage in
Downtown Palo Alto, which consists of green directional signage at intersections, banners in
parking lots ands and signage at the individual lots and garages. Hunt identified several
deficiencies with the existing signage, including directional signage that didn’t provide clear
cues for drivers, inconsistent branding and lack of clarity between public and private lots. Hunt
developed a replacement wayfinding plan which would eliminate redundant signage and
improve the legibility of the existing parking lots and garages. The proposed wayfinding plan is
presented in Attachment A. In addition, working with a group of Downtown resident and
business stakeholders, Hunt came up with a variety of branding concepts and created several
sign typologies which would replace existing parking wayfinding signage, including directional
signage, ID banners and pylons. The group met several times and deliberated on the designs;
the examples chosen for mock-up are presented in Attachment A.
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ATTACHMENT B
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Staff brought the preliminary concepts to an ARB study session on June 18th, and the Board
provided direction on style and preferred color of the designs. Staff also presented the
preliminary ideas to City Council on August 17th. The designs presented at this (October 1)
meeting take into account the feedback from these sessions, including to increase the
wayfinding signage on Lytton and to explore the blue color in another design. Other comments
related to the visibility of the green color against the sky, height and shape of the banners and
compatibility to the new wayfinding signage at Civic Center.
Timeline
In conjunction with the release of the staff report, the mockups will be installed in the last week
of September for viewing by the public. Staff hopes to make a final decision on the design
direction by the first week of October.
Resource Impact
Engineer’s estimates for the final design will be developed once the direction has been
determined; however, preliminary estimates in the range of $300-400K. The consultant fees for
the work are $104,600.
Environmental Review (If Applicable)
Staff anticipates the project will replace and adjust existing signage and may be exempt from
environmental review; however, if environmental review is required based on the wayfinding
design and recommendations, staff will perform this review concurrent with the Hunt Design
scope prior to bidding for construction.
Policy Considerations
The implementation of wayfinding is consistent with the Council’s 3-pronged parking strategy.
In addition, data from the recent Comp Plan summit suggests public opinion is very supportive
of moving forward with improving public transportation options and the parking experience in
Downtown. The program is consistent with the following existing comp plan policies:
Goal T-8: Attractive, Convenient Public and Private Parking Facilities
Policy T-45: Provide sufficient parking in the University Avenue/Downtown and California
Avenue business districts to address long-range needs
Prepared by: Jessica Sullivan, Planning and Transportation Manager
Sue-Ellen Atkinson, Parking Lead
Reviewed by: Jodie Gerhardt, Interim Current Manager
Jonathan Lait, Assistant Director
Attachments:
Attachment A: MockUpConcepts (PDF)
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
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1/16” “PUSH-THRU” TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC
LETTERS WITH TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC DIFFUSER BACKER PANEL; ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET WITH
CONCEALED Z-CLIPS AND SILICONE ADHESIVE; TYP. ON BOTH SIDES
1/2” “PUSH-THRU” TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC
“DISC” WITH APPLIED TRANSLUCENT BLUE VINYL
BACKGROUND (LETTER “P” TO BE EXPOSED ACRYLIC) AND HALO ILLUMINATION; PROVIDE TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC
DIFFUSER BACKER PANEL; ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET WITH CONCEALED Z-CLIPS AND SILICONE ADHESIVE;
TYP. ON BOTH SIDES
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
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Sign Type 35
Garage ID Blade (with display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #8.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
208
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 35 - Garage ID Blade (with Display)2.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
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Garage ID Blade (with display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #9.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
209
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 40 - Lot ID Pylon (Static)1.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
LOT 7
LOT 7
A
C
DB
LOT 7 LOT 7 LOT 7
ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
PLAN VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE VIEWS
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE BSIDE A SIDE D SIDE C
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
FABRICATED ALUMINUM “PYLON” SIGN CABINETWITH INTERNAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND PAINTED
SATIN FINISH ON ALL SURFACES; PROVIDE L.E.D.
