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Subject: FW: Parking Usage Table
From: Eleni Pappas [mailto:Eleni@trafficengineers.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 2:37 PM
To: Debbie Scarcella
Subject: RE: Parking Usage Table
Debbie
Sorry for the delay. If the inventory analysis was done on a Thursday and a Saturday and the inventory was counted four
times each day,the estimated fee for such a study would be around $13,000. Fee would go up or down if more or less
days or more or less drive by checks were done throughout the day. I hope this is helpful.
ELENI PAPPAS, PE
eleni@trafficengineers.com
713-270-8145 x113
From: Debbie Scarcella [mailto:DScarcella@westutx.gov]
Sent:Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:55 PM
To: Eleni Pappas<Eleni@trafficengineers.com>
Subject: Re: Parking Usage Table
Thank you so much!
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 23, 2016, at 6:47 PM, Eleni Pappas<Eleni@trafficengineers.com>wrote:
Of course. Walking out now, but will shoot you something in the morning.
ELENI PAPPAS, PE
eleni@trafficengineers.com
713-270-8145 x113
Debbie Scarcella
City Planner
City of West University Place
3826 Amherst, West University Place, TX 77005
Tel 713.662.5893
Fax 713.662.5369
Cag
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From: Debbie Scarcella [mailto:DScarcella @westutx.gov]
Sent:Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:19 PM
To: Eleni Pappas<Eleni@trafficengineers.com>
Subject: RE: Parking Usage Table
Thank you. Could you give a ballpark figure on an inventory study for the town center? Just for
comparison when we have our meeting on March 10. I would be grateful. Thank you again.
Debbie Scarcella
City Planner
City of West University Place
3826 Amherst, West University Place, TX 77005
Tel 713.662.5893
Fax 713.662.5369
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC.
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
801 Congress Voice(713)270-8145
Suite 325 Fax(281)809-0807
Houston,TX 77006 www.trafficengineers.com
Texas Registration Number F-003158
February 8, 2016
Mr. David J. Beach
Assistant Public Works Director
City of West University Place
3826 Amherst Street
West University Place, TX 77005
RE: Proposal for Origin and Destination Parking Study
Dear Mr. Beach:
Traffic Engineers, Inc. (TEI) is pleased to submit this proposal for an Origin and Destination
Parking Study within the City of West University Place. Parking studies are performed to determine
location, use, and adequacy of existing parking facilities. An Origin and Destination Parking Study
performed within the commercial district of the City will assess the existing parking supply and demand
for each land use. This study will determine where patrons or employees of the study area park
and what is their destination.
This proposal is for a parking study focused on the commercial land uses along Edloe Street.
Attachment A depicts rough study area boundaries.
The Edloe Street Commercial District includes all non-residential parcels and on-street parking
along the:
• The 6000, 6100, and 6200 blocks of Edloe Street
• The 3700 block of University Street
• Sections of cross streets including but not limited to Georgetown Street and Rice
Boulevard
Scope of Services
Task 1: Project Management
TEI will provide the necessary project management and administrative services to fulfil the
requirements of the project. We will coordinate with the City throughout the project and with the
West University Place Police Department during the days of data collection.
Task 2: Inventory Analysis
An inventory analysis will be conducted for the study area prior to the in-field data collection to
obtain an accurate assessment of the existing parking available. The analysis will include on-street
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and off-street parking. For marked spaces, a numerical count is made. For unmarked spaces, a rolling
measuring device is used to make an accurate estimate of the number of possible spaces.
Task 3: In-Field Data Collection
Data will be collected to ensure a comprehensive assessment of parking within the study area.
Data will not be collected until the start of the spring Little League Baseball Season. Data will be
collected on a Thursday and a Saturday. Data will be collected in person by one to four staff
members, depending on time of day. Attachment A depicts the proposed locations for
observations. The locations are only for initial reference as the observers will roam to ensure
accurate data collection. The police department will be notified of the days data collection will
occur. If the weather is storming, data collection will be postponed until the next possible day.
