Parking cash out increases the share of commuters who carpool, ride public transit, walk or bike to work. Commuter mode shares before and after parking cash out are shown, based on a study of 1,694 employees of eight case-study firms. Commuter mode shares before and after parking cash out are shown, based on a study of 1,694 employees of eight case-study firms. The large shift from solo driving to carpooling shows that parking cash out can work even in places with limited public transit. Cities can use California’s parking cash-out law as a fair and cost-effective way to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 28, 2017 13:59 UTC