Inhabited Vehicles

The nomadic lifestyle represented by inhabited vehicles has grown exponentially over the last decade—by some estimates, over 300% in the past three years. These vehicle inhabitants by choice are adding to the existing population of those living in vehicles due to housing challenges, a group also growing as living costs rise during the economic downturn.

Inhabited vehicles parked on-street reduce turnover of parking supply, create environmental issues, and contribute to congestion and unsafe travel conditions.

This webinar presents regulations and programming in use throughout the Mountain Region and West Coast intended to mitigate the impacts of these vehicles on parking systems. It will also include a discussion of several successful partnerships, their challenges, and their outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the typical impacts common types of vehicle inhabitants have on on-street parking.
2. Explore examples of current regulations and programming in use.
3. Learn about steps to effectively address the challenges related to parking inhabited vehicles on-street.