The proposed hours of data collection are:
• Thursday
o 7:00am — 9:00pm—2 Staff Member
o 11:00am —4:00pm—2 Additional Staff Members
o 5:00pm — 8:00pm—2 Additional Staff Member
• Saturday
o 8:00am — 10:00am — 2 Staff Members
o 10:00am — 3:00pm — 3 Staff Members
o 3:00pm —9:00pm —2 Staff Members
The data collected will consist of recording the origin and destination of all persons who park
within the defined study area. There will be limitations to the data collected due to human error
along with persons who may not park within the study area, yet visit businesses within the study
area. Certain assumptions will be made to ensure an accurate picture of parking conditions within
the study area. The data collection team will conduct their observations to the best of their ability
and make judgment calls based on their experience for persons who do not both park and visit a
business within the study area. For persons who park and visit more than one business, only their
first visit will be recorded.
Task 4: Data Analysis and Development of O-D Matrix
A thorough review of all data will be conducted. The data will be converted into an origin-
destination matrix to depict where patrons of each land use are parking. Matrices will be created
for key dates and times to depict the different parking trends throughout the day and the variations
between weekday and weekends.
Task 5: Summary of Findings and Preparation of Deliverables
All data will be summarized in a report to accompany all O-D matrices developed. The report will
also include maps depicting the supply and demand of parking throughout the study area.
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Proposed Fee
Our proposed fee to conduct an Origin and Destination Parking Study as outlined in this letter is
$28,983.75. Attachment B includes our fee estimate summary.
No work will begin until a Notice-to-Proceed is received. Data collection will begin after the Spring
Little League season begins in February. Data collection days will be dependent on weather.
Completion of the study and submittal of deliverables will occur 4 weeks after all data has been
collected.
If you should have any questions regarding this proposal you may contact me at (281) 606-0307
or eleni @trafficengineers.com.
Sincerely,
Eleni Pappas, PE
Senior Associate
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ATTACHMENT A I Study Area Boundaries
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ATTACHMENT B
FEE ESTIMATE SUMMARY
PROPOSED BUDGET
HOURLY MULTIPLIER 3.00
TASK DESCRIPTION SENIOR PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL SENIOR ASSOCIATE ENGINEERIN CADD ASSISTANT RAW FEE
THIRTY SIX LOCATIONS PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE G ASSISTANT DESIGNER LABOR COST
LABOR RATE PER HOUR $105.00 $75.00 $56.00 $45.00 $37.00 $37.00 $32.00 $30.00
1.Project Management/Administration 2 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 $720.00 $2,160.00
2.Inventory Analysis 0 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 $402.00 $1,206.00
3.Data Collection-Eldoe Commercial District 0 0 0 43 50 0 0 0 $3,785.00 $11,355.00
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4.Data Analysis-Edloe Commercial District 2 2 0 24 36 0 0 0 $2,772.00 $8,316.00
5.Development of Deliverables 2 2 0 16 24 0 0 I 0 $1,968.00 $5,904.00
SUBTOTAL LABOR COSTS I $630.00 I $450.00 $0.00 $4,275.00 I $4,292.00 $0.00 I $0.00 $0.00 $9,647.00 I $28,941.00
DIRECT COSTS(REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES)
Description Unit Quantity Unit Rate Cost
Mileage per mile 75 $ 0.57 $ 42.75
Total Direct Costs $ 42.75
TOTAL COST I$ 28,983.75
Debbie Scarcella
Subject: FW: Parking Usage Table
From: Eleni Pappas [mailto:Eleni@trafficengineers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:16 PM
To: Debbie Scarcella
Cc: Dave Beach
Subject: RE: Parking Usage Table
Debbie
The report used the ITE Parking Generation, 3rd Edition.The 4th addition was released in 2010.The text below from the
ITE website explains the differences in the newer version. The parking generation numbers are based on studies for each
typical land use and then basically averaged. A new version is released when there have been a critical number of new
studies.
The new release of the fourth edition of Parking Generation includes data from more than 450 new study sites and
contains sixteen new land use classifications. New land uses include: Multiplex Movie Theater, Soccer Complex, Free-
Standing Discount Superstore, Convenience Market with Gasoline Pumps, Copy, Print and Express Ship Store,
Coffee/Donut Shop, and more. This new report is a must have for transportation professionals conducting parking
requirement analyses, site impact studies, on-site circulation studies and other land use related studies.
We have both in the office so I pulled up a few of the land uses used in the report. I only did a quick look at the peak
period parking demand values.
• Urban Office
o Two additional studies evaluated in 4th edition values
o Peak period parking demand increased from 2.40 to 2.47
• Medical-Dental Office
o 68 additional studies evaluated in 4th edition values
o Peak period parking demand decreased from 3.53 to 3.20
• High-turnover Family Restaurant (Urban)
o No Change
• Apparel Store
o No Change
Hopefully this is helpful and inform the discussion. But I think it is safe to say there has not been a large change in the
data source.
