IPMI & Member News
Using Automated Parking Enforcement to Boost Urban Mobility
Anchorage, AK – EasyPark is excited to announce a new ordinance to improve parking accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Starting December 1, 2024, the ordinance introduces key changes to make Anchorage more inclusive: Free Mobility Parking Permits: Mobility parking permits will now be issued free of charge to qualified individuals, eliminating financial barriers for those in need. Free Street Meter Parking: Individuals with a state-issued disability placard or license plate with parking privileges can park at any street meter for free, with the same benefit of a more extended stay at handicapped designated on-street spaces. Increased Fines for Violations: Fines for unauthorized use of handicapped parking meter spaces will be significantly raised to deter misuse and ensure compliance. “These changes are designed to enhance mobility and accessibility in downtown Anchorage,” said Jeff Read, Parking Director of EasyPark. “By removing costs and ensuring proper enforcement, we’re making Anchorage a city that supports everyone.” EasyPark remains committed to fostering fairness and inclusivity in Anchorage’s parking system, ensuring equitable access for all residents and visitors to the city. About EasyPark EasyPark is your trusted partner for innovative parking mobility services within the Municipality of Anchorage. Operated by the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), EasyPark provides the "Right Space, Right Place" for downtown Anchorage residents, businesses, and visitors. As a self-funded public corporate authority, ACDA operates independently and does not use taxpayer dollars. This allows EasyPark to manage and maintain over 6,000 parking spaces while reinvesting its resources into creating a more accessible, vibrant, and efficient parking ecosystem. With a focus on convenience, innovation, and community development, EasyPark is committed to delivering seamless parking solutions that enhance mobility and support the growth of Anchorage’s urban center.
Jeri Baker, CAPP, Executive Account Manager of T2 Systems tells us the importance of acceptance and the comfort that comes from a safe environment.
The cohort’s develops best practices and research based on IPMI’s members’ needs and the most critical issues facing our community, including accessible parking and placard abuse; regulations that foster (or hamper) effective enforcement; transportation equity; curbside management, and more.
Transportation Equity aims to ensure that all community members’ needs are met by the transportation systems available to them.
Bringing Equity in Mobility
Transportation equity requires understanding the needs of every person potentially served or impacted by every transportation decision. What is the parking and mobility industry doing to impact transportation equity?
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