LIGHTING FOR INTERNAL ILLUMINATION OF “PUSH-THRU” GRAPHICS
1/16” “PUSH-THRU” TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC
LETTERS WITH TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC DIFFUSER BACKER PANEL; ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET WITH
CONCEALED Z-CLIPS AND SILICONE ADHESIVE; TYP. ON ALL SIDES
ATTACH WITH CONCEALED FASTENERSAND ANCHORS
1/2” “PUSH-THRU” TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC
“DISC” WITH APPLIED TRANSLUCENT BLUE VINYLBACKGROUND (LETTER “P” TO BE EXPOSED ACRYLIC)
AND HALO ILLUMINATION; PROVIDE TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC DIFFUSER BACKER PANEL; ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET
WITH CONCEALED Z-CLIPS AND SILICONE ADHESIVE;
TYP. ON ALL SIDES
CONCRETE FOOTING AS PERSIGN CONTRACTOR’S ENGINEERING
MASK & SPRAY “LOGO” GRAPHIC IMAGE;
APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT (TWO COATS)
FOR DURABILTY
APPLIED COMPUTER CUT
OPAQUE VINYL LETTERS; APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT
(TWO COATS) FOR DURABILTY
“I
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Sign Type 40
Lot ID Pylon (Static)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #10.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2010
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 40 - Lot ID Pylon (Static)2.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
LOT 7
P
LOT7
P
LOT7
LOT 7 LOT 7 LOT 7
SIDE A SIDES A/C SIDES B/DSIDE B SIDE C SIDE DOPTION “A”OPTION “B”
ALTERNATELAYOUTS
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Sign Type 40
Lot ID Pylon (Static)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #11.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2011
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 45 - Garage ID Pylon (with Display)1.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
AGARAGE
0148
SPACES
AGARAGE
0148
SPACES
AGARAGE
AGARAGE
0148SPACES
STREET SIDE
A
A
BB
SIDE BSIDE A
ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
PLAN VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
FABRICATED ALUMINUM “PYLON” SIGN CABINET
WITH INTERNAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND PAINTED SATIN FINISH ON ALL SURFACES;
PROVIDE L.E.D. LIGHTING FOR INTERNAL
ILLUMINATION OF “PUSH-THRU” GRAPHICS
1/2” “PUSH-THRU” TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC
LETTERS WITH HALO ILLUMINATION; PROVIDE
TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC DIFFUSER BACKER PANEL; ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET WITH CONCEALED CLIPS
AND SILICONE ADHESIVE; TYP. ON ALL SIDES
ATTACH WITH CONCEALED FASTENERSAND ANCHORS
L.E.D. MESSAGE DISPLAY UNIT (WITH ±5”
CHARACTER HEIGHT); ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET
WITH CONCEALED BRACKETS AND FASTENERS
1/2” “PUSH-THRU” TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC
“DISC” WITH APPLIED TRANSLUCENT BLUE VINYLBACKGROUND (LETTER “P” TO BE EXPOSED ACRYLIC)
AND HALO ILLUMINATION; PROVIDE TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC DIFFUSER BACKER PANEL; ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET
WITH CONCEALED CLIPS AND SILICONE ADHESIVE;
TYP. ON ALL SIDES
CONCRETE FOOTING AS PERSIGN CONTRACTOR’S ENGINEERING
MASK & SPRAY “LOGO” GRAPHIC IMAGE; APPLY SATIN
CLEARCOAT (TWO COATS) FOR DURABILTY
APPLIED COMPUTER CUT OPAQUE VINYL LETTERS;
APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT
(TWO COATS) FOR DURABILTY
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
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Sign Type 45
Garage ID Pylon (with display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #12.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2012
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 45 - Garage ID Pylon (with Display)2.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
P
GARAGEA A
P
0148
GARAGE
SPACES
AGARAGE
0148
SPACES
AGARAGE
OPTION “A”OPTION “B”
ALTERNATELAYOUTS
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE BSIDE A SIDE BSIDE A
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Sign Type 45
Garage ID Pylon (with display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #13.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2013
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 48 - Garage ID Pylon
(with Level Display)1.0 1 1PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 02/25/16
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
0148
0148
0148
0148
0148
SPACES
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0148 L4
0148 L30148L2
0148 L1
SPACES
L5
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L3
L2
L1
0148
0148
0148
0148
0148
SPACES
ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
PLAN VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
CONCRETE FOOTING AS PERSIGN CONTRACTOR’S ENGINEERING
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
“I
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S
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0
3
/
0
1
/
1
6
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
FABRICATED ALUMINUM “PYLON” SIGN CABINETWITH INTERNAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND
PAINTED SATIN FINISH ON ALL SURFACES;PROVIDE CUT OUT OPENINGS FOR DISPLAY UNITS
ATTACH WITH CONCEALED FASTENERSAND ANCHORS
L.E.D. MESSAGE DISPLAY UNIT (WITH ±4” CHARACTER HEIGHT); ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET
WITH CONCEALED BRACKETS AND FASTENERS
COPY TO BE APPLIED COMPUTER CUT3M REFLECTIVE WHITE VINYL
2'-3"
3'-
9
"
3'-
1
"
6'-
1
0
"
5"
Sign Type 48
Garage ID Pylon (with level display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #14.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2014
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 48 - Garage ID Pylon
(with Level Display - Wall Mounted)2.0 1 1PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 02/25/16
0148 L5
0148 L4
0148 L30148L2
0148 L1
SPACES
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
0148
0148
0148
0148
0148
SPACES
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
0148
0148
0148
0148
0148
SPACES
ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
PLAN VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
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LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
FABRICATED ALUMINUM “PYLON” SIGN CABINETWITH INTERNAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND
PAINTED SATIN FINISH ON ALL SURFACES;PROVIDE CUT OUT OPENINGS FOR DISPLAY UNITS
L.E.D. MESSAGE DISPLAY UNIT (WITH ±4” CHARACTER HEIGHT); ATTACH TO SIGN CABINET
WITH CONCEALED BRACKETS AND FASTENERS
COPY TO BE APPLIED COMPUTER CUT3M REFLECTIVE WHITE VINYL
2'-3"
3'-
9
"
5'-
0
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C
4"
Sign Type 48
Garage ID Pylon (with level display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #15.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2015
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 48 - Garage ID Pylon
(with Level Display)2.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
0148
0148
0148
0148
0148
SPACES
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
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0148
0148
0148
0148
SPACES
OPTION “A” AND “B” FREESTANDING OPTION “A” AND “B” WALL MOUNTED
ALTERNATELAYOUTS
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”“I
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2'-3"
6'-
1
0
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2'-3"
3'-
9
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Sign Type 48
Garage ID Pylon (with level display)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #16.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2016
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 50 - Rules/Regulation Sign (Freestanding)1.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
FABRICATED ALUMINUM “PYLON” SIGN CABINET
WITH INTERNAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND PAINTED SATIN FINISH ON ALL SURFACES; PROVIDE L.E.D.
