Parking Technical Advisory Group
The Parking Technical Advisory Group (PTAG) helps shape Tacoma’s parking system by advising on curb management, enforcement, and access strategies with a focus on community impact and equitable access across the city.
The PTAG provides ongoing recommendations to the City Manager on parking and curb management policies, using data, system performance insights, and community input to help ensure Tacoma’s parking system aligns with adopted guiding principles and citywide mobility goals.
Formally established by City Council through Ordinance 27840 in 2010, PTAG evolved into a standing advisory body that now supports citywide parking strategy, system performance and curb management initiatives.
Notable Accomplishments
System Foundations:
- Supported the rollout of Tacoma’s Meter District (2010), establishing a managed parking system in the downtown core.
- Helped shape and expand the Residential Parking Program to better manage neighborhood parking demand.
- Guided the development of an integrated parking system approach, aligning on-street and off-street strategies.
- Established the guiding principles that continue to inform how Tacoma Manages its parking system today.
Ongoing Governance Tools
- Established the Parking System Annual Report to track performance, improve transparency, and support data-informed decisions.
- Approved a decision-making framework for rate setting to support consistent, data-informed pricing.
Membership
The PTAG consists of up to 12 volunteer members appointed by the City Manager, each serving a two-year term. Members represent a range of perspectives, including residents, business and property owners, major parking generators, and everyday parkers, ensuring the group reflects how Tacoma’s parking system is experienced across the city.
Staff Support
PTAG is supported by staff from the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department. Staff provide technical expertise, prepare meeting materials, coordinate public meetings and serve as a resource to PTAG members. While staff facilitate the group’s work, recommendations are developed by PTAG members and forwarded to the City Manager for consideration.
Rachel Barra
Strategic Advisor – Curb Management
Transportation Division, Public Works Department
(253) 591-5371
rbarra2@tacom.gov
Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Records
View agendas, minutes, recordings, and other records for current and past meetings of the City of Tacoma Parking Technical Advisory Group.
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PTAG observes an annual recess for the months of January and July. No regular meetings are scheduled during those months.
Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Recording January 1, 2026 No Meeting Occurred Not Available February 5, 2026 Agenda Minutes Not Available March 5, 2026 Agenda Minutes Not Available April 2, 2026 Agenda Minutes Not Available May 7, 2026 Agenda Minutes Not Available June 6, 2026 Agenda Not Available July 2, 2026 No Meeting Occurred August 6, 2026 September 3, 2026 October 1, 2026 November 5, 2026 December 3, 2026
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PTAG observes an annual recess for the months of January and July. No regular meetings are scheduled during those months.
Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Recording January 2, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording February 6, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording March 6, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording April 3, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording May 1, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording June 5, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording July 3, 2025 No Meeting Occurred August 7. 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording September 4, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording October 2, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording November 6, 2025 Meeting Cancelled December 4, 2025 Agenda Minutes Recording -
PTAG observes an annual recess for the months of January and July. No regular meetings are scheduled during those months.
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September 5, 2024
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One of PTAG’s primary responsibilities is to evaluate parking and curb management issues and provide recommendations to the City Manager. Recommendations are developed through public meetings, review of data and supporting information, and discussion amongst PTAG members and city staff. These recommendations help inform future parking programs, policies, and strategic initiatives.
Recommendation Date Approved Recommendation 1 May 11, 2010 Recommendation 2 June 2, 2010 Recommendation 3 June 22, 2010
Recommendation 4 August 24, 2010 Recommendation 5 November 11, 2010 Recommendation 6 March 4, 2011 Recommendation 7 June 14, 2011 Recommendation 8 October 24, 2011 Recommendation 9 July 2, 2013 Recommendation 10 August 20, 2013 Recommendation 11 September 25, 2013 Recommendation 12 November 18, 2013 Recommendation 13 April 9, 2014
Recommendation 14 April 2, 2018 Recommendation 15 April 23, 2019 Recommendation 16 March 3, 2021 Recommendation 17 September 22, 2021 Recommendation 18 January 12, 2026
Meeting Information
Staff Liaison
Rachel Barra
(253) 591-5371