HomeMy WebLinkAbout19. Receive & File Findings of an Annual Downtown Parking AssessmentRem INC).
TOONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF i
OFFICE OF
Ir• E. SCHINDLER,DIRECTOR OF • DEVELOPMEN
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ANNUALDOWNTOWN PA-
That the City Council receive and file the findings of an annual Downtown parking assessment
by Dixon Resources Unlimited.
The City's Downtown area has seen recent growth of both retail and residential projects. The
Downtown has also become a destination for community events such as "Rooftop Concerts"
and "The International Food Festival." As the Downtown continues to grow, the City Council has
directed staff to assess parking strategies and technologies to best utilize Downtown's existing
parking inventory and aide in providing sufficient parking for the Downtown.
Dixon Resources Unlimited ("DIXON") was retained by the City of Downey to develop a long-
term parking strategy that identified the feasibility of different parking strategies, technologies
and tools that will maximize the utilization and effectiveness of both on- and off-street parking
throughout the Downtown area. DIXON met with the City Council Downtown Subcommittee and
stakeholders on numerous occasions to review the current and future operating needs for the
Downtown study area. A significant amount of data was collected, analyzed and presented to
the City Council Downtown Subcommittee. The initial findings were presented to the City
Council at the May 10, 2016 City Council meeting. Before proceeding further with the
recommendations of the downtown parking study, the Downtown Subcommittee and staff
agreed it would be best to share the study's findings and recommendations with the City Council
as a whole, and chart the next steps.
The draft strategy was presented to the City Council at their February 28, 2017 meeting, and the
final strategy with recommendations was approved by the City Council at their May 23, 2017
meeting. As part of the implementation of the long-term parking strategy, it was recommended
that the City undertake an annual parking assessment to monitor vehicle space capacity and to
determine if additional action is required to guide the growth of downtown. With the new
development that has, and is, projected to, occur in Downtown Downey, it is important to
monitor the available parking. This annual parking assessment was presented and approved by
the City Council at their August 28, 2018 meeting.
ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PARKING
MARCH 26, 2019
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The parking assessment occurred in September 2018, to ensure the most accurate counts
through peak capacity (i.e., school was in session, no holidays, and people are typically not on
vacation.) It included counting the number of vehicles parked on the street and within the public
parking lots. Dixon conducted two days of parking occupancy surveys. These assessment
results were presented to the Planning Commission on February 20, 2019.
The recommendations from the report, reference that on- and off-street occupancy rates in
Downey are the lower than the industry target of 85%. However, the City can take a proactive
approach to addressing certain problem areas. The City should consider addressing the
impacted narrow city owned lot behind the Avenue Theater on Saturday mornings, as the
occupancy levels approached or exceeded the 85% occupancy level during the Farmer's
Market. Improved wayfinding signage would help drivers find other nearby parking options with
more availability. Consistent parking enforcement will continue to be important to ensure
compliance and turnover in time limited areas. In general, parking occupancy rates in Downey
are not at a problematic level, but the City can make minor management and operational
adjustments over time to address problem areas.
The next annual downtown parking assessment will occur in September 2019 The Planning
Commission recommended the next assessment include evening hours during the weekend.
That recommendation will be incorporated into the next parking assessment.
Efficiency & Adaptability
Economic Vibrancy
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the parking assessment are currently allocated in the Community Development
Department Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, account number 10-4-5910-0700.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A = Downtown Parking Data Analysis Report by Dixon Resources Unlimited
1.0 Executive Summary .......................................:..........................................; ..........1
1.1 Observations ............................ 1
1.2 Recommendations ...................................... ......4...........:....,,.:..,...,.......... ;; 2
2.0 Introduction .............................................. ..,
2.1 Project Background .................. 4
2.2 Data Types ............................... ............................................................ 4
2.3 Data Collection Methodology .............., ..........,..,.....,....;........ ........,........ 5
3.0 On -Street Parking ...... ...................................... ......w....... ._....................... ........
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3.1 On -Street Data . 8
3.1.1 La Reina Avenue ............... ...... .... ....... 8
3.1.2 New Street.... ..................::......................................................................10
3.1.3 Downey Avenue. ........12
3.1.4 4th Street .................................................... . ..........14
3.1.5 3rd Street .................. ........... ,......... ...............................................................