LIGHTING FOR INTERNAL ILLUMINATION OF “PUSH-THRU” GRAPHICS
COPY TO BE APPLIED COMPUTER CUT
3M REFLECTIVE WHITE VINYL
ATTACH WITH CONCEALED FASTENERS
AND ANCHORS
COPY/GRAPHIC IMAGES TO BE APPLIED
COMPUTER CUT OPAQUE WHITE VINYL;
APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT (TWO COATS)FOR DURABILTY
CONCRETE FOOTING AS PERSIGN CONTRACTOR’S ENGINEERING
MASK & SPRAY “LOGO” GRAPHIC IMAGE;APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT (TWO COATS)
FOR DURABILTY
SIDE BSIDE A SIDE D SIDE C
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”
SIDE VIEW
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”“I
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1
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NOTE: FINAL TEXT AND CONTENT TO BE DETERMINEDAND APPROVED PRIOR TO FABRICATION
2'-0"
5'
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9
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6'
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7
"
5"
Sign Type 50
Rules/Regulation Sign (Freestanding)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #17.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2017
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 50 - Rules/Regulation Sign (Freestanding)2.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
Permit &
3 Hour Free
Parking
Monday–Friday8am–5pm
Need to park longer than 3 hours?
One day permits can be purchased at: City of Palo Alto Revenue Collections, 1st floor, 250 Hamilton Ave.
No overnight parking unless specified on sign. Unauthorized vehicles will be cited or towed at owners expense. User assumes all risk.
NO skateboards, skates, or alcoholic beverages.
NO trespassing 11pm–7am
Parking information 1-800-555-1234
Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or special license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at ABC Company or by calling 1-800-555-1234
SIDE BSIDE A SIDE D SIDE C SIDE BSIDE A SIDE D SIDE C
SITELOCATIONS
SCALE: N.T.S.
OPTION “A”OPTION “B”
ALTERNATELAYOUTS
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”“I
N
P
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S
S
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1
/
1
6
Sign Type 50
Rules/Regulation Sign (Freestanding)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #18.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2018
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 55 - Rules/Regulation Sign (Wall Mounted)1.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
LOCATION ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
SITELOCATION
SCALE: N.T.S.
ELEVATION
SCALE: 1”=1’-0”
SIDE VIEW
SCALE: 1”=1’-0”
1/8” THICK ALUMINUM SIGN PANEL WITH
PAINTED SATIN FINISH ON ALL SURFACES; ATTACH TO WALL SURFACE WITH V.H.B. TAPE,
WELDED THREADED STUDS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE
COPY/GRAPHIC IMAGES TO BE APPLIED COMPUTER CUT OPAQUE WHITE VINYL;APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT (TWO COATS)
FOR DURABILTY
COPY TO BE APPLIED COMPUTER CUT
3M REFLECTIVE WHITE VINYL
MASK & SPRAY “LOGO” GRAPHIC IMAGE;
APPLY SATIN CLEARCOAT (TWO COATS)FOR DURABILTY
“I
N
P
R
O
G
R
E
S
S
”
-
0
3
/
0
1
/
1
6
NOTE: FINAL TEXT AND CONTENT TO BE DETERMINEDAND APPROVED PRIOR TO FABRICATION
2'-0"
3'
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0
3
/
8
"
5'-
0
"
C
Sign Type 55
Rules/Regulation Sign (Wall Mounted)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #19.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2019
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
Sign Type 55 - Rules/Regulation Sign (Wall Mounted)2.0 0 0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882 Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 00/00/16
Parking information 1-800-555-1234
Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or special license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at ABC Company or by calling 1-800-555-1234
Permit &
3 Hour Free
Parking
Monday–Friday
8am–5pm
SITELOCATIONS
SCALE: N.T.S.
