Parking reform, an often overlooked component of the  sustainable transport movement, has taken to the national spotlight in the US as it gains momentum in both policy and practice. Cities and states across the country are realizing that rethinking parking can be a lever to reach their transportation, housing, and sustainability goals. Major cities like Austin,…

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In ITDP’s Breaking the Code: Off-Street Parking Reform report, we take a closer look at these considerations and the outcomes of reforms by diving into the efforts of diverse cities and countries worldwide that have removed parking minimums and prioritized complementary actions. These case studies of Atlanta, GA, USA; Beijing, China; Mexico City, Mexico; Minneapolis,…

About Parking reform is gaining momentum around the world as a key lever to reallocate valuable city space, reduce demand for driving, reduce transport-related emissions, and improve livability.  Bringing the supply of parking, especially off-street parking, closer to actual demand is crucial to creating more compact cities that are needed to limit global warming. The…

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Due to rapid motorization and a lack of parking management policy, Beijing’s sidewalks, setbacks, bicycle lanes, and streets have been gradually taken over by illegal, unsafe parking in recent years. Since 2014, ITDP China has worked with Beijing to develop much-needed parking reforms for the city of over 21 million.

It goes without saying that — for every car and vehicle trip — parking is viewed as a necessity from beginning to end. Since the advent of the motor vehicle, the development of parking storage has been made as much of a priority as highway and road infrastructure, perpetuating a ‘car culture’ that exists around…

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