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3.1.6 2nd Street ..... 18
3.2 Daily Comparisons...... ___ .................................,...................,........,..........20
3.2.1 Occupancy Rates ......................... ...,... .......... ....,...,..........,...... .......... ........, 20
3.2.2 Turnover Rates . 21
4.0 Off -Street Parking .......... ................... .......... ......................................................... _
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4.1 Off -Street Data ....., ............... .................... .................. ......... __...... ........... ......23
4.1.1 Civic Center Lot .... . 23
4.1.2 Narrow Lot.............................................®................................................ 25
4.1.3 Library Lot ............................... .. .27
4.1.4 2nd & La Reina Lot ............ 29
4.1.5 Firestone & Dolan Lot..................................................................::.......:31
4.1.6 Gateway Lot ................................................. ....... ................ .................33
4.1.7 Parking Structure ......... ,35
4.1.8 Post -Office Lot. ....... ........ . .37
4.2 Data Comparisons
4.2.1 Occupancy Rates....,.....................................................,............................39
4.2.2 Turnover Rates.......... ..41
5.0 Conclusions. ... 43
ilTable of Contents
1.Q Executive Summary
This report presents the findings from data collection efforts held in on a Tuesday and
Saturday in September 2018 at key locations within the City of Downey (City). Occupancy
and turnover data were collected for on -street and off-street locations in the downtown
area. Dixon Resources Unlimited (DIXON) found the average occupancy rates were
typically below the industry standard target of 85% throughout the day with a few
exceptions. In this executive summary, we review our high-level observations and offer
some recommendations for consideration. To understand how occupancy trends may
have changed over time, this study also compares the findings from a similar previous
data collection effort conducted on a Thursday and Saturday in October 2015.
There were no observed on -street data collection areas with an average occupancy that
exceeded the 85% target rate. The occupancy rate across all on -street spaces in the six
observed parking locations averaged 37% across both data collection days in September.
While the average occupancy for all observed blocks along Downey Avenue was 51 %,
there were some block faces along Downey Avenue at or over 85% occupancy. As shown
in Figure 1, the average occupancy is down 6% from the 43% average on -street
occupancy we observed in 2015. Most vehicles observed turned over within three hours
across all time periods.
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For off-street locations, there were no observed locations with occupancy rates exceeding
the 85% target occupancy rate for any time period except for the Narrow Lot. On Saturday
the Narrow Lot was 97% occupied during the 9 AM observation, likely due to the nearby
Farmer's Market. The only other location that approached an 85% occupancy was the
Civic Center Lot on weekdays. The occupancy rate across all off-street spaces in the
eight different observed parking locations averaged 37% across both days in September.
As shown in Figure 2, the average occupancy is down 9% from the 48% average on -
street occupancy we observed in 2015. Except for the Civic Center Lot, most all vehicles
observed turned over within three hours across all time periods.
Figure 2. Daily Average Off -Street Occupancy Percentages
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In general, the on- and off-street occupancy rates in Downey are lower than the industry
target of 85%. However, the City can take a proactive approach to addressing certain
problem areas. The City should consider addressing the impacted Narrow Lot on
Saturday mornings, the few areas of Downey Avenue that approach or exceed the 85%
occupancy level, and the Civic Center Lot on weekdays. For the Narrow lot on Saturday
mornings, permanent or even temporary wayfinding would help drivers find other nearby
parking options with more availability, especially during the Farmer's Market. For Downey
Avenue, lowering the time limit to one hour on the heavily occupied block faces could
reduce occupancy. Consistent enforcement will continue to be important to ensure
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compliance and turnover in time limited areas. The City should also continue to monitor
the occupancy of the Civic Center Lot as DIXON observed it nearing 85% occupancy on
weekdays; the City could encourage City employees to carpool or take other modes of
transportation to get to work. In general, parking occupancy rates in Downey are not at a
problematic level, but the City can make minor management and operational adjustments
over time to address problem areas.
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DIXON recently completed a Parking Roadmap Study for the City. The recommendations
included an annual parking occupancy count to monitor vehicle occupancy throughout
Downtown. To provide a comparative analysis, the City contracted DIXON to provide
annual data collection and reporting for five years. The City's goal is to understand parking
occupancy and utilization trends in order to inform data -driven parking management
decisions.
DIXON procured the services of National Data & Surveying Services (NDS) to complete
a data collection effort across 14 study areas in and around the City's downtown area
(Figure 1). The six on -street study areas consisted of portions of La Reina Avenue, New
Street, Downey Avenue, 4th Street, 3rd Street, and 2nd Street. The eight off-street study
areas, including seven surface lots and one parking garage, consisted of Civic Center
Lot, Narrow Lot, Library Lot, 2nd & La Reina Lot, Firestone & Dolan Lot, Gateway Lot,
Parking Structure, and Post -Office Lot. A detailed description of the location and parking
supply inventory associated with each survey area is provided in the corresponding
sections below.
For comparison, occupancy and turnover data from a similar 2015 Parking Study have
been included. The previous data collection effort occurred on Thursday, October 22 and
Saturday, October 24, 2015. The 2015 on -street study area consisted of portions of La
Reina Avenue, New Street, Downey Avenue, 4th Street, 3rd Street, and 2nd Street. The
off-street study areas included four surface lots and one parking garage, consisting of the
Gateway Lot, La Reina Lot, Parking Structure, Diagonal Lot, and Permit Lot.