OPTION “A”OPTION “B”
ALTERNATELAYOUTS
SCALE: 1/2”=1’-0”“I
N
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R
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G
R
E
S
S
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0
1
/
1
6
Sign Type 55
Rules/Regulation Sign (Wall Mounted)
PROJECT CLIENT DATE SHEET TITLE SHEET #20.025 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106626.793.7847
OF
2882_Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 03/01/16
2020
SHEET TITLE SHEET #25 North Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
626.793.7847 Sign Locations 1.0PROJECTCLIENTDATE
2882_City of Palo Alto Parking Wayfinding City of Palo Alto 01/29/16
N200 ft
Sign Type 20
Lot ID Banner
Sign Type 30
Garage ID (Static)
Sign Type 10
Directional Sign
Sign Type 35
Garage ID Blade
(with Display)
Sign Type 32
Garage ID Blade
(Static)
Sign Type 40
Lot ID Pylon
(Static)
Sign Type 50
Rules/Regulations Sign
(Freestanding)
Sign Type 57
Rules/Regulations
Secondary Sign
(Freestanding)
Sign Type 59
Rules/Regulations Secondary
(Wall-mounted Sign)
Sign Type 55
Rules/Regulations
(Wall-mounted Sign)
Sign Type 45
Garage ID Pylon
(with Display)
A
1
2
6
3
4
5
C
D
8
10
9
12
11
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10-1-028
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10-1-014
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10-1-01010-1-008
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10-1-005
10-1-00410-1-002
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20-1-013
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40-1-017
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Sign Type No.Sign Type Site-wide Garage A Garage B Garage C Garage D Garage E Garage F
Overall
Quantities
10 Directional Sign 38 ST10 38
20 Lot ID Banner ST20 29
30 Garage ID (Static)2 2 2 ST30 6
32 Garage ID Blade (Static)ST32 0
35 Garage ID Blade (with Display)1 ST35 1
40 Lot ID Pylon (Static)ST40 17
45 Garage ID Pylon (with Display)2 2 2 1 1 1 ST45 9
50 Rules/Regulation Sign (Freestanding)2 1 ST50 24
55 Rules/Regulation Sign (Wall-mounted Sign)2 2 1 2 ST55 7
57 Rules/Regulation Secondary Sign (Freestanding)ST57 0
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20 Lot ID Banner 4 2 4 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2
30 Garage ID (Static)
32 Garage ID Blade (Static)
35 Garage ID Blade (with Display)
40 Lot ID Pylon (Static)2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1
45 Garage ID Pylon (with Display)
50 Rules/Regulation Sign (Freestanding)2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
55 Rules/Regulation Sign (Wall-mounted Sign)
57 Rules/Regulation Secondary Sign (Freestanding)
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Sign)
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Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS)
Evaluation and Recommendations Report
Final Report
January 26, 2016
ATTACHMENT F
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ II
PARKING FACILITY OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 1
High/Alma South Garage (R) 2
Civic Center Garage (CC) 3
Bryant/Lytton Garage (SL) 4
Cowper/Webster Garage (CW) 5
AVAILABLE TYPES OF APGS ...................................................................................................................... 6
Facility Count APGS 6
Level and Zone Count APGS 7
Single Space Detection APGS 8
AVAILABLE APGS TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 9
Inductive Loops 9
Ultrasonic Sensors 10
Camera Sensors 11
LED Space Status Lights 12
APGS RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................. 13
Primary Recommendation 13
Alternate APGS 15
Alternate 1 – Single Space APGS, Sensors Only ....................................................................... 15
Alternate 2 – Facility Count APGS ............................................................................................. 15
APGS OPINION OF PROBABLE COST .................................................................................................... 16
Opinion of Probable Cost – Recommended APGS 16
Opinion of Probable Cost – Alternate 1 24
Opinion of Probable Cost – Alternate 2 32
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Walker Parking Consultants (“Walker”) has been engaged by the City of Palo Alto (“City”) to
assist in the recommendation, specification, selection and implementation of a Parking Access
and Revenue Control System (PARCS) as well as an Automated Parking Guidance System
(APGS) to facilitate the City’s parking operation in the downtown core business district. This
report addresses the evaluation and recommendations for the initial APGS implementation in
four downtown Palo Alto parking garages: High/Alma South Garage, Civic Center Garage,
Bryant/Lytton Garage, and Cowper/Webster Garage. Prior to the development of this report
Walker reviewed the City’s documented goals (as referenced in City Council Staff Reports
#4374, 4375 and 4376). In addition, Walker and City staff conducted community stakeholder
meetings to gather insight from the downtown community related to parking concerns and
challenges as well as considerations and desirable outcomes for this project.
