Parking

Watertown Parking Management Plan

Watertown is developing a Parking Management Plan for Watertown Square and Coolidge Square. The Plan will take a fresh look at the existing parking supply, demand for parking, and look for creative ways to satisfy parking needs. Parking is an important tool in supporting Watertown’s commercial centers. Good parking policies can make these retail centers more user friendly and welcoming.

The Plan will make recommendations to improve parking, such as:

Improved meter technology
Consistent and easy to understand regulations
Options for enforcement
Changes that could better manage parking and meet ongoing demand
Opportunities for shared parking
Other ways to support healthy and successful commercial centers

Public Process

The Project Team will collect input from residents and the business community through an on-line survey and public meetings. There will be two public meetings in January where the consultant will present the data on parking supply and occupancy, and get feedback from residents and businesses. There will be a third public meeting in the spring for presentation of draft recommendations. A final plan will be presented to the Town Council in late spring or early summer.

Parking Survey:

Participate in the survey and give input on parking needs and concerns in Watertown.

Initial Public Meetings:

The community will have the opportunity to see data on parking supply and occupancy, and give feedback on their experiences and preferences during the public open houses. Drop in any time between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.

WHEN & WHERE: Watertown Library, 123 Main Street, in the Watertown Savings Bank Room