New Search
• <br /> • <br /> Frequently Asked Ouestions about Residential Parking Programs (RPP) <br /> What is an RPP? <br /> In the late 1970s, a number of municipalities around the country began establishing RPPs as a mechanism to limit <br /> commuters from utilizing residential neighborhoods as a daily vehicular storage area. Typically, RPPs are located in <br /> neighborhoods that are adjacent to central business districts, colleges, universities or major employers. In Eugene, <br /> RPPs are located around the University of Oregon, Northwest Christian College, Sacred Heart Hospital and the <br /> downtown area. <br /> How does an RPP work? <br /> The initial step is to establish an RPP. The size and configuration of the district is determined by estimating the <br /> distance that motorists are willing to walk to reach their destination before deciding to either give up and park <br /> elsewhere or choose a different means of transportation. In other words, the district is drawn up with the intent of <br /> addressing any potential "spillover" effects. <br /> Once the district is established, residents and property owners may choose to participate in the RPP on a block -face <br /> by block -face basis. A permit is required for any vehicle a resident wishes to park on the street adjacent to a <br /> participating block face. Residents may also obtain daily permits for guests. <br /> Non- residents are restricted in some way from parking in these areas. Typically, parking is restricted to a two-hour <br /> time limit. In some cases, commuter parking is allowed by permit, a situation in which the general public may <br /> purchase a permit to park in the restricted area. <br /> What is a "block- face "? <br /> A block -face is defined as the property on one side of a city block. In an area with a grid street pattern this is easily <br /> definable. In an area of curvilinear streets and irregularly spaced intersections a block -face is determined by staff <br /> based on enforcement logistics. These determinations are sometimes revised after discussing block -face designations <br /> with neighbors. <br /> How much do permits cost? <br /> Permits for residents are currently $15 per vehicle per year (prorated quarterly). Residents are only required to <br /> purchase an annual permit for those vehicles that are to be parked on the street in the restricted zone. At City <br /> Council direction, RPPs are intended to be self- supporting. The $15 annual fee reflects the cost of administering the <br /> RPP (materials, staff time, etc.). Daily guest permits are issued to approved residents with no fee and may be <br /> obtained by visiting the City's Permit and Information Center at 10th and Olive. The current rate for permits <br /> allowing a non - resident to park in a "permit only" zone is $23 per month and must be renewed monthly by visiting <br /> the City's Permit and Information Center. <br /> What if I decide I don't want to participate or, what if, after participating for a while, I <br /> don't want to continue to be included in the RPP? <br /> As explained above, participation is on a block -face by block -face basis. A simple majority of property owners and <br /> residents of a given block -face determines whether the group is in or out of the RPP. Since many of the City's <br /> RPPs are in the vicinity of the University of Oregon, enrollment in any of the City' RPPs is on an October 1st to <br /> September 30th cycle. Residential bumper stickers are valid in accordance to this cycle but may be purchased <br /> anytime on a prorated basis. Other wise, residents of a given block -face may choose to opt in or out of the RPP at <br /> any point during the year. Please note, however, that a $20 /household fee must be paid to leave the RPP. This fee <br /> is intended to discourage capricious decisions about whether to participate in the RPP. <br />