2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Kittitas County December 2016 Comprehensive Plan f. The Summit and those who develop the commercial area should work together to maximize parking efficiency. It is likely that most people visiting the commercial areas during the winter will also be skiing. The total parking demand for all activities should be determined, so that all lots can be used effectively to ensure sufficient parking for the Pass. g. Expand on programs that bring skiers to the area on buses. h. Reward high occupancy vehicles. Those arriving four or more to a vehicle might receive one free ski pass, reduced passes for the day, or preferential parking areas. Scrip for these can be given by the parking lot monitors, who will be able to tell how many people are arriving per car. i. Organize parking activities in the Summit West lot. This lot is so large that people tend to park haphazardly. If enough staff are present, with tools such as signage and traffic cones, it will help better direct drivers to spaces. j. Create and implement an actual parking management plan, which spells out in detail who needs to be where, when. This plan could have levels for dealing with slow days, busy days and peak days. This plan should be created in advance of the season, tested, and revised as needed. 10) Enforcing No-Parking on SR-906 From the end of the commercial area to south of the intersection of SR906/Exit 53 underpass, there are “No Parking” signs posted. There are other limited locations where the road is posted for no parking, primarily in the areas around shuffle bus stops. On limited access roadways, such as 1-90, no parking is allowed. This restriction extends to the on- and off-ramps. Washington State Patrol continues to heavily enforce the no parking restrictions on I-90 and other limited access roads. The Patrol feels that truck drivers are parking on ramps to avoid competing for spaces at formal truck stops (which tend to fill up early), and to try and get a competitive advantage (get on the road faster).Truck violations such as ramp parking are typically enforced by Commercial Vehicle Officers of the Washington State Patrol. These officers differ from Troopers in that they concentrate their efforts on commercial vehicles, and carry special equipment for dealing with truck enforcement. Any State Patrol officer can enforce the Commercial Vehicle code. It is legal to safely park on some State facilities in unincorporated areas, including SR906 (though some of this road has been previously marked as “no parking from midnight to 8am). However, if drivers park at night on these facilities, they must leave at least their parking lights on for safety. This applies to passenger vehicles and trucks. (Information from Officer Brown, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer, WSP.) It should be noted that police power enables Troopers to curtail any activity they feel presents a safety problem. This could extend to something like vegetation growing in sight triangles, trucks blocking traffic flow, or parking in areas that may not be posted no parking but where the parking is creating a problem.