Colorado Springs officials are asking for public input to help inform a broad plan they are crafting that will better manage parking and curbsides downtown and in Old Colorado City.

Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to fill out a survey to share their experiences with parking in these areas, as well as any issues they may encounter and how they would like to see it managed better.

The online survey is available now through Aug. 28 at coloradosprings.gov/2024ParkingPlan.

The survey includes an interactive map so people can easily identify any locations downtown and in Old Colorado City where they face challenges with parking or the curbside, or where they see opportunities for the city to improve.

Officials said in a Thursday news release that curbside space in downtown Colorado Springs and in Old Colorado City is in high demand. Public curbside spaces can be used for various purposes, from passenger loading and unloading to bicycling and other uses.

Officials want to create safe and efficient curbside spaces and will analyze off-street parking in lots and garages to understand supply, demand and access, a project website states.

Through the parking and curb management plan it is developing, the city will develop strategies to improve off-street parking in these areas.