Anchorage Community Development Authority Office Relocation

Anchorage Community Development Authority Office Relocation - September 1, 2010

Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is pleased to announce relocation of its offices to the 5th Avenue garage at the corner of 5th & B Street.

ACDA currently conducts over 12,000 face to face parking transactions annually.  The new offices are located on ground level which allows for easier and convenient access for the public when making these parking transactions.

To make access to its offices even more convenient, ACDA is providing free short-term customer parking in the 5th Avenue garage for its customers.  "Relocating ACDA will establish a local presence in downtown Anchorage which will enable us to better meet our customer needs by providing greater access," says Ron Pollock, Executive Director of ACDA.  "In addition, for the first time in the past 26 years, the entire ACDA staff will be centrally located in one facility."

ACDA will close their office on September 23rd & 24th for the office move and will reopen on September 27, 2010.

ACDA's office hours remain the same:  7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.  The main phone number will remain the same:  276-7275 (PARK).  ACDA's new address will be:

                                                    245 W 5th Avenue, Suite 122
                                                        Anchorage, AK  99501

New Parking Technology On-Street

New Parking Technology On-Street - September 1, 2010

As part of its goal to increase the ease and flexibilty for consumers to access downtown parking, Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is conducting 2 pilot programs beginning in September.

In the first pilot program, ACDA is installing two Parkeon multi-space parking meters on the north side of 4th Avenue, between I Street and L Street.  These two meters replace 18 single space meters.  The main public benefit is the flexiblity of payment options.  Once installed, the Parkeon pay stations will accept coins, credit and debit cards.

In the second pilot program, scheduled for installation later in Setpember, ACDA will install 50 single space meter mechanisms which also accept coins, credit and debit cards.

Using wireless communication technology in both pilot programs, ACDA will be notified immediatelly when a mechanism needs to be serviced.  Having access to current data regarding parking space usage also provides ACDA with information that can be evaluated for future parking needs.

In addition, implementing this new technology allows ACDA to reduce its carbon footprint by using solar power versus traditional infracstructure construction, as well as reducing electrical costs into the future.

"These two pilot programs demonstarte our commitment to the parking public and downtown business owners, says Rick Onstott, Parking Director of ACDA."  "We are interested in reliable equipment that produces receipts, accepts multiple forms of payment and helps generate the parking space turnover required to provide access to local businesses."

Energy Grant Lighting Retrofit

Energy Grant Lighting Retrofit RFP - August 19, 2010

The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is seeking proposals from the U.S. Department of Energy approved vendors, to retrofit four downtown parking garages in Anchorage, Alaska, with energy efficient lighting systems.

Complete RFP documents are available at the ACDA office, 700 W 6th Ave., Suite 206, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, or online.  Sealed proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., on September 10, 2010.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the ACDA conference room.

ACDA reserves the right to reject any and all propsoals and to waive any defects when, in the opinion of ACDA, such rejection or waiver will be in the best interest of the ACDA.

Motorcycle Permit Holders - May 3, 2010

Motorcycle Permit Holders - May 3, 2010

In an effort to support parking needs for other modes of transportation, Anchorage Community Development Authority's Parking Services Division has purchased locking permits and display holders for customers who drive a motorcycles and require a more secure method to display their parking permit.  This permit, which includes display, lock and wire cable, is available for $15.  The cable may be locked to the frame of the motorcycle to prevent loss or theft. 

This holder will also hold the receipt for the Luke Multi-Space Meters located on 7th Avenue between E & F Street and along 4th Avenue between G & H Street.

If interested in purchasing the locking permit holder, contact Customer Service at 276-PARK (7275) between the hours of 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

EasyPass Provides Hands Free Garage Access - April 27, 2010

EasyPass Provides Hands Free Garage Access - April 27, 2010

Anchorage Community Development Authority recently installed EasyPass in the JC Penney parking garage earlier this year.  The 6th & 7th Avenue parking garages also have EasyPass access.  For a mere $10 extra a month, 6th & 7th Avenue garage parkers will now have dual access to these facilities.

The traditional garage card requires parkers to stop, roll down their window, wave their garage card, roll their window up, and then finally drive through once the gate has gone up.  The EasyPass system lets vehicles flow quickly through the gates and controlled entrances / exits.  Hands free access also minimizes driver distractions and provides convenient access for the disabled.

During the months of April - May 2010, ACDA will be offering to their current garage permit holders the opportunity to try out EasyPass for free.  All we ask in return, is your testimonial.

If you would like to try EasyPass for free, call Customer Service at 276-PARK (7275).

2010 Seasonal Tour Bus Loading Zone Applictions

2010 Seasonal Tour Bus Loading Zone Applications - April 7, 2010

Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), in cooperation with the Municipality of Anchorage's Traffic Engineering department, is pleased to offer Seasonal Tour Bus Loading Zones for the 2010 tourist season. 

The ACDA Parking Services department establishes bus loading zones for safe and convenient loading and unloading of passengers during our high peak tourist season from May through September.

Applications are due no later than April 19, 2010, 5:00 pm.  Applicants will be notified by April 30, 2010, on their application status.