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One of DIXON's objectives was to determine the parking space occupancy for a few key
lots and streets located in the City's downtown core. Parking occupancy counts were
conducted at each location at 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM. For each study area, the
occupancy rate was calculated by dividing the number of observed vehicles by the total
parking space supply.
It is an industry standard that parking occupancy should remain around 85%. Maintaining
at least a 15% vacancy rate minimizes driver congestion without providing an oversupply,
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thereby improving traffic flow and visitor experience while efficiently utilizing the City's
parking supply. The parking occupancy tables highlight areas of concern in red (>85%),
areas approaching high occupancy in yellow (>60%), and areas with ample supply in
green (560%).
Turnover Data
DIXON'S second objective was to determine the parking space turnover for each of the
on -street and off-street study areas. During the four occupancy counts conducted at 9
AM, 12 PM, 3PM, and 6PM, license plate numbers were recorded. If the same license
plate number was recorded only once, the vehicle was assigned a 3 HR turnover duration.
If the same license plate was recorded during two, three, or four successive observations,
the vehicle was assigned a 6 HR, 9 HR, or 12 HR turnover duration, respectively. For
each study area, the volume of cars was calculated based upon the discrete number of
license plates observed each day. Turnover percentages for each study area were
calculated by dividing the number of vehicles that turned over within three, six, nine, or
twelve hours by the total volume of cars. Turnover rate is an important measure the length
of time that drivers utilize parking supply resources.
Data collection took place over two days in September 2018. Weekday data for all study
areas were collected during 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM observations on Tuesday,
September 18th.1 Weekend data for all study areas were collected during 9 AM, 12 PM,
3 PM, and 6 PM observations on Saturday, September 22nd. The two days were selected
to allow for a comparison between weekday and weekend occupancy and turnover rates.
Tuesday was selected as the weekday data collection day as to not interfere with
downtown trash pick-up or street sweeping days. The selected data collection dates were
determined with input by the City to ensure that no major events conflicted with typical
daily operations.
Table 1 presents a brief description of each of the study areas. Study area locations are
displayed in Figure 3. Table 2 presents a brief description of each of the study areas from
the 2015 Parking Study.
Following an inventory reassessment, a recount was conducted for Gateway Lot on Tuesday, October 2nd. For the
purposes of this report, the Gateway Lot recount data from October was utilized as a replacement for the September
data.
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Tabled. Study Area Descriptions
1 La Reina Avenue
2 New Street
3 Downey Avenue
4 4th Street
5 3rd Street
6 2nd Street
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
On -street parking between Myrtle Street and Downey Avenue
On -street parking between Myrtle Street and Civic Center Drive
On -street parking between Myrtle Street and its eastern terminus
7 Civic Center Lot
Surface lot
8 Narrow Lot
Surface lot
9 Library Lot
Surface lot
10 2nd & La Reina Lot
Surface lot
11 Firestone & Dolan Lot
Surface lot
12 Gateway Lot
Surface lot
13 Parking Structure
Parking garage
14 Post Office Lot
Surface lot
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On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 4th Street
New Street
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
Downey Avenue
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
4th Street
On -street parking between just east of Myrtle Street and Downey
Avenue
3rd Street
On -street parking between La Reina Street and Civic Center
Drive
2nd Street
On -street parking between La Reina Street and its eastern
terminus
La Reina Lot
Surface lot
Gateway Lot
Surface lot
Parking Structure
Parking garage
Diagonal Lot
Surface lot (not included in this report)
Permit Lot
Surface lot (not included in report)
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On -street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for a four -block segment of La
Reina Avenue stretching from Firestone Boulevard in the southwest to 5th Street in the
northeast. Counts were recorded for both the western and eastern sides of the street. As
shown in Table 3, La Reina Avenue's inventory consists of 133 regular, green, and yellow
spaces located within both commercial and residential blocks. During the study, various
parking restrictions were observed on posted signage.
Table 3. La Reina Avenue Inventory Data
La Reina Avenue's on -street occupancy rate was observed to be low, averaging 24%
across all time periods throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a
minimum of 11 % during the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 17% during the 3 PM time
period. Weekday occupancy remained relatively flat throughout the day. Occupancy rates
increased during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 28% during the 3 PM time
period to a maximum of 43% during the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy declined
during the 12 PM and 3 PM time periods and remained relatively stable throughout the
remainder of the day.
