Oakland Chinatown Loading & Parking Pilot
- Project TypeTransportation
From OakPark+, the City's Demand Responsive Parking Initiative
About
The City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is working to make it easier to find parking in Chinatown. OakDOT staff have studied parking demand in Chinatown and have developed two zones that reflect demand for parking spaces: Value and Premium.
In Value Zones, there is lower parking demand and more available spaces. Meter rates have been lowered to encourage parking here. In Premium Zones, parking demand is high. Rates have been increased up to free up spaces. The lowest meter price will be set to promote parking availability near your favorite destinations in Chinatown.
The Pacific Renaissance Plaza Garage is a key part of the Premium Zone. A new flat rate of $2 per hour is available after 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday and after 2:00 PM on Sundays until $2 Parking Initiative — Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
New bilingual parking signs clearly show which blocks are in the Value and Premium Zones.
We want to hear from you! Email us your feedback at parklandish@oaklandca.gov and tell us your thoughts on how to improve parking in Chinatown.
The community has voiced concerns around the lack of parking and access to key facilities, double parking and loading challenges, and disabled parking placard misuse. These issues impact the safety and vibrancy of Oakland Chinatown. Limited parking availability makes it more difficult for visitors to access businesses and encourages drivers to double park or misuse loading zones. Chinatown also has a large disabled and senior population with accessibility concerns.
The Chinatown Loading & Parking Pilot project responds to constituent concern around parking and mobility challenges. This project is being conducted as part of OakPark+, the City's Demand Responsive Parking and Mobility Management Initiative.
Please provide feedback on how to improve parking and loading by contacting parklandish@oaklandca.gov.