The City of Bremerton operates a parking system consisting of on street parking, surface lots and three parking garages. In addition to the demand from residents and businesses, the demand for parking in the downtown core and surrounding neighborhoods is heavily impacted by employees of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the area’s largest employer, ferry commuters to Seattle via the Washington State Ferry Terminal, and students attending Olympic College. A projected increase in density in the downtown core will also contribute to an increase in demand for parking in the near future.  

The City of Bremerton contracted with BERK Consulting to assess the current condition of the parking system, identify future needs and make recommendations for strategies to address demand and financing of the system.