Let me know if you need anything else,
ELENI PAPPAS, PE
eleni@trafficengineers.com
713-270-8145 x113
From: Debbie Scarcella [mailto:DScarcella @westutx.gov]
Sent:Tuesday, February 23, 2016 12:10 PM
To: Eleni Pappas<Eleni @trafficengineers.com>
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Cc: Dave Beach <DBeach@westutx.gov>
Subject: Parking Usage Table
Eleni,
At the ZPC meeting, you had mentioned that the information the Ad Hoc committee member used as the basis for the
parking usage analysis might not have substantially changed from 2011. I have attached a copy of appendix C of the
report, which was the parking usage analysis and table. I highlighted where there is mention of where the basis of the
information was extracted. Could you look at it and see if that information has been updated or is still the same? I
would appreciate the help. We will likely bring some of this back to them and try and get a little more information as to
what it is they want to see, if anything. As always, the sooner I can get the information, the better, but I will need to
start getting packets ready at the end of next week. Thank you very much.
Debbie Scarcella
City Planner
City of West University Place
3826 Amherst, West University Place, TX 77005
Tel 713.662.5893
Fax 713.662.5369
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EXHIBIT "C"
Parking Usage Study
To understand the effect of the Committee's proposed parking ratio of 2.0 parking spaces per
1,000 square foot of gross leasable area, the Committee requested the traffic engineer on the
committee prepare an informal review of parking usage for various uses that most likely will
occupy space in the Edloe Block. The Committee felt that this report was needed to better
appreciate the unique parking demand characteristics that may apply to Town Center and that
a reduced minimum parking requirement is sufficient for the TCRD. This is summarized in the
attached table which estimates the parking usage by hour by property.
The table was prepared based on the site plan for the Edloe Block entitled "Individual Property
Redevelopment Compliant with Proposed Commercial Code" which can be found on page 9.
The calculation was made with the best known available parking data collected and
summarized by time of day. For each property, the estimated average was drawn from the ITE
Parking Generation urban environment tables which include the variables of parking demand
affected by alternative modes of travel including transit, walking and bicycling.
The total number of parking spaces noted in the table (128) does not include the 45 spaces
along Edloe Street. However, when combining the on-street parking spaces to the on-site
parking spaces, the total number of parking spaces in the Edloe Block increases to 173.
According to the data, the period from 11:00am — 1:00pm daily has the heaviest demand on
parking with 153 spaces being used. Hence, the 173 parking spaces provided should be more
than adequate to meet the demand during this period.
As noted in the body of this report the current improvements on the Edloe Block comprised of
approximately 45,719 square feet has a parking ratio of 2.6 on-site parking spaces per 1,000
square feet of leasable area. However, an examination of the "Summary of Existing
Improvements Edloe Block" table on page 6 reveals that the total 117 parking spaces are
inefficiently allocated, such that several of the properties provide less than 1 parking space per
1,000 square feet of leasable area, while others provide up to 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of
leasable area. For instance, presently customers are forced to use on-street parking and/or the
closest business' unused parking during the busy lunch hour.
Shared Parking
To improve the opportunity for shared parking, the Committee's Proposed Commercial Code
promotes parking to be organized to the rear of each property. With access from University
Boulevard and Rice Boulevard a more efficient and equitable organization of parking can be
achieved. Furthermore, adjoining businesses could be encouraged to enter into a reciprocal
parking easement agreement (REA) with each other in order to improve traffic flow as well as
increase the number of parking spaces by utilizing the boundary space between lots.
Driveways and University Boulevard Curb Cut
To enhance safety for pedestrians, reduce pedestrian and vehicle conflict, and to improve
traffic flow and egress/ ingress in the TCRD, the number of driveways onto Edloe Street should
be minimized. The curb cut on Rice Boulevard should be retained and a curb cut on University
Boulevard should be allowed to further promote a better flow of traffic and eliminate some
congestion on Edloe Street. Allowing an additional curb cut on University Boulevard is a
practical and necessary aspect of the design for enhancing the efficiency and organization of a
TCRD parking lot, and promotes safety for pedestrians. Moving all of the on-site parking to the
back of a new TCRD development creates a more organized and efficient parking lot with the
parking maneuvers separated from pedestrians. This follows the current trend for "Main
Street" and/or "Mixed-Use" developments, creating a more comfortable and pedestrian
friendly environment. A more attractive streetscape is also achieved. On-street parking on the
east side of Edloe Street was removed to make allowances for additional sidewalk space with
uniform building set-backs to accommodate a higher level of pedestrian and outdoor dining
activity.
