34.1. SUBJECT: WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY FREE PARKING AT METRO LOTS APPROVE Motion by Director Fasana Metro has successfully adopted best management practices in its parking program to assess demand and manage inventory for maximum public transit user benefit without negatively impacting adjacent neighborhoods. In continuing that effort, Metro should assess utilization at its transit stations in support of promoting transit ridership. In consultation with staff, Metro parking facilities typically have high demand or reach capacity on weekdays. However, transit user parking utilization is minimal and well below 30% on weekends and holidays at most Metro parking facilities. I, THEREFORE MOVE that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Provide free parking for transit patrons at Metro parking facilities with 30% or below capacity on Saturday, Sunday and Federally Observed Holidays. B. Union Station and any Metro parking facilities that have special arrangements/contracts with municipalities or local jurisdictions for public parking or other non-transit parking use are exempt from this motion.