Parking has been the subject of a great deal of discussion during the extensive public outreach process for the revisions to the Zoning Regulations. While zoning regulates on-site parking, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) manages curbside parking through meters, its Residential Permit Parking program, and other policies. DDOT has been studying curbside parking and just recently released its Curbside Management Study, which identifies policies and approaches to:
• Preserve access to residential areas for the use of residents;
• Promote and facilitate commerce by prioritizing customer and commercial vehicle access in commercial areas; and
• Ensure the safety of all transportation users including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists.