The Residential Access Management Program (RAMP) reviews parking and access conditions across the city each year. The program examines things like parking occupancy, whether the area has places that attract a lot of visitors, and if residents or staff have pointed out concerns. This review helps city staff decide if a neighborhood needs a parking management plan, based on specific performance measures. It also helps the city keep track of how well current parking rules are working in areas that already have them.
In the past, the Neighborhood Parking Permits (NPP) program only made changes when residents asked for them through a petition. Under RAMP, people can still ask for their neighborhood to be reviewed. If a petition is submitted, the city will give that area priority for a study. After the study, city staff will decide if the neighborhood meets the criteria for parking management. If it doesn’t, it won’t be a priority for changes.
Please note that the process to create a NPP zone can be lengthy and requires you to engage with your community. It begins with a resident petition that must have at least 25 valid signatures. Residents will also have to gain approval from the majority (over 50%) of those living in the area. A more detailed overview of the process to create a zone can be found below.