Yesterday one of the most ambitious parking reform bills in the country had it's public hearing. CT's HB 7061- AAC Mandatory Minimum Parking Requirements would be a full-repeal and a BFD if it passed.
As a huge thanks, here's highlights of all the supportive written testimony submitted to P&D/
As a huge thanks, here's highlights of all the supportive written testimony submitted to P&D/
Comments
"I envision a West Hartford where new developments prioritize space for people rather than mandatory
parking spots."
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pddata/TMY/2025HB-07061-R000228-Audano,%20Dawn-Supports-TMY.PDF
"HB 7061 presents an opportunity to build a more sustainable, affordable, and accessible Connecticut...we can create walkable, transit-friendly communities that reduce dependence on cars."
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pddata/TMY/2025HB-07061-R000228-Bender,%20Michael-Supports-TMY.PDF
"It makes so much sense to remove mandates that dictate the amount of parking and let the developers and businesses decide how much is needed."
Makes a great case for the economics behind parking reform.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pddata/TMY/2025HB-07061-R000228-Bergmann,%20David-Supports-TMY.PDF
Writes eloquently about how we can build better communities w/out parking minimums.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pddata/TMY/2025HB-07061-R000228-Biesel,%20Owen-Connecticut%20Resident-Supports-TMY.PDF
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pddata/TMY/2025HB-07061-R000228-Broderick,%20Thomas-CT%20Parking%20Reform%20Co-Founder-Supports-TMY.PDF
"I urge you to help shift our priorities away from cars and back toward community by supporting HB 7061." 👏
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pddata/TMY/2025HB-07061-R000228-Callaghan,%20Adam-Supports-TMY.PDF