Jason Cheng
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SCAG Curb Space Management Study

 

SCAG Curb Space Management Study

 
 

client

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

overview

The SCAG Curb Space Management Study is an effort to help several cities in the Southern California region assess their curb space landscape and needs, and develop policies, strategies, and pilot projects at high-demand locations to manage curb space in order to fulfill economic, environmental, and social goals.

The study has the following goals and objectives:

  • Reduce VMT/VHT and GHG emissions

  • Reduce congestion by managing demand

  • Promote a balanced transportation system by better understanding first- and last-mile relationships between TNCs and existing transit and active transportation systems

  • Establish key collaboration and partnerships with public agency and private sector stakeholders

  • Improve quality of life

process

I worked with a consultant team led by IBI Group to develop the following reports for 4 cities (Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, Santa Monica):

5.1 City and Regional Recommendations

The report provided a regional curb space framework and individual curb space recommendations based on comprehensive stakeholder engagement and landscape assessments. For the report, I contributed in the following ways:

  • Conducted extensive research and analysis on curb space management best practices and case studies,

  • Analyzed and distilled key themes and problem statements from city + stakeholder interviews and city self-assessment surveys based on a Capability Maturity Model approach

  • Supported the development of regional and city strategies and recommendations based on problem areas

  • Supported the development of a prioritization framework of strategies based on regulatory complexity and potential impact/effectiveness

4.3 Pilot Project Recommendations

The report provided recommendations for up to 3 curb space pilot projects in each of the 4 cities. Pilot ideas included on-street EV charging, residential parking permit programs, performance-based parking pricing, micromobility permitting, and automated bus lane enforcement solutions. For the report, I contributed in the following ways:

  • Conducted analysis of curb space designations using the Curb IQ platform

  • Provided key operational considerations and challenges for each pilot project and site

5.2 Pilot Project Concepts

The report provided a workplan framework for cities to plan and implement pilot project ideas in priority sites.

result

The study is currently being considered for implementation by SCAG and its member cities.