ABSTRACT
The primary goal of the SFpark approach was to improve the availability of parking, and so the primary measure of success. With SFpark San Francisco demonstrated a new approach to managing parking, in particular using demand-responsive pricing to manage parking. The project is an example of how cities can use pricing to ensure that drivers can easily find available parking near their destinations. The project also benefited from legislative changes that gave the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's director the power to set parking prices at meters and municipal garages in SFpark pilot areas. SFpark improved parking availability for both on- and off-street parking while at the same time increasing the use of SFpark garages. The greatest increase occurred during off-peak periods. This improved use of city assets helped to reduce on-street parking demand, supporting the goal of improving parking availability.
