Phase 1: We are working to solve the escalating parking and traffic threat on the Highway 1 corridor directly outside of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (PLSNR).
We estimate that there are currently 250 plus parking spots being turned twice daily on peak days on the shoulder of Highway 1 West. That’s 500 plus cars pulling in and out of traffic, making illegal u-turns, as well as pedestrians making their way from their cars along the highway to the entrance of Point Lobos.
ParkIT! has successfully increased public safety by facilitating the removal of Hwy1 East side parking – eliminating pedestrians crossing the highway to get to PLSNR. Now, our goal is to design a reservation and shuttle system that allows for increased access, flexibility, and an element of ease so visitors can continue to enjoy this crown jewel of the California State Parks system in a safer, less impactful manner. In addition, a shuttle will allow for visitors to be directly transported to the coastline instead of the mile plus walk from the highway that now may prove prohibitive to families and people with physical limitations.