The following goals and objectives were used in the analysis of the available solutions and
technologies in the parking industry in order to define the APGS recommendations.
• Improve the customer experience for downtown parking patrons
• Collect real-time data for parking garage occupancy
• Provide off-street parking space availability information to shoppers, visitors and
employees
• Reduce traffic congestion from vehicles searching for parking
• Reduce vehicle emissions and fuels consumption of circulating vehicles
• Increase the utilization of the City’s off-street parking supply to maintain a thriving
downtown
• Contribute to a positive perception of the City through enhanced parking information
We performed site visits at each of the garages to document the characteristics of each parking
facility to assist in developing our recommendations of the most appropriate APGS technology
to be implemented. Consideration was given to the following types of APGS for the parking
garages:
• Facility Count APGS – system that tracks the occupancy of a garage as a whole.
• Level Count APGS – system that tracks occupancy of a garage by individual level and
as a whole.
• Zone Count APGS – system that tracks occupancy of a garage by individual levels, pre-
defined zones within the levels, and as a whole.
• Single Space APGS – system that monitors each individual space within a garage and
tracks occupancy by space, level, zone, as a whole, or any other user defined
parameters.
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After taking the City’s goals for the APGS into consideration, listening to stakeholder feedback,
and comparing the advantages and challenges of the available APGS technologies, we
recommend the City implement a Single Space APGS in all four parking garages for the
following reasons:
• Provides the highest level of customer service
• Increases the effective parking supply of each garage during peak periods by 5% to 10%
with the ability to fill every space
• Supports the greatest decrease in emissions through reduction in circulation time within
the garages
• Provides greater statistical information for more effective management of the garages
• Ability to provide automatic notifications for violations in time restricted spaces
• Supports flexible space assignments for garages with multiple user groups
• Most accurate of all the APGS options
• Reduced labor costs compared to other APGS solutions since single space APGS does
not require regular manual counts of the parking garages
• No loss of parking spaces
The following report presents a description of the parking garages, currently available APGS
types, vehicle detection technologies, our recommendation for the City’s APGS, APGS
alternates, and our Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) for the APGS.
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PARKING FACILITY OVERVIEW
In this section we present a brief overview of the four parking facilities identified by the City for
inclusion in the initial implementation of the APGS.
High/Alma South Garage (R)
• 4 Above Grade Levels
• 211 Total Spaces
• 134 Permit Spaces
• 77 Hourly Spaces
Civic Center Garage (CC)
• 3 Below Grade Levels
• 692 Total Spaces
• 509 Permit Spaces
• 183 Hourly Spaces
Bryant/Lytton Garage (SL)
• 5 Above Grade Levels
• 688 Total Spaces
• 381 Permit Spaces
• 307 Hourly Spaces
Cowper/Webster (CW)
• 6 Above Grade Levels
• 1 Below Grade Level
• 589 Total Spaces
• 388 Permit Spaces
• 201 Hourly Spaces
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High/Alma South Garage (R)
Address:
• 528 High Street
Capacity:
• 211 parking spaces
• 4 above-grade levels
Visitor Parking:
• 77 hourly visitor parking spaces are located on levels 1 and 2
• Purple color zone
• 3 hours free parking
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
• $17.50 daily permit
• Permits must be purchased at the Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue on the first floor at
Revenue Collections
Permit Parking
• 134 quarterly and annual permit parking spaces located on levels 3 and 4
• One day permit parking allowed on all levels
• Permit parking is managed by a valet parking program, operated by Standard Parking
• Valet operations, M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Access:
• 1 entry/exit on Alma Street
• 1 entry/exit on High Street
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Civic Center Garage (CC)
Address:
• 520 Hamilton Avenue
Capacity:
• 692 parking spaces
• 3 below-grade levels
Visitor Parking:
• 183 hourly visitor parking spaces are located on levels A and B
• Coral color zone
• 3 hours free parking
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
• $17.50 daily permit
• Permits must be purchased at the Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue on the first floor at
Revenue Collections
Permit Parking
• 509 quarterly and anuual permit parking spaces located on levels B and C
• One day permit parking allowed on all levels
• Permit parking is managed by a decal display program
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Access:
• 1 entry/exit on Ramona Street
• 1 entry/exit on Bryant Street
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Bryant/Lytton Garage (SL)
Address:
• 445 Bryant Street
Capacity:
• 688 parking spaces
• 5 above-grade levels
• 2 below-grade levels
Visitor Parking:
• 307 hourly visitor parking spaces are located on levels 1 through 3
• Lime color zone
• 3 hours free parking
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
• $17.50 daily permit
• Permits may be purchased via credit card payment at a pay-and-display meter
adjacent to the street level elevator bank
• Permits may also be purchased at the Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue on the first floor
at Revenue Collections
Permit Parking
• 381 quarterly and annual permit parking spaces located on levels A, B, 4 and 5
• One day permit parking allowed on all levels
• Permit parking is managed by a decal display program
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Access:
• 1 entry/exit on Bryant Street
• 1 entry/exit on Florence Street