Figure 4 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 43% observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
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Figure 4. La Reina Avenue Occupancy Data
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Figure 5 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 42
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 8 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 3 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 2 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 76% of the 55 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume sharply increased. A total of 96 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 15 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 10 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 6 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 76% of the 127 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. A majority of vehicles observed within the La Reina Avenue study
area across all time periods turned over within three hours, with relatively few vehicles
staying for longer than six hours.
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On -street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for a four -block segment of New
Street stretching from Firestone Boulevard in the southwest to 5th Street in the northeast.
Counts were recorded for both the western and eastern sides of the street. As shown in
Table 4, New Street's inventory consists of 114 regular and white spaces primarily located
within commercial blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions were observed
on posted signage.
Table 4. New Street Inventory Data
New Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 45% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 38% during the 6 PM
time period to a maximum of 46% during the 9 AM time period. Weekday occupancy
gradually declined throughout the day. Occupancy rates slightly increased during the
weekend, ranging from a minimum of 46% during the 12 PM and 3 PM time periods to a
maximum of 51% during the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy dropped off during
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the 12 PM time period and remained relatively stable throughout the remainder of the
day.
Figure 6 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 51 % observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 6. New Street Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
oil 9:00 AM a12:00 PM to 3:00 PM a 6:00 PM
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Figure 7 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 143
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 11 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 6 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 2 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 88% of the 162 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume slightly increased. A total of 123 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 39 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 5 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 74% of the 167 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Notably, the percentage of observed vehicles that turned over
within six hours increased from 7% to 23% between the weekday and weekend, while the
percentage of observed vehicles that turned over within three hours decreased from 88%
to 74% during the same time period. A majority of vehicles observed within the New Street
study area across all time periods turned over within three hours, with relatively few
vehicles staying for longer than six hours.
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On -street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for a four -block segment of
Downey Avenue stretching from Firestone Boulevard in the southwest to 5th Street in the
northeast. Counts were recorded for both the western and eastern sides of the street. As
shown in Table 5, Downey Avenue's inventory consists of 99 regular and green spaces
primarily located within commercial blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions
were observed on posted signage.
Table 5. Downey Avenue Inventory Data
Downey Avenue's on -street occupancy rate averaged 51% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 35% during
the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 53% during the 6 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM
observation, and increased again during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy rates
increased during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 55% during the 12 PM time
period to a maximum of 60% during the 3 PM time period. Weekend occupancy remained -
relatively stable throughout the day.
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Figure 8 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 60% observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
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Figure 9 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 172
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 2 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, no vehicle was observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 99% of the 174 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume slightly increased. A total of 191 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 12 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 1 vehicle
was observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 2 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 93% of the 206 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Nearly all of the vehicles observed within the Downey Avenue
study area across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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On -street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for a three -block segment of 4th
Street stretching from Myrtle Street in the northwest to Downey Avenue in the southeast.
Counts were recorded for both the northern and southern sides of the street. As shown
in Table 6, 4th Street's inventory consists of 122 regular spaces located in both
commercial and residential blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions were
observed on posted signage.
Table 6. 4th Street Inventory Data
4th Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 25% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 14% during the 6 PM
time period to a maximum of 24% during the 9 AM time period. Weekday occupancy
decreased steadily throughout the day. Occupancy rates increased during the weekend,
ranging from a minimum of 20% during the 3 PM time period to a maximum of 41 % during
the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy decreased during the 12 PM observation,
decreased further during the 3 PM observation, and leveled off during the 6 PM
observation.
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Figure 10 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 41 % observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 10. 4th Street Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
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Figure 11 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 32
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 5 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 9 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 7 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 60% of the 53 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours. Notably, 17% and 13% of the vehicles
observed during the weekday turned over within nine hours and twelve hours,
respectively, a marked increase as compared with nearby streets located within the
general study area.
During the weekend, volume sharply increased. A total of 64 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 8 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 7 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 10 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 72% of the 89 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over
within three hours. A majority of vehicles observed within the 4th Street study area across
all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 11. 4th Street Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
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On -street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for a four -block segment of 3rd
Street stretching from Myrtle Street in the northwest to Civic Center Drive in the southeast.
Counts were recorded for both the northern and southern sides of the street. As shown
in Table 7, 3rd Street's inventory consists of 178 regular and yellow spaces located in
both commercial and residential blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions
were observed on posted signage.
Table 7. 3rd Street Inventory Data
Occupancy Data
3rd Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 36% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 22% during the 12 PM
time period to a maximum of 37% during the 6 PM time period. Weekday occupancy
decreased during the 12 PM observation, increased during the 3 PM observation, and
increased further during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy rates increased during the
weekend, ranging from a minimum of 33% during the 6 PM time period to a maximum of
50% during the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy decreased steadily throughout
the day.