A proper determination of the driveway specifications and flow characteristics can be resolved
by City staff with a traffic impact analysis for the redevelopment during the permitting process
when redevelopment occurs. For instance, a right-in/right-out only movement, from a new
driveway on University Boulevard, may be necessary.
Calculated On-Site Parking Ratios
Current Parking Code requires between 4 — 14 spaces per 1000 square feet of leasable area,
which is determined by use classification.
Currently, on-site parking for the businesses in the Edloe Block (totaling 45,719 square feet)
vary from less than 1 space per 1000 square feet of leasable area to 6 spaces per 1000 square
feet of leasable area, which equates to an average of 2.6 spaces per 1000 square feet of
leasable area.
The Committee's Proposed Commercial Code for the redevelopment of the Edloe Block
(totaling 61,000sf) allows for a parking ratio of 2.0 spaces per 1000 square feet of leasable area
regardless of the use classification.
Conclusion
Given that urban characteristics of the Edloe Block/TCRD, traditional parking requirements
should not be followed.
In evaluating the parking demand for a redevelopment of Edloe Block, it is apparent that the
total land available does not support redevelopment with the City's current (or "typical")
commercial parking requirement. Furthermore, such a "typical" commercial parking
requirement is not sensitive to the context of the site. The small commercial area of the Edloe
Block centrally nestled within a residential community demands a unique approach. Revising
the parking requirements is one of the strategies that should be considered to encourage a
more compact form of development, and to balance parking demand with the residential feel
of the community. This report is a beginning point for traffic analysis for an Edloe Block
redevelopment, but the results can be used to support moving away from minimum parking
requirements for a specific use that require abundant levels of parking, not feasible for the
Edloe Block.
(The Estimated Parking Usage Table can be found on the following page).
Analysis prepared by Connie E. Clark
Estimated Weekday Parking Usage based on Scenario of
Individual Property Redevelopment
Compliant with Proposed Commercial Code
Tract 6*,
Sit-Down
Tract 1, Tract 3, Restaurant,
2-Story High- Tract 4, Shared Tract 6*,
office Tract 2, Turnover Medical- Parking Tract 6*, 2-Story Parking
bldg, Apparel Family Dental with Office Walk-In Office Bldg, Demand
Weekday urban Store Restaurant Office Bldg Bldg Bank/Office urban Totals
Gross Leaseable Area 13,500 12,500 6,500 2,500 4,000 4,000 18,000 61,000 sf
Pkg spaces provided 31 25 15 5 52 128
#of
parked
cars/hour
12-4 am 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5:00 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6:00 AM 0 0 10 0 3 0 0 13
7:00 AM 0 0 17 1 5 0 0 24
8:00 AM 6 0 22 4 7 0 0 40
9:00 AM 22 0 30 7 9 5 29 103
10:00 AM 29 0 34 9 10 8 39 128
11:00 AM 31 10 41 9 13 7 41 153
12:00 PM 31 0 41 8 13 8 41 142
1:00 PM 30 12 41 7 13 8 41 152
2:00 PM 31 12 21 8 6 9 41 129
3:00 PM 32 14 17 8 5 8 43 127
4:00 PM 32 9 17 8 5 8 43 122
5:00 PM 30 9 33 6 10 0 40 128
6:00 PM 30 7 34 0 10 0 40 120
7:00 PM 20 8 26 0 8 0 27 89
8:00 PM 0 7 26 0 8 0 0 41
9:00 PM 0 0 25 0 8 0 0 32
10:00 PM 0 0 19 0 6 0 0 25
11:00 PM 0 0 17 0 5 0 0 23
Average Peak Hour
Demand per 1000 sf 2.4 1.13 6.37 3.53 3.13 2.3 2.4 21.26
Note: Average statistical data derived from the 3'1 Edition, Parking Generation,2004.ITE Publication No.IR-034B.
*Space in the 26,000 sf office building on Tract 6 in the Individual Property Redevelopment exhibit was allocated as follows:
18,000 sf for office space,4,000 sf for restaurant space, and 4,000 sf for a walk-in bank.