Park and Ride

Having a park and ride at your business - what are the benefits?

• Some studies have indicated that between 25 to 69 percent of shopping center park and ride users shop at those locations.
• Those studies have also shown that of those park and ride users that shop, more than 42 percent are induced or diverted to shopping at their park and ride location as opposed to shopping somewhere else.
• These studies indicate that, on average, park and ride activity at these shopping centers caused an increase of $5 in sales per park and ride user, per day.

• Park and ride users can make your lots look fuller during the day.
• There can be an increase in activity early in the morning or later at night, which could mean increased safety and surveillance of your parking lots.

Is your business a good fit for a park and ride?

• Near a candidate location: Ideal locations should be located within approximately a 5-mile radius of a candidate location identified in the statewide plan. To view a map of the candidate locations, please click on this link and navigate to the 3rd tab on the map labeled "Candidate Locations."
• Security: Sites should provide a degree of security for the user, such as lights, visibility from the roadway, etc.
• Site size: Lot size should be able to accommodate regular customers as well as park and ride users.
• Access: Park and ride facilities should be easily accessible from major roadways/commuter routes.
• Transit service: Access to transit service can provide commuters with more affordable options, thereby increasing use of the lot.
• Bike and pedestrian access: Providing access to trails and sidewalks can promote use by those using bicycles or walking.