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Figure 12 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 50% observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 12. 3rd Street Occupancy Data
Turnover Data
Figure 13 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 139
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 17 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 2 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 8 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 84% of the 166 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume sharply increased. A total of 202 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 18 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 8 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 10 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 85% of the 238 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. A majority of vehicles observed within the 3rd Street study area
across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 13. 3rd Street Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
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On -street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for a'four-block segment of 2nd
Street stretching from Myrtle Street in the northwest to its terminus in the southeast.
Counts were recorded for both the northern and southern sides of the street. As shown
in Table 8, 2nd Street's inventory consists of 112 regular, green, yellow, white, and blue
spaces located in both commercial and multi -family residential blocks. During the study,
various parking restrictions were observed on posted signage.
Table 8. 2nd Street Inventory Data
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2nd Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 39% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 34% during the 9 AM
time period to a maximum of 39% during the 12 PM and 6 PM time periods. Weekday
occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation and remained relatively stable
throughout the remainder of the day. Occupancy rates increased during the weekend,
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ranging from a minimum of 29% during the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 56% during
the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy decreased steadily throughout the day.
Figure 14 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 56% observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 14. 2nd Street Occupancy Data
Figure 15 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 121
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 19 vehicles were observed within a 6
hour duration, 3 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 85% of the 143 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume increased. A total of 138 vehicles were observed within a 3
hour duration, 10 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 3 vehicles were
observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 3 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 90% of the 154 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. A vast majority of vehicles observed within the 2nd Street study
area across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 15. 2nd Street Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
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Tables 9 through I compare weekday, weekend, and daily average occupancy rates
across each of the six on -street locations. No observed location exceeded the 85% target
occupancy rate for any time period. Weekday, weekend and daily average occupancy
rates never exceeded 60% for any time period. New Street displayed the highest daily
average for the 9 AM time period, while Downey Avenue displayed the highest daily
average for the 1 -0 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM time periods.
Table 9. Weekday Occupancy Rates Across On -Street Locations
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120
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Tuesday Saturday Average
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Tables 9 through I compare weekday, weekend, and daily average occupancy rates
across each of the six on -street locations. No observed location exceeded the 85% target
occupancy rate for any time period. Weekday, weekend and daily average occupancy
rates never exceeded 60% for any time period. New Street displayed the highest daily
average for the 9 AM time period, while Downey Avenue displayed the highest daily
average for the 1 -0 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM time periods.
Table 9. Weekday Occupancy Rates Across On -Street Locations
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Table 10. Weekend Occupancy Rates Across On -Street Locations
Table 11. Weekday and Weekend Combined Average
Occupancy Rates Across On -Street Locations
Tables 12 through 14 compare weekday, weekend, and daily average turnover rates
across each of the six on -street locations. A majority of all vehicles observed turned over
within three hours across all time periods.
During the weekday, Downey Avenue displayed the highest percentage of three-hour
turnover, La Reina Avenue displayed the highest percentage of six -hour turnover, and
4th Street displayed the highest percentage of nine -hour and twelve-hour turnover. During
the weekend, Downey Avenue again displayed the highest percentage of three-hour
turnover, New Street displayed the highest percentage of six -hour turnover, and 4th
Street displayed the highest percentage of nine -hour and twelve-hour turnover.
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Table 12. Weekday Turnover Rates AcrossOn-Street Locations
Table 13. WeekendTurnover Rates AcrossOn-Street locations
Table 14. Weekday and Weekend Combined Average
Turnover Rates AcrossOn-Street Locations
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4.0 Off -Street Parking
4.1Off-Street Data
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for Civic Center Lot. Civic Center
Lot is a public parking lot bordered by City Hall to the east, Civic Center Drive to the west
and north, and 3rd Street to the south. As shown in Table 15, Civic Center Lot's inventory
consists of 99 spaces divided among regular, permit parking only, electric vehicle,
handicap, and handicap van space types.
Table 15. Civic Center Lot Inventory a
The occupancy rate in Civic Center Lot averaged 39%across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates, at which time the lot is primarily utilized by City -
owned vehicles and employees, ranged from a minimum of 46% during the 3 PM time
period to a maximum of 84% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday occupancy peaked
during the 12 PM observation, declined during the 3 PM observation, and remained
relatively stable throughout the remainder of the day. Occupancy rates decreased sharply
during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 7% during the 6 PM time period to a
maximum of 18% during the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy decreased steadily
throughout the day.
Figure 16 displays observed 'occupancy rates by day and time period. Weekday
occupancy rates reflect a pattern of heavy usage in the morning, while weekend
occupancy rates reflect a pattern of low usage throughout the entire day. The 84%
observed weekday maximum approaches the 85% industry standard target, though
average occupancy rates across all time periods remains well below the threshold.
