HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0715.GET AROUND PAMPHLETCity of Ashland, OR
Memo
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mike Freeman, City Administrator
07115~98
Getting Around Ashland
Attached you will find a brochure developed by the City's public information operation. Over the past
several months, many Ashland residents and business owners have contacted me regarding their
perception of parldng in Ashland. In analyzing the issue further, it is my belief that more information
provided to our out-of-town guests is needed. There is a perception from visitors out of town that plaza
parking is the only available parking in the immediate downtown and they become frustrated when
parking is not readily available. In reality, there is quite a bit of parking available in public lots and side
streets, but these are not always immediately evident to visitors to the community.
The attached brochure takes a small step in beginning to take a more active role in managing available
parking in Ashland. The idea for this brochure comes from the Ashland Downtown Plan adopted well
over a decade ago. Dick Wandersheld, Administrative Services Director and Northern Connections are
responsible for this effort.
The City is currently in the process of distributing copies ef this brochure to the information booth on the
plaza, the Chamber, all hotels/moteis/B+B's, City parking enforcement staff and others. It is the intent
of the staff to publish this brochure annually and to refine and improve on a continuous basis.
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