SB 5343-S.E - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/09/16)

Requires a regional transit authority, when it constructs or operates a transportation facility, to consider the potential impacts of that facility on parking availability for residents nearby and develop mitigation strategies.

Requires certain cities that have implemented restricted parking zones in residential areas as a direct result of the parking impacts of a regional transit authority facility to: (1) Honor all requests for restricted parking zone permits;

(2) Charge no more than five dollars per year for restricted parking zone permits; and

(3) Allow restricted parking zone permits for registered nonprofits located within a restricted parking zone.