Background
The Lawrenceville Mobility Enhancement District (MED) is a mechanism to address curbside management issues and parking demand, while also funding mobility improvements in the neighborhood.
Legislation for the program was passed in late 2023 after months of community engagement and planning. Currently, Lawrenceville United, Lawrenceville Corporation, the Office of Councilwoman Deb Gross, City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), and Pittsburgh Parking Authority (PPA) are in the planning phase of the project and are seeking feedback on the proposed locations of additional paid parking areas, new paid parking pricing, and new hours of enforcement.
A Mobility Enhancement District (MED) is a tool that allows for dynamic pricing and hours of parking meters to generate funds that support mobility projects in a neighborhood.
Dynamic pricing allows parking prices to change based on demand in a given area, which helps create consistent turnover at the curb.
Higher parking turnover leads to more spaces being available, and a higher total number of visitors able to park in a business district.
Additional funds generated by the MED can be used for a variety of mobility improvements, including bus shelters, parking enforcement, street trees, and more.
Parking Meter Changes Coming Soon
Beginning October 1, 2024, the following changes will be implemented on Butler Street, from 34th to 46th Streets:
- Hours of Enforcement will be extended
- Existing enforcement hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays.
- New enforcement hours will be 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
- During extended evening enforcement (6 p.m. and later), meter rates will increase to $2.50 per hour.
During the first two weeks of implementation, only warning tickets will be issued. Additional revenue collected during evening enforcement hours will be directed to the Mobility Enhancement District Trust Fund to fund mobility enhancements in the neighborhood.
Proposed Paid Parking Changes
Dynamic Hours
In existing paid parking areas (Butler Street from 34th to 46th Streets), proposed additional hours of enforcement are weekdays 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and weekends from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. All meter revenue collected during these additional enforcement hours is directed into the MED Trust Fund.
Dynamic Pricing
In existing paid parking areas (Butler Street from 34th to 46th Streets), paid parking rates will be raised to $2.50 during extended dynamic hours (weekdays from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and weekends from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.).
New Paid Parking
As part of the first phase of implementation, paid parking is to be expanded on Butler Street from 46th Street up to 54th Street. Evening enforcement and dynamic pricing will not be implemented immediately; DOMI and Pittsburgh Parking Authority (PPA) will evaluate the appropriateness of expanding dynamic hours and pricing to the new paid parking areas at a later date.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Any meter revenue collected past 6 p.m. is directed into the MED Trust Fund. Additionally, any meter revenue collected at any time from a Hybrid RPP zone is directed to the trust fund.
Funds can be used for a variety of mobility enhancements that may include infrastructure and public realm programs or programs promoting multi-modal transportation, affordable mobility, and accessibility. Examples may include bus shelters, bump-outs, and street trees.
Each year, a community meeting will be held to solicit community input on proposed spending plans. Additionally, an annual report will be presented to City Council at the end of each year, detailing revenues and expenditures from the trust fund.