Invitation to Bid - New Offices for ACDA

Invitation To Bid New Offices for ACDA - March 31, 2010

Sealed bids for construction of new offices for Anchorage Community Development Authority, located in the Anchorage 5th Avenue Parking Garage, 5th Avenue and B Street.  The last date for submission of bids is April 21, 2010 until 4:00 pm by BIDSYNC.

Documents include renovation of approximately 6,000 square feet of existing office space located at street level of the Anchorage 5th Avenue Parking Garage.  Scope includes but is not limited to addition and relocation of interior partitions, new floor and wall finishes and modifications to electrical and mechanical systems.  Project shall reach substantial completion on or before September 15, 2010.

A combined pre-bid conference and site orientation will be held at 2:00 pm, April 1, 2010, at the project site located at 5th Avenue and B Street.

Complete bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded at BIDSYNC.

Best Parking Choices During Iditarod

Best Parking Choices During Iditarod - March 1, 2010

In preparation for the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race, the Municipality of Anchorage will be closing off several downtown streets for event set-up.  All closures will take place beginning Friday, March 5th at 5:00 pm through Saturday, March 6th at approximately 7:00 pm.  Parkers should expect unavailable on-street parking on 4th Avenue from I Street - Cordova.  Please carefully review the map and list of prohibited parking areas.

All off-street parking locations, managed by the Anchorage Community Development Authority are available for parking.  The 5th Avenue Garage, located on the corner of 5th & B Street, is a prime destination to view the races that commence on March 6th at 10 am.  Another prime location are the parking lots located on 3rd Avenue from A Street to E Street, which are in close proximity to the Fur Rondy Carnival.

As a reminder, Anchorage Police Department officers will be on traffic control detail and will be able to assist drivers with directional instructions.

Fur Rondy 2010 Parking

Fur Rondy 2010 Parking - February 1, 2010

ACDA is pleased to announce that Fur Rondy organizers will be staging the Fur Rondy carnival on the Lower Bowl lot located at 3rd Avenue between "E" and "C" Street.  The winter celebration draws thousands of people each year to downtown Anchorage and the carnival is a prime destination spot.

As a reminder to our parkers, the Lower Bowl parking lot will be closed to all parking from February 19th - March 11th, 2010.  ACDA has close parking alternatives for our permit parkers located at the surrounding lots (see #8 & #9 on the map) including the A/C Couplet lot located on 3rd Avenue between "A" and "C" Street.  If you should need further assistance, please contact ACDA Parking Services at 276-7275 (PARK).

City Hall Parking Lot

January 15, 2010 - City Hall Parking Lot

Anchorage Community Development Authority's (ACDA) Parking Services division will be managing City Hall's 58 space parking lot located at 632 W 6th Avenue (on the back side of City Hall) effective January 15, 2009.

"The Municipality of Anchorage leases City Hall and the parking lot.  Since it's a prime location, the concept is to have some revenue come in to modestly offset some tax burden for all the taxpayers in Anchorage," says Ron Pollock, Executive Director for ACDA.

"In addition to managing the parking lot during the evenings and weekends, ACDA will provide additional security services for folks that park in the parking lot", says Rick Onstott, Parking Director for ACDA.

Pay by Phone has been established in all of ACDA's managed parking lots throughout the downtown core.  Customers parking in the City Hall lot will have the ability to use the Pay by Phone system.  To extend parking time during the evening and weekends, call 1-888-450-PARK (7275) and follow the instructions.

The MOA will continue to offer free parking, Monday - Friday from 6 am - 6 pm, for customers doing business with City Hall.

As a reminder, ACDA manages 1,400+ on-street meters that are free on weekends and after 6 pm Monday - Friday.

2010 Garage Monthly Permit Program

2010 Garage Monthly Permit Program - October 2, 2009

Anchorage Community Development Authority Parking Services Department announces the calendar year 2010 Garage Monthly Permit Program.  This program, effective January 1, 2010, serves as part of a long-range plan to operate and maintain all ACDA managed garages.

5th Avenue Garage	- $95 per month
6th Avenue Garage	- $95 per month
6th Avenue Garage Premium	- $105 per month - Includes EasyPass & access to JC Penney Garage
JC Penney Garage	- $85 per month
JC Penney Garage Premium	- $95 per month - Includes EasyPass
7th Avenue Garage	- $105 per month
7th Avenue Garage Premium	- $115 per month - Includes EasyPass & access to 6th Ave. Garage

EasyPass is a garage card that has been mounted on a vehicle's windshield.  This card is embedded with a microchip that activates the entry/exit gates in the garages.  No need to roll down the window and wave a card in front of a card reader!

The premium options at the 6th and 7th Avenue Garages give the EasyPass holder the option of parking in an alternate garage.  6th Avenue Garage premium customers may park now in the JC Penney Garage and 7th Avenue premium customers can now park in the 6th Avenue Garage.  This option has been designed as a convenience for our customers on rare days when surges in parking result in the inability to find an open parking space in the assigned garage.

For more information on ACDA managed parking facilities, please contact us at 276-PARK or visit us at www.acda.net.