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Cowper/Webster Garage (CW)
Address:
• Bound on the north by University and Webster
• Bound on the south by Hamilton and Cowper Streets
Capacity:
• 589 parking spaces
• 6 above-grade levels
• 1 below-grade level
Visitor Parking:
• 201 hourly visitor parking spaces are located on levels B, 1 and 2
• Blue color zone
• 3 hours free parking
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
• $17.50 daily permit
• Permits may be purchased via credit card payment at a pay-and-display meter
adjacent to the street level elevator bank at the Cowper Street entry/exit
• Permits may also be purchased at the Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue on the first floor
at Revenue Collections
Permit Parking
• 388 quarterly and annual permit parking spaces located on levels B and 3 through 6
• One day permit parking allowed on all levels
• Permit parking is managed by a decal display program
• Enforced M-F, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Access:
• 1 entry/exit on Webster Street
• 1 entry/exit on Cowper Street
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AVAILABLE TYPES OF APGS
Facility Count APGS
Facility Count Advantages
• Lowest capital and maintenance cost
• Informs the patron if the facility is at or near capacity
• Options to display the number of available spaces, percentage of occupancy,
green/yellow/orange/red occupancy levels or “OPEN”/”FULL”
• Distributed facility occupancy data reduces patron circulation time to find a facility with
available parking in a downtown environment which positively impacts vehicle emissions
and fuel consumption
• Facilities that empty completely at night can be programmed to automatically reset the
occupancy to zero each night
• Able to consume occupancy information from PARCS eliminating need for separate
counting devices
• Can track occupancy of different user groups if integrated with PARCS
Facility Count Challenges
• Doesn’t guide patrons to open spaces within the facility
• Does not reduce vehicle search time within the facility having no positive impact on
emissions and fuel consumption. The only positive impact would be the reduced
circulation on the city streets when occupancy information is incorporated on roadway
signs.
• Lower utilization of parking spaces as facilities reach their “effective” capacity which
typically occurs when a facility’s occupancy is at 90% to 95%
• Inherently inaccurate over time, requires regular manual counting of the garages and
updating the counts in the system
• Potential to distribute inaccurate facility status, especially during peak times
• Cannot distinguish between transient and contract parkers without PARCS integration
• Cannot distinguish between standard and ADA parkers
• Differentiating between user groups not possible without gating the facilities and
implementing a PARCS integration
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Level and Zone Count APGS
Level Count Advantages
• Builds onto a Facility Count APGS
• Level and zone occupancy information given to patrons resulting in faster parking and
reduced vehicle emissions and fuel consumption
• Less vehicular emissions than a Facility Count APGS
Level Count Challenges
• Doesn’t guide patrons to open spaces within the level
• Counting on park-able ramps and at ends of zones requires lane delineation which results
in 2-6 lost spaces per count location
• Lower utilization of parking spaces as levels reach their “effective” capacity which is
when the level or zone is perceived to be full by customers (typically when actual
occupancy is at 90% to 95%)
• Cannot distinguish between transient and contract parkers
• Cannot distinguish between standard and ADA parkers
• Inherently inaccurate over time, requires more frequent manual counts of the garages
and updating the counts in the system than Facility Count APGS
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Single Space Detection APGS
Single Space APGS Advantages
• Highest level of customer service
• Self-maintains >99% accuracy
• Flexible space assignments using different LED indicator light colors
• Distinguishes between standard and ADA parkers
• Can track occupancy of different user groups based on space assignments or license
plates
• “Greenest” of all options from a vehicular emissions standpoint reducing the time to park
within a facility between 25% and 40% during peak times
• Distributed facility occupancy data reduces patron circulation time to find a facility with
available parking in a downtown environment which positively impacts vehicle emissions
and fuel consumption
• Distribution of accurate data grows confidence in users which breeds customer
satisfaction
• Assists with monitoring and enforcement
• Provides highly accurate reporting and statistical information
• Enables a facility to efficiently use 100% of its actual capacity, not limited to “effective”
capacity which is when customers perceive a facility to be full (typically when actual
occupancy is at 90% to 95%)
• Reduced labor demands since there is not a need to manually count the garages and
update the counts in the system
• Can track occupancy of different user groups based on space assignments or license
plates
Single Space APGS Challenges
• Higher capital cost than other APGS options
• Reduced impact on time to park within the garage during non-peak times when parking
is readily available
• Conduit required to distribute power and communication to each sign and sensor
• Wireless sensors required for roof parking become a maintenance issue when batteries
begin to expire
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AVAILABLE APGS TECHNOLOGY
Inductive Loops
Inductive loops are a common vehicle detection technology that is typically used for counting
vehicles in facility count APGS and level/zone count APGS. Inductive loops detect the
fluctuations in the magnetic field created within the footprint of the loop. As the vehicle passes
over the loop the change in magnetic field is registered and a signal is sent to the APGS to
register the appropriate count.
