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Parking Customer Satisfaction Survey September 2020

Please help us improve parking operations in Norfolk by taking this short survey.

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38 registered responses


What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
16-35 34.2% 13
36-50 36.8% 14
50-65 23.7% 9
66-80 5.3% 2

What is your gender?

Response Percent Response Count
Male 47.4% 18
Female 52.6% 20

Do you have access to a smart phone or the internet?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 100.0% 38

For what reasons do you use parking in Norfolk? Check all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Residential Parking 60.5% 23
Business 52.6% 20
Shopping 68.4% 26
Dining 71.1% 27
Entertainment 63.2% 24
Events 55.3% 21
Other 7.9% 3

How often do you park in Norfolk?

Response Percent Response Count
Rarely 5.3% 2
One to four times per month 23.7% 9
One to four times per week 13.2% 5
Every day 57.9% 22

How would you rate the appearance and cleanliness of City of Norfolk parking garages and lots?

Response Percent Response Count
Excellent 2.6% 1
Very good 21.1% 8
Good 47.4% 18
Fair 26.3% 10
Poor 2.6% 1

How would you rate the reliability of the City of Norfolk's Parking system?

Response Percent Response Count
Excellent 7.9% 3
Very good 18.4% 7
Good 42.1% 16
Fair 23.7% 9
Poor 7.9% 3

How would you rate the lighting and safety of City of Norfolk parking garages and lots?

Response Percent Response Count
Excellent 5.3% 2
Very Good 34.2% 13
Good 39.5% 15
Fair 18.4% 7
Poor 2.6% 1

How would you rate the Parking staff's responsiveness and ability to resolve your request?

Response Percent Response Count
Excellent 7.9% 3
Very Good 18.4% 7
Good 26.3% 10
Fair 10.5% 4
Poor 5.3% 2
Not applicable 31.6% 12

How would you rate your overall experience when using City of Norfolk parking facilities?

Response Percent Response Count
Excellent 5.3% 2
Very good 26.3% 10
Good 44.7% 17
Fair 23.7% 9

How would you rate your experience navigating the Parking Customer Portal?

Response Percent Response Count
Excellent 2.6% 1
Very Good 7.9% 3
Good 13.2% 5
Fair 7.9% 3
Poor 7.9% 3
Have not used 60.5% 23

If you have not used the Parking Customer Portal, why not?

Response Percent Response Count
I conduct all my business in Parking's Customer Service Center office. 5.3% 2
I use only on-street parking. 2.6% 1
I am not a monthly parking customer. 31.6% 12
Other 15.8% 6
Not applicable 44.7% 17

What is your preferred method of payment?

Response Percent Response Count
Cash 21.1% 8
ACH Debit 26.3% 10
Credit Card 44.7% 17
Check 2.6% 1
Mobile Parking App 5.3% 2

How satisfied are you with the City of Norfolk's parking garage and lot parking rates/fees?

Response Percent Response Count
Very Satisfied 13.2% 5
Satisfied 55.3% 21
Less than satisfied 23.7% 9
Not Satisfied 7.9% 3

What are the three most important qualities you want in the Norfolk Parking system?

Response Percent Response Count
Safety 76.3% 29
Convenience 42.1% 16
Value 52.6% 20
Location 36.8% 14
Cleanliness 18.4% 7
Easy entrance and exit from garages and lots 52.6% 20
Responsive staff 15.8% 6
Friendly staff 5.3% 2

Do you have any suggestions to improve the parking experience in the City of Norfolk?

Answered
24
Skipped
14

In which facilities do you park? Check all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
On-street parking meters 60.5% 23
Bank Street Garage 34.2% 13
Boush Street Garage 34.2% 13
Brambleton Lot 5.3% 2
Charlotte Street Garage 10.5% 4
Cedar Grove Lot 2.6% 1
East Street Lot 2.6% 1
Education (School Board) Lot 7.9% 3
Fountain Park Garage 5.3% 2
Freemason Street Garage 26.3% 10
Granby Municipal Lot 5.3% 2
Harbor Park Lots 18.4% 7
Harrison Opera Lot 13.2% 5
MacArthur North Garage 57.9% 22
MacArthur South Garage 55.3% 21
Main Street Garage 31.6% 12
Plume Street lot 18.4% 7
Scope Garage 21.1% 8
Spotswood Lot (Ghent) 13.2% 5
St. Paul’s Lot 7.9% 3
The Main Hotel Garage 21.1% 8
Town Point Garage 15.8% 6
Union Street Lot 5.3% 2
Waterside Garage 28.9% 11
West Plume Garage 13.2% 5
York Street Garage 15.8% 6
Residential and Business Permit Parking 18.4% 7

How did you hear about this survey?

Response Percent Response Count
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor, LinkedIn, Instagram) 26.3% 10
Website (www.norfolk.gov or https://norfolk.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal) 71.1% 27
Email invitation from Parking Division 2.6% 1
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September 23, 2020, 8:20 AM
  • What is your age?
    • 36-50
  • What is your gender?
    • Female
  • Do you have access to a smart phone or the internet?
    • Yes
  • For what reasons do you use parking in Norfolk? Check all that apply.
    • Residential Parking
    • Business
  • How often do you park in Norfolk?
    • Every day
  • How would you rate the appearance and cleanliness of City of Norfolk parking garages and lots?
    • Good
  • How would you rate the reliability of the City of Norfolk's Parking system?
    • Poor
  • How would you rate the lighting and safety of City of Norfolk parking garages and lots?
    • Good
  • How would you rate the Parking staff's responsiveness and ability to resolve your request?
    • Good
  • How would you rate your overall experience when using City of Norfolk parking facilities?
    • Fair
  • How would you rate your experience navigating the Parking Customer Portal?
    • Poor
  • If you have not used the Parking Customer Portal, why not?
    • Other - This system does not allow for monthly residential payments. The meter maids rarely even check to see if you’ve paid and will ticket less than 5 minutes when the time ends. The system locks you out when trying to extend.
  • What is your preferred method of payment?
    • ACH Debit
  • How satisfied are you with the City of Norfolk's parking garage and lot parking rates/fees?
    • Satisfied
  • What are the three most important qualities you want in the Norfolk Parking system?
    • Convenience
    • Location
    • Easy entrance and exit from garages and lots
  • Do you have any suggestions to improve the parking experience in the City of Norfolk?
    As a resident and business owner Downtown, the parking process is extremely inconvenient. The city allows for larger businesses to come in and take all of the most convenient parking- Gas Light Hotel, Hilton to name a few. And getting into the W plume st. garage is a complete hassle when trying to carry and unload items for the business. Parking for residents isn’t clear. There are NO SIGNS about where to park and I was ticketed my first week of parking here without orientation to this garage. Also, electronic debit NEVER works and I have to find out by being locked out each month that the bill is due. The city does NOT send invoices or bills each month. Parking is a background matter and is something would be much more convenient to have it automatically debited from my account each month rather than getting a million tickets coming and going each day. The entire living and owning a business here is not a friendly experience. Lastly- those decals roll up and die in the heat. I’m the first week, I received a ticket in the plume street garage because the adhesive on the decal was not strong enough to stay- in addition to being parked in a visitor’s space, not knowing that residential parking was on floor 6 and above (NO SIGNS).
  • In which facilities do you park? Check all that apply.
    • On-street parking meters
    • West Plume Garage
  • How did you hear about this survey?
    • Website (www.norfolk.gov or https://norfolk.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal)
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