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WE HAVE
A LOT
TO TALK ABOUT
2015 South Orange
Parking Authority Forum
June 11, 2015, 7:00pm
South Orange Performing Arts Center
The Loft, Third Floor
“A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking
ticket and rejoices that the system works.”
- Bill Vaughan
!
“When Solomon said there was a time and a place
for everything he had not encountered the
problem of parking his automobile.”
- Bob Edwards
!
“The way humans hunt for parking and the way
animals hunt for food are not as different as you
might think.”
- Tom Vanderbilt
“Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do”
ABOUT
• Created by resolution in 1980
• An autonomous agency not legally affiliated
with the Village of South Orange
• Financially self-sufficient with all revenues derived
from permits, meters and management fees.
• No income from taxes or ticket revenue
• Five Commissioners appointed by the Board of
Trustees for an initial period of 5 years and eligible
for unlimited re-appointment
ABOUT Marc Bromfeld Chairman William Agnellino Vice-Chairman Dennis Borden Treasurer Milt Westrich Secretary Thurman McKoy Asst. Treasurer/Secretary ! Mark C. Hartwyk Executive Director Neva Rodriguez Administrative Assistant Marvin Johnson Bus Supervisor
BY THE NUMBERS 16 parking lots and zones 400 non-commuter parking spaces 715 commuter parking spaces 1,115 total parking spaces 255 new spaces coming online 11/15
BY THE NUMBERS 2 train stations 250 meter spaces 8 municipal lots 9 pay stations 3 partnership lots 3 electric vehicle spots 3 street zones 3 Zipcar spots
CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Electronic meters in the downtown
core with built-in 5 minute grace
period
• Convenient Pay Stations which accept
coins, bills, debit, credit and Smart Park
cards
• Pay-by-Cell available at all Pay Stations
now and at meters this summer
• Permits for business employees,
commuters (residents & non-residents),
residential day, night & overnight,
temporary
PARTNERSHIPS &
SERVICES
• Ambassadors assist the public
• Assist new businesses during construction
• Work with businesses regarding deliveries
• Assist with awareness and public safety
• Work with DPW on snow removal and traffic
control
• Work with Buildings Dept. to report unauthorized
soliciting
• Work with SOPAC and SOVCA
BEYOND PARKING:
JITNEY SERVICE
• Originated in July, 2002 when the Village asked SOPA to
administer Jitney Service using grant money to fund.
• Senior Bus service added in November, 2002 when the
Village asked SOPA to take over from Recreation Dept.
• SOPA grew the service from one route and two buses to
the current three routes and seven buses.
• Ridership fees have remained the same since the
beginning.
• In 2011, the grant monies ran out. SOPA continues to
subsidize Jitney Service by paying for driver salaries,
benefits and admin services.
• Annual expense to SOPA is more than $240K a year.
BEYOND PARKING:
JITNEY SERVICE
• Commuter Jitney Service to Newstead/Wyoming,
Irvington/Prospect/Academy, Tuxedo Park/Montrose
• Late night service added
• FREE Senior Jitney Service Monday - Friday with service to
supermarkets, doctor offices, beauty salons, US Post Office,
library and other points of interest
• Weekly senior trips to Essex Green, Target, Shop Rite and
Whole Foods
• Monthly senior trips to area malls
• Free Jitney bus service provided to 15+ community
activities and events from River Day to YMCA Summer
School to the SOMA Baseball ParadeBEYOND PARKING:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
• Our lots are used for events like the Farmers Market,
PlayDay, Irvington Avenue Food Truck and Beer Garden
and various car shows.
• We were instrumental in having additional year-round
lighting installed on Sloan Street and in several parking
lots.
• Our signage provides wayfinding and information.
• We serve on the SOVCA Board and were essential in the
startup of the organization’s operation and street cleaning
initiative.
• We are an integrated part of the life of South Orange.PARKING TICKETS
• Yes, we give them. Sorry.
• They are an important management tool to attempt
to meet the needs of all stakeholders who use our
lots.
• SOPA does not receive any revenue from parking
tickets.
• All ticket revenues go to the Village of South Orange.
• On average, ticket revenue is approximately
$350K annually.NEW 3rd & VALLEY
GARAGE
• 513 spaces on 5 levels
• 258 private spaces
• 255 public spaces
• Anticipated opening January, 2016
• SOPA is a hybrid sub-tenant paying a
quarterly operating costPERMIT FEES
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE COMPARISON
$900
$864 $850
$840 $840
$700
$500
$300
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*Rate if permit is purchased on a semi-annual basisANNUAL PERMIT FEE COMPARISON
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$840 $840
$700
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*Rate if permit is purchased on a semi-annual basisFEE HISTORY
2000 2002 2008 2010 CURRENT PROPOSED
NJ TRANSIT $660 $660 $840 $840 $840 $840
JITNEY
1 WAY $1 $1 $1 $1 $2
JITNEY
ANNUAL $150 $150 $150 $150 $225
RESIDENT $225 $225 $270 $300 $300 $700
2NDARY
RESIDENT* $300 $300 $450
* New Waterlands, Village Mews, Third Street, OLS, North Ridgewood RoadLOOKING AHEAD
• Online permit renewals
• Jitney Next Bus app
• Updated website and maps
• Bike racks on Jitneys
• Input and collaboration on growth
and expansionQ&A
WE HAVE
A LOT
TO TALK ABOUT
2015 South Orange
Parking Authority Forum
June 11, 2015, 7:00pm
South Orange Performing Arts Center
The Loft, Third FloorYou can also read
