Q&A
Addressing parking concerns around new Metro North stations
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3 min
Council Member Riley raises concerns about parking around the new Metro North stations, particularly focusing on the station near Co-op City. He questions representatives from the Department of City Planning and Department of Transportation about plans for parking facilities.
- Riley emphasizes the importance of a park-and-ride lot for the new station near Co-op City
- Paul Philps from City Planning explains that while there are no parking minimums, private developers are expected to provide parking
- Riley requests a commitment from DOT to study car trips to the station once it opens and provide additional parking based on the study
- DOT representative agrees to look into parking needs and amenities, but doesn't provide a specific timeframe for the study
- Discussion of DOT-operated municipal parking lots (muni lots) and their potential role in addressing parking needs
Kevin C. Riley
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Alright.
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So parking parking parking.
0:40:54
A huge issue with this proposal.
0:40:58
Equally concerned about parking.
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A new station will be created just south of Coop City, and people will be driving to this station.
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I'm constantly going to build a means.
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I'm going to board means.
0:41:09
I'm going to events in Quap City.
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That is 1 of the major concerns that has been brought to me.
0:41:15
A park and a ride a park and a ride lot is a very important component to make in this successful new station, what steps are being taken to create more parking around the new stations?
0:41:32
I guess you could start with DCP?
Paul Philps
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So thank you for the question.
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So I think we certainly recognize and have heard the importance for parking.
0:41:42
I think the way the proposal stands today that there are no parking minimums, but we certainly expect private developers to provide parking.
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I think there are several developers today we've even heard testimony at the CDC public hearing from a developer who has publicly stated a commitment to provide parking on-site.
0:41:59
We certainly see that that trend to continue.
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And I think several of those developers are here today can speak specifically to their plans to provide parking on their sites.
Kevin C. Riley
0:42:09
Well, thank you.
0:42:10
But, quote, so you won't be having a a development site on it.
0:42:14
So is there any way and I guess this question goes to DOT, Will you commit to studying at least the number of car trips to the station once it opens and provide an additional needed needed parking base on this study?
UNKNOWN
0:42:32
Really, I just wanna wanna answer your question.
0:42:34
I also just wanna say A pleasure to be in front of you for the first time, and happy birthday.
Kristy Marmorato
0:42:39
Thank you.
UNKNOWN
0:42:40
So, yes, I I think the important thing to know is you're gonna hear through line through all of our interest here that we're very, very excited to move this forward.
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And again, a commitment to making this right.
0:42:50
There's gonna be a lot of complications And so sorry.
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A lot of interlocking pieces that need to be addressed.
0:42:57
Right.
Kevin C. Riley
0:42:57
Can you just talk closer to the mic?
0:42:59
Thank you.
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There are
UNKNOWN
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a lot of interlocking pieces need to be addressed, and we wanna give you a really comprehensive answer.
0:43:03
So, yes, we we affirm that we will be taking a look at this and a whole host of amenities that need to be responded to.
Kevin C. Riley
0:43:12
Do you have a time frame for the study?
UNKNOWN
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In front of you today, I don't, but I promise that we will be following up.
Kevin C. Riley
0:43:21
Is it correct that DOT operates parking lots for the public known as muni lots?
UNKNOWN
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Very proud of this so.
0:43:28
Yes.
Kevin C. Riley
0:43:29
Approximately how many?
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Between 12 to 24, are you doing?
UNKNOWN
0:43:35
I think that's right.
0:43:36
I my memory was something like 13, but that sounds right.
Kevin C. Riley
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Has the LTA released base or partner with private entities to operate parking?
UNKNOWN
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Not not to our knowledge.
Kristy Marmorato
0:43:50
Okay.
Kevin C. Riley
0:43:52
Is MT in the house?
0:43:57
We got 1 more chance for you.
UNKNOWN
0:44:12
Is it is this quite the panel?
0:44:13
Thank you.
0:44:15
Could you please raise your right hand and and your name for the record.
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You swear to tell the truth enough and bug the truth in response in your testimony today, in response to council member questions.
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Thank you.