How It Works

Parking turnover, which provides more available on-street spaces, is created by charging for parking. A PBD allows residents and/or merchants to create boundaries extending out from a metered area with City of Austin approval and dedicates a portion of the revenue raised for street and sidewalk improvements within the defined boundaries.

The PBD dedicates a portion of the revenues, less City expenses (purchase and installation of meter or pay station, credit card processing charge, back office support and state sales tax), to local improvements that promote walking, cycling and transit use, such as sidewalks, curb ramps, lights and bicycle lanes.  Additionally, it can be used to encourage drivers to consider other ways to reach their destination without driving and parking.

Charging for parking and promoting other transportation alternatives can help reduce single occupant vehicle miles traveled. The PBD will benefit from those who still choose to park and pay the meter.

Resources

• PBD Application Process
• PBD Ordinance

Improvements

The following photos are of improvements made during the pilot parking benefit district program in West Campus.

 

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