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��'- �d <br /> function under such circumstances? Fortunately, it will. There are a few reasons why this figure <br /> isn't as bad as it sounds. First of a11, this is only during the busiest hour of the busiest days, <br /> which will only occur every so often. Most of the time, less than 92% of our parking supply will <br /> be occupied. Second of all, it only includes City-operated parking (meaning the 2,856 parking <br /> spaces owned by the City) as well as the 797 parking spaces in the County Garage that will be <br /> available some weekday evenings and all weekends evenings. Parking spaces in lots owned by <br /> other agencies (such as Caltrain and the County) and private offices a.re NOT included in this <br /> number, of which there are approximately 2,400 more spaces. Can we take advantage of these <br /> spaces? <br /> In 2003 the City entered into an agreement with the County of San Mateo to use their garage on <br /> Middlefield Road during evenings and weekends for free parking for the general public. This <br /> added nearly 800 spaces to the available supply when they are needed the most. In return, the <br /> City assumes liability during the times that it uses the garage, and pays a pro-rated share of the <br /> maintenance costs of the garage. <br /> There are hundreds upon hundreds of parking spaces which may be made available under similar <br /> agreements. This would bring many pazking spaces into the available supply when they are most <br /> needed without adding curb cuts, asphalt deserts, or vertical bunkers to the Downtown landscape. <br /> Staff is working vigorously to identify all such available opportunities and to capitalize on them. <br /> Valet Parking <br /> Restaurants aze busy at nights. Banks are busy during the day. Many of each reside in <br /> Downtown. Can a mutually beneficial relationship be cultivated? City staff is currently <br /> identifying lots whose owners are interested in partnering with a restaurant or other business to <br /> serve as a storage area for valet parking. This is incredibly efficient. A prime curbside parking <br /> space could then conceivably park dozens of cars every hour instead of just one. <br /> Signage <br /> Some people may be willing to park in off-street parking facilities, if only they could find them. <br /> Staff is cunently working with a consultant on an extensive wayf'inding sign program. These <br /> signs will direct visitors to pazking areas, ensuring that they can �nd them if they need them. <br /> Lighting <br /> Some visitors may be aware of off-street parking areas, but don't want to park there because of a <br /> dark and uncomfortable walk during evening hours. Staff is investigating the lighting situation <br /> and is identifying dark areas and options to brighten them so that a11 visitors feel comfortable <br /> using our parking facilities, regardless of the time. <br /> pa�e 1 O <br />