Curb Management

Curb Management is the practice of strategically allocating and regulating curbside space to balance the competing demands of parking, passenger loading, freight delivery, transit stops, bike corrals, scooter parking, and placemaking activities like outdoor dining. As urban curbside demand intensifies from ride-hailing, delivery services, and micromobilityMicromobilityMicromobility refers to lightweight, low-speed transportation vehicles such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and shared bicycl..., cities are moving from static parking-focused approaches to dynamic, data-driven curb management. Digital curb inventories built in GISGISGeographic Information Systems (GIS) enable users to analyze and visualize spatial data to uncover patterns, relation... catalog every linear foot of curb space, recording current regulations, time-of-day restrictions, and permitted uses. Sensor-based occupancy monitoring tracks real-time utilization, while transaction data from parking meters and loading zone permits quantifies demand patterns. Analytics platforms combine these data streams to identify underutilized spaces, double-parking hotspots, and conflicts between competing curb users. Applications include flex zone programs that change curb designations by time of day, allocating space for commuter loading in the morning, deliveries midday, and dining in the evening. Commercial loading zone management reduces double-parking by ensuring adequate delivery access. Transit agencies use curb data to site bus stops optimally. Cities increasingly adopt curb pricing that reflects the true value of curbside space, generating revenue while managing demand efficiently.