What is Boulder's Access Management and Parking Strategy?

The Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS) was developed to improve Boulder’s approach to multimodal access and parking management, and help evaluate access management policies and practices. AMPS is complementary to and reflective of numerous adopted plans and policies such as the Sustainability Framework, the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, the Economic Sustainability Strategy and the Climate Commitment.

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Continuously Improving Boulder’s Approach to Multimodal Access and Parking Management

Boulder is a recognized national leader in providing a variety of options for access, parking, and transportation. To support the community’s social, economic, and environmental goals, Boulder acknowledges the need to continuously innovate and prepare for a world that is rapidly changing.

Revitalized Parking & Transportation Access projects happening in 2024

Happening in 2024

  • The strategy sets different parking rates for on-street blocks depending on demand for that block and offers uniformly lower off-street parking pricing. New pricing took effect Jan. 2, 2024. On-street parking prices are updated based on an annual analysis of Boulder’s changing parking needs. Pricing is based on typical peak occupancy, with higher pricing for areas where parking is most in demand and lower pricing for areas where parking is least in demand.
  • The Residential Access Management Program (RAMP) is continuing to evaluate parking in neighborhoods to determine prioritization for consideration of new, modified, or removal of management zones (NPPs).
  • The city will implement recommendations from a 2023 evaluation of the Chautauqua Access Management Program (CAMP).

Revitalized Parking & Transportation Access projects completed to date

2023 Projects

  • The Curbside Management Project developed policy guidance to manage competing demands on the curb as well as an Implementation Guidebook on how to make proactive and reactive changes to curbside uses.
  • Performance-based pricing went into effect April 3, 2023.

Revitalized Parking & Transportation Access Guiding Principles

Provide for All Transportation Modes

Support a balance of all modes of access for a safe transportation system. Modes include pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and multiple forms of motorized vehicles—with pedestrians at the center.

Customize Tools by Area

Use a toolbox with a variety of programs, policies, and initiatives customized for the unique needs and character of Boulder’s diverse neighborhoods, both residential and commercial.

Support a Diversity of People

Address the transportation needs of different people at all ages, stages of life, and mobility levels—residents, employees, employers, seniors, business owners, students, and visitors.

Seek Solutions With Co-benefits

Find common ground and address trade offs between community character, economic vitality, and community well-being. Seek elegant solutions—those that achieve multiple objectives and have co-benefits.

Plan For the Present and Future

While focusing on today’s needs, develop solutions that address future demographic, economic, travel, and community design needs. Align with Boulder’s master plans, including the updated Transportation Master Plan, the Climate Commitment and Sustainability Framework.

Cultivate Partnerships

Be open to collaboration and public private partnerships to achieve desired outcomes.

Contact Samantha Bromberg