UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

As more U.S. cities eliminate parking minimums and encourage infill housing development, competition for residential curb space is likely to become more common. This report examines the impacts of unmanaged curb parking in high-demand neighborhoods, the range of residential parking permit (RPP) programs cities have developed in response to these impacts, and the outcomes, distributional effects, and welfare implications of different policy approaches. The report also considers the political economy of residential curb management and the opportunity costs of dedicating public space to parking. Research findings suggest that demand-based pricing for permits and visitor parking can help encourage more efficient use of existing off-street parking, improve curb availability, and generate revenue that can be reinvested in transportation initiatives to support a transition to a less car-dependent future.