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100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Figure 16. Civic Center Lot Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
9:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
Figure 17 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 57
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 64 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 6 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 14 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 45% of the 141 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within six hours.
During the weekend, volume sharply decreased. A total of 6 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 6 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 4 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 5 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 29% of the 21 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over
within six hours. Weekend turnover rates were observed to be relatively consistent across
all durations.
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Figure 17. Civic Center Lot Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
4 3 HOUR 86HOUR 09HOUR w12HOUR
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for Narrow Lot. Narrow Lot is a
public parking lot bordered by the First Baptist Church of Downey to the east, retail and
commercial properties to the west, 3rd Street to the north, and 2nd Street to the south.
As shown in Table 16, Narrow Lot's inventory consists of 36 angled spaces divided among
permit parking, time -restricted parking, and church parking.
Table 16. Narrow Lot Inventory Data
The occupancy rate in Narrow Lot averaged 28% across all time periods throughout the
week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 17% during the 9 AM and
12 PM time periods to a maximum of 42% during the 6 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy remained flat during the 12 PM observation and increased steadily throughout
the remainder of the day. Occupancy rates decreased sharply during three of the four
weekend observations, ranging from a minimum of 3% during the 6 PM time period to a
maximum of 97% during the 9 AM time period. Notably, the Narrow Lot nearly reached
capacity during the 9 AM observation.
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Figure 18 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Weekday
occupancy rates reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the entire day, while weekend
occupancy rates reflect a pattern of heavy usage in the morning. The 97% observed
weekend maximum exceeds the 85% industry standard target, though average
occupancy rates across all time periods remains well below the threshold.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Figure 1. Narrow Lot Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
m 9:00 AM a 12:00PM 3:00 PM 6:00PM
Figure 19 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 30
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 2 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 1 vehicle was observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 91% of the 33 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume increased. A total of 44 vehicles were observed within a 3 -
hour duration, no vehicle was observed within a 6 -hour duration, no vehicle was observed
within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was observed within a 12 -hour duration. All of
the 44 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over within three hours. Nearly all
of the vehicles observed within the Narrow Lot study area across all time periods turned
over within three hours.
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Tuesday Saturday Average
z,=>3 HOUR m6HOUR u9HOUR 012HOUR
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for Library Lot. Library Lot is a
public parking lot bordered by Downey City Library to the east, Dolan Avenue to the west,
3rd Street to the north, and hotel and theater properties to the south. As shown in Table
17, Library Lot's inventory consists of 173 spaces divided largely among regular parking,
permit parking, and time -restricted parking.
Table 17. Library Lot Inventory Data
Occupancy Data
The occupancy rate in Library Lot averaged 52% across all time periods throughout the
week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 54% during the 6 PM time
period to a maximum of 66% during the 9 AM and 3 PM time periods. Weekday -
occupancy remained flat throughout the day with only a slight decline during the 6 PM
observation. Occupancy rates decreased appreciably during the weekend, ranging from
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a minimum of 16% during the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 56% during the 12 PM
time period. Weekend occupancy remained flat during the 12 PM observation, decreased
during the 3 PM observation, and decreased further during the 6 PM observation.
Figure 20 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Both weekday and
weekend occupancy rates reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the entire day. The
66% observed weekday maximum falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 20. Library Lot Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
9:00 AM -12:00 PM 3:00 PM ' 6:00 PM
Figure 21 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 146
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 64 vehicles were observed within a 6
hour duration, 31 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 16 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 57% of the 257 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume decreased. A total of 158 vehicles were observed within a
3 -hour duration, 25 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 9 vehicles were
observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 14 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 77% of the 206 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours, a notable increase from the weekday. A majority of all vehicles
observed within the Library Lot study area across all time periods turned over within three
hours.
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Figure 21. Library Lot Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
z 3 HOUR n6HOUR 09HOUR 012HOUR
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for 2nd & La Reina Lot. 2nd & La
Reina Lot is a public parking lot bordered by a parking lot to the east, La Reina Avenue
to the west, 2nd Street to the north, and commercial properties to the south. As shown in
Table 18, 2nd & La Reina Lot's inventory consists of 61 spaces divided among regular
parking, permit parking, time -restricted parking, and handicap parking.
Table 18. 2nd & La Reina Lot Inventory Data
The occupancy rate in 2nd & La Reina Lot averaged 26% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 0% during
the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 26% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM
observation, and fell to zero during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy rates increased
appreciably during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 10% during the 6 PM time
period to a maximum of 69% during the 12 PM time period. Weekend occupancy
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increased during the 12PM observation, decreased sharply during the 3 PM observation,
and decreased further during the 6 PM observation.
