HomeMy WebLinkAboutOvernight Parking Survey FINAL DATA
Citizen Opinion Survey on Overnight Parking Restrictions
Survey Results
FINAL
10/30/2024
Please indicate your age group:
Under 18 0% (3)
18 - 24 4% (42)
25 - 34 13% (158)
35 - 44 25% (298)
45 - 54 23% (267)
55 - 64 16% (190)
65 and older 19% (224)
How long have you been living in your current residence?
Less than 1 year 4% (42)
1 - 3 years 15% (176)
4 - 6 years 17% (201)
7 - 10 years 16% (185)
More than 10 years 49% (578)
Are you aware of the current overnight parking restriction from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.?
Yes 94% (1,111)
No 6% (71)
Are you aware that you can request temporary permission to park overnight from the Oshkosh Police Department via
their website or through a phone call?
Yes 88% (1,039)
No 12% (143)
Are you aware that you can purchase a permit for overnight parking from the Oshkosh Police Department?
Yes 70% (829)
No 30% (353)
Do you currently have a permit to park overnight?
Yes 3% (32)
No 97% (1,150)
How often do you or your household members need to park on the street overnight?
Never 24% (289)
Rarely 34% (397)
Occasionally 26% (309)
Frequently 10% (115)
Every night 6% (72)
Should parking regulations be consistent year-round or seasonal?
Consistent year-round 37% (443)
Seasonal (different rules for different times of the year) 63% (739)
How has the overnight parking restriction impacted you or your household?
No impact 34% (401)
Minor inconvenience 31% (364)
Moderate inconvenience 20% (241)
Major inconvenience 15% (176)
Have you ever received a parking ticket due to this restriction?
Yes 47% (561)
No 53% (621)
If yes, how many times have you received a ticket in the past year?
Once 51% (247)
Twice 19% (91)
Three times 9% (44)
More than three times 20% (98)
Do you believe the overnight restriction allows more efficient city operations and maintenance (snow plowing, street
sweeping, garbage collection)?
Yes 51% (597)
No 33% (395)
Not sure 16% (190)
Do you support the current overnight parking restriction from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.?
Strongly support 20% (231)
Support 14% (168)
Neutral 20% (233)
Oppose 22% (256)
Strongly oppose 25% (294)
Do you believe the restriction improves neighborhood safety (e.g., reduced crime, easier access for emergency vehicles)?
Strongly agree 20% (238)
Agree
16% (190)
Neutral
25% (297)
Disagree
23% (269)
Strongly disagree
16% (188)
Do you believe the restriction improves neighborhood cleanliness (e.g., less litter, better street maintenance)?
Strongly agree 22% (258)
Agree 20% (236)
Neutral 20% (238)
Disagree 23% (275)
Strongly disagree 15% (175)