Inductive Loop Advantages
• Most common counting technology
• Readily available from multiple vendors
• Low Cost: $200 - $500 per loop
Inductive Loop Challenges
• Low intelligence
• Requires lane delineation and multiple loops to attain directional logic
• Pre-formed loops cannot be easily replaced once they fail
• Saw-cut loops can lead to cracking and water intrusion in slabs
• Prone to locking up & false counts
• Have to find “happy medium” calibration to accommodate different vehicle types while
ignoring objects that may cause false counts such as:
Pedestrians
Bicycles
Security Golf Carts
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Ultrasonic Sensors
Ultrasonic sensors are a common vehicle detection technology that is typically used for
counting vehicles in facility count APGS and level/zone count APGS. Ultrasonic sensors are also
used in many single space APGS to detect the occupancy of individual spaces. Ultrasonic
sensors are mounted above a count zone, or individual space, and measure the time differential
from a sound wave reflected off of a surface or object below the detector. As the vehicle
passes under the sensor the vehicles profile is detected and a signal is sent to the APGS to
register the appropriate count. Ultrasonic sensors are typically more accurate than loops for
vehicle counts as they can use multiple sensors to detect the shape of the object passing
through the count zone so they are able to distinguish between vehicles and other objects that
may otherwise create false counts.
Ultrasonic Sensor Advantages
• Proven counting technology readily used by the automotive industry for object detection
• Readily available from multiple vendors
• Directional logic (may require multiple sensors)
• Profile detection intelligence (certain sensors)
• Overhead installation
Ultrasonic Sensor Challenges
• Cost: $350 - $2,000 each depending on the sensor
• Requires conduit and cabling to individual sensors
• Certain systems require lane delineation at count points for facility and level count APGS
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Camera Sensors
Camera-based systems use cameras to monitor individual spaces or count zones and utilize
computer algorithms to detect qualifying changes to the count zone. Each count zone is
calibrated with a base line when no objects are present and then the recognition system is
programed to recognize when a vehicle enters a count zone.
Camera Sensor Advantages
• Readily available from multiple vendors
• Possess directional intelligence
• Capable of monitoring multiple spaces with a single sensor
• License Plate Recognition (LPR) enabled (some systems)
• Ability to differentiate between vehicles and other objects
• Can control contract parking and time enforcement through LPR
Camera Sensor Challenges
• Cost: $500 - $3,500 each depending on the camera/sensor
• Can have difficultly detecting certain vehicle colors
• Can have difficulty functioning consistently in locations with varying lighting or surface
conditions
• Certain solutions on the market require expensive service contracts to continually update
algorithms to maintain acceptable accuracy
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LED Space Status Lights
For Single Space APGS individual LED indicator lights are associated with each vehicle detection
sensor to display the current status of each parking space. Single-space sensors are offered in
several different configurations and mounting options including one-piece units mounted over
the center of the drive aisle; one-piece units mounted over the center of the parking stall; one-
piece units mounted at the front of the stall; and separate sensor and indicator for greater
flexibility of indicator placement. Most of the occupancy detectors now use RGB LEDs instead
of individual LEDs that are only capable of a single color. The RGB LEDs are capable of
producing any one of over 15,000,000 colors by combining different hues of the red, green, and
blue color spectrum.
LED Status Light Advantages
• Clearly indicate available parking spaces at a glance down an aisle allowing patrons to
avoid driving down full aisles
• Some systems feature full RGB LEDs that can change to any color for different space use
assignments
Red = Occupied
Green = Transient Vacant
Blue = ADA Vacant
Other = Reserved, Contract, Valet, etc.
• Can blink to alert enforcement officers of time violations
• Decreases time to park even in scenarios where patrons must circulate by all of the
spaces to ascend the garage
LED Status Light Challenges
• Cost: Contributes $25 – $75 to the per space cost of single space APGS, depending on
the space configuration
• Less cost impact on sensors with internal LED indicators
• Greater cost impact on sensors with external LED indicators
• Reduced justification for facilities where patrons must circulate by all of the spaces to
ascend the garage
• Some systems cannot offer an option to remove the LED indicator from their sensors which
could limit RFP competition and eliminate potential best in class APGS providers
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APGS RECOMMENDATIONS
Primary Recommendation
The APGS is intended to be an enhancement to downtown Palo Alto that improves the
customer experience for parking patrons, reduces traffic congestion from vehicles searching for
parking, reduces vehicle emissions from circulating vehicles, contributes to a positive perception
of the City through enhanced parking information, and maximizes the utilization of the City’s
parking supply to maintain a thriving downtown. The APGS that best meets these City
established goals is a Single Space APGS. Walker’s recommendation is to implement a Single
Space APGS in all four parking garages based on the following benefits:
• Provides the highest level of customer service – The downtown parking experience is
improved by providing parking information from the roadways at key decision points to
inform them of available parking options, to the garage entrances where they are
informed of the levels with the most available parking, and within the garages at the end
of drive aisles and at the individual space with an LED indicator for each space.