Figure 22 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Both weekday and
weekend occupancy rates reflect a pattern of light usage throughout most of the day, with
the exception of lunchtime during the weekend. The 69% observed weekday maximum
falls below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 22. 2nd & La Reina Lot Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
a 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM in 3:00 PM 0 6:00 PM
Figure 23 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 19
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 6 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 2 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 70% of the 27 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume increased. A total of 67 vehicles were observed within a 3
hour duration, 8 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 2 vehicles were
observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was observed within a 12 -hour duration.
Approximately 87% of the 77 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over within
three hours. A majority of all vehicles observed within the 2nd & La Reina Lot study area
across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 23. 2nd & La Reina Lot Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
a- 3 HOUR *6HOUR 09HOUR u12HOUR
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for Firestone & Dolan Lot.
Firestone & Dolan Lot is a public parking lot bordered by Dolan Avenue to the east,
commercial property and associated parking to the west, Firestone Boulevard to the
north, and commercial property and associated parking to the south. As shown in Table
19, Firestone & Dolan Lot's inventory consists of 84 spaces divided among regular
parking, hybrid parking, handicap parking, veterans parking, and family parking.
Table 19. Firestone & DolanLot Inventory Data
The occupancy rate in Firestone & Dolan Lot averaged 35% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 35% during
the 3 PM time period to a maximum of 45% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM
observation, and remained relatively stable during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy
rates decreased during three of the four weekend observations, ranging from a minimum
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of 18% during the 3 PM time period to a maximum of 56% during the 9 AM time period.
Notably, occupancy in the Firestone & Dolan Lot fell by nearly threefold between the 9
AM and 12 PM time periods and doubled between the 3 PM and 6 PM time periods.
Figure 24 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Both weekday and
weekend occupancy rates reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the day. The 56%
observed weekend maximum falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 24. Firestone & Dolan Lot Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
s 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM " 60® PM
Figure 25 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 111
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 7 vehicles were observed within a 6
hour duration, no vehicle was observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 1 vehicle was
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 93% of the 119 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume decreased. A total of 92 vehicles were observed within a 3 -
hour duration, 6 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, no vehicle was
observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 1 vehicle was observed within a 12 -hour duration.
Approximately 93% of the 99 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over within
three hours. Nearly all vehicles observed within the Firestone & Dolan Lot study area
across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 25. Firestone & Dolan Lot Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
g43HOUR w6HOUR 49HOUR E12HOUR
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for Gateway Lot. Gateway Lot is
a public parking lot bordered by Downey Avenue to the east, La Reina Avenue to the
west, commercial properties to the north, and Nance Street to the south. As shown in
Table 20, Gateway Lot's public parking inventory consists of 101 spaces designated as
2 Hour Parking. Gateway Lot weekday occupancy and turnover data are based upon the
recount conducted on Tuesday, October 2nd.
Table 20. Gateway Lot Inventory Data
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The occupancy rate in Gateway Lot averaged 49% across all time periods throughout the
week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 24% during the 9 AM time
period to a maximum of 73% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday occupancy
increased during the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM observation, and
remained relatively stable during the 6 PM observation. Notably, weekday occupancy
more than doubled between the 9 AM and 12 PM time periods. Weekend occupancy
ranged from a minimum of 28% during the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 62% during
the 6 PM time period. Weekend occupancy rates increased during the 12 PM and 6 PM
time periods, respectively.
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Tuesday Saturday Average
9:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
Figure 27 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 112
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 28 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 13 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and no vehicle was
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 73% of the 153 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume slightly increased. A total of 115 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 19 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 5 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 6 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 79% of the 145 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. A vast majority of vehicles observed within the Gateway Lot study
area across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 27. Gateway Lot Turnover Data
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Tuesday Saturday Average
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Parking rdr
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for the Parking Structure. The
Parking Structure is a four -floor parking garage accessible from New Street to the east
and La Reina Avenue to the west. The Parking Structure is bordered by an indoor mall
and theater complex to the north and 2nd Street to the south. As shown in Table 21, the
Parking Structure's inventory consists of 397 spaces divided among regular parking,
electric vehicle parking, and handicap parking. The first and second floors of the parking
garage are time -restricted for 3 -hour parking between 8 AM and 5 PM. The third and
fourth floors do not have a time restriction.
Table 2 1. Parking Structure Inventory Data
The occupancy rate in the Parking Structure averaged 48% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 36% during
the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 50% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation and remained relatively stable during
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the remainder of the day. Occupancy rates increased throughout the weekend, ranging
from a minimum of 40% during the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 64% during the 12
PM time period. Weekend occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation, decreased
during the 3 PM observation, and leveled off during the 6 PM observation.
Figure 28 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Both weekday and
weekend occupancy rates mostly reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the day. The
64% observed weekend maximum falls below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 28. Parking Structure Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
9:00 AM a 12:00 PM a 3:00 PM a 6:00 PM
Turnover Data
Figure 29 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 349
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 87 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 63 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 4 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 69% of the 503 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours. 17% and 18% of the vehicles
observed during the weekday turned over within six hours and nine hours, respectively.
During the weekend, volume slightly increased. A total of 393 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 122 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 39 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 13 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 69% of the 567 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Nearly 31 % of the vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within six hours while only 10% of the vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within nine hours. A majority of vehicles observed within the Parking Structure study
area across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 29. Parking Structure Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
» 3 HOUR w6HOUR 09HOUR 012HOUR
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for Post -Office Lot. Post -Office Lot
is a public parking lot bordered by commercial properties to the east, the United States
Post Office to the west, 2nd Street to the north, and Firestone Boulevard to the south. As
shown in Table 22, Post -Office Lot's inventory consists of 100 spaces divided among
permit parking, time -restricted parking, and handicap parking.
Table 22. Post -Office Lot Inventory Data
The occupancy rate in the Post -Office Lot averaged 38% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 15% during
the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 50% during the 12 PM and 3 PM time periods.
Weekday occupancy remained relatively stable throughout most of the day, decreasing
sharply during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy rates decreased during three of the four
weekend observations, ranging from a minimum of 12% during the 6 PM time period to a
maximum of 55% during the 12 PM time period. Weekend occupancy increased during
the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM observation, and decreased further
during the 6 PM observation.
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Figure 30 displays observed occupancy rates by and time period. Both weekday and
weekend occupancy rates reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the day. The 55%
observed weekend maximum falls below the 85% industry standard target.
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90%
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Figure 30. Post -Office Lot Occupancy Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
ra 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM a 3:00 PM 0 6:00 PM
Figure 31 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 62
vehicles were observed within a 3 -hour duration, 4 vehicles were observed within a 6 -
hour duration, 22 vehicles were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 7 vehicles were
observed within a 12 -hour duration. Approximately 65% of the 95 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours, while 35% of the vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within nine hours.
During the weekend, volume slightly decreased. A total of 62 vehicles were observed
within a 3 -hour duration, 4 vehicles were observed within a 6 -hour duration, 22 vehicles
were observed within a 9 -hour duration, and 7 vehicles were observed within a 12 -hour
duration. Approximately 67% of the 88 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over
within three hours. 11 % and 17% of the vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within six hours and nine hours, respectively. A majority of vehicles observed within
the Post -Office Lot study area across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 31. Post -Office Lot Turnover Data
Tuesday Saturday Average
03 HOUR 86HOUR e 9 HOUR 812HOUR
4.2 Data Comparmisons
4.2.1 Occupancy Rates
Tables 23 through 25 compareweekday, weekend, and daily average occupancy rates
across each of the eight off-street locations. With the exception of Narrow Lot, no
observed location exceeded the 85% target occupancy rate for any time period.
During the weekday, only three locations, Civic Center Lot, Library Lot, and Gateway Lot,
exceeded 60% occupancy for any time period. Occupancy rates during the weekday
generally peaked during the 12 PM observation. During the weekend, only three
locations, Narrow Lot, 2nd & La Reina Lot, and Gateway Lot, exceeded 60% occupancy
for any time period. Weekday and weekend combined average occupancy rates never
exceeded 60% for any time period, with the exception of Gateway Lot during the 12 PM
time period. Narrow Lot displayed the highest combined average for the 9 AM time period,
Gateway Lot displayed the highest combined average for the 12 PM and 6 PM time
periods, and Library Lot displayed the highest combined average for the 3 PM time period.
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Table 23. Weekday Occupancy Rates Across Off -Street Locations
2 Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
Table 24. Weekend Occupancy Rates Across Off -Street Locations
I Included in the 2015 Parking Study
2 Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
1 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
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Table 25. Weekday and Weekend Combined Average
Occupancy Rates Across Off -Street Locations
P Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
Tables 26 through 28 compare weekday, weekend, and daily average turnover rates
across each of the eight off-street locations. With the exception of Civic Center Lot, a
majority of all vehicles observed turned over within three hours across all time periods.
Durinq the weekday, Firestone & Dolan Lot displayed the highest percentage of three-
hour turnover, Civic Center Lot displayed the highest percentage of both six -hour and
twelve-hour turnover, and Post -Office Lot displayed the highest percentage of nine -hour
turnover. During the weekend, Narrow Lot displayed the highest percentage of three-hour
turnover, and Civic Center Lot displayed the highest percentage of six -hour, nine -hour,
and twelve-hour turnover. In general, the City should expect to see lower rates of turnover
in off-street locations as compared with on -street spaces. Ideally, longer-term visitors
should store their vehicles