• Increases the effective parking supply - During peak periods the utilization of the garages
can be increased by 5% to 10%. A Single Space APGS has the ability to guide customers
to the last available space in a garage. Without the assistance of a Single Space APGS
most customers perceive a facility to be full when it approaches 90% to 95% occupancy
as the last available spaces become more difficult to locate.
• Supports the greatest decrease in emissions – Vehicles will spend less time circulating
throughout the garages searching for available spaces resulting in reduced emissions.
Even for those garages requiring customers to drive by every space there is a benefit to
having indicators for each parking stall. They’re able to more quickly identify available
spaces even if their view of the space may be obstructed by large vehicles parked in
adjacent spaces.
• Provides robust statistical information – Single Space detection facilitates the reporting of
statistical information including average duration of stay, peak occupancy times, and
heat maps which show the garage utilization by area. This statistical information provides
tools that can be used to more effectively manage the parking supply and drive parking
policies.
• Ability to provide automatic notifications – Time restricted spaces can be configured to
send automatic notification for violations via text, email or on the APGS dashboard which
aids in enforcement. Notifications can also be configured for other events such as
equipment malfunctions or when a garage reaches a certain occupancy threshold.
• Supports flexible space assignments - For those garages with multiple user groups the
spaces can be configured to have different color indicators for different uses such as
valet, reserved, contract, ADA, etc. and these can be changed automatically on a
predetermined schedule (Contract parking from 8am to 5pm, open to public at other
times) or on demand.
• Most accurate of all the APGS options – Single Space APGS is the only option that is
capable of self-maintaining >99% accuracy
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• Minimal labor burden – Single Space APGS does not require a manual count of the
garages to be done on a regular basis to maintain the system accuracy. Labor
requirements for the APGS would be for staff to monitor the APGS for any City-defined
notifications and provide periodic preventative maintenance. Other APGS options
would require regular, and in some cases frequent, manual counts of the garages to
keep the occupancy information displayed to customers accurate.
• No loss of parking spaces – There would not be a need to permanently lose any parking
space when implementing a Single Space APGS whereas other options require lane
delineation in the count zones which may result in the loss of a significant number of
parking spaces.
As part of the Single Space APGS we recommend the following:
• Open specification to allow various detection technologies to be proposed
• Hardwired ceiling-mounted detection sensors on covered levels
• LED indicator lights that display the current space status on covered levels
red = occupied
green = visitor vacant
blue = ADA vacant
Other color options = employee/reserved vacant
• Wireless surface-mounted vehicle detection sensors on roof levels
• Level status and decision point signs within facilities, where applicable
• Monument signs at each garage entry plaza with level-by-level availability
• Coordinate with Hunt Design signage package to implement dynamic components into
sign housings
Facility total availability on garage face signs
Facility total availability on exterior street-side pylon signs
• Broadcast real-time parking occupancy data to the City’s website
• Utilize open APIs to allow parking availability data to be consumed by third party parking
availability mobile applications
• Implement a local-hosted or cloud-hosted central management application
Gather and compile occupancy data from all facilities
Browser-based application accessible from any web-enabled device
Provide data analytics tools for historical analysis and utilization projections
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Alternate APGS
Below are two alternates to the recommended PARCS.
Alternate 1 – Single Space APGS, Sensors Only
Alternate 1 would be to implement single space sensors in all the garages without LED indicators
for the individual spaces. The impacts of this alternate are a reduced cost but also the loss of
several benefits including reducing the time it takes customers to park in the garage, reducing
the associated emissions associated with excessive circulation, ability to have flexible space
assignments, and the ability to increase the effective parking supply by 5% to 10%.
Alternate 2 – Facility Count APGS
Alternate 2 would be to implement only facility counts for the four garages by obtaining counts
from the PARCS, once it is implemented. The impacts of this alternate are a significant reduction
in cost but also the loss of most of the primary benefits including a high level of accuracy, ability
to display level by level counts at the garage entrances, reducing the time it takes customers
to park in the garage, reducing the associated emissions associated with excessive circulation,
ability to have flexible space assignments, and the ability to increase the effective parking
supply by 5% to 10%. This option would also impose a higher operational burden since the
garages would need to be manual counted on a regular basis to maintain an acceptable level
of accuracy.
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APGS OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
The following section details our Opinion of Probable Cost for the recommended APGS,
Alternate 1, and Alternate 2.
Opinion of Probable Cost – Recommended APGS
A detailed breakout of the estimated costs for the recommended APGS is provided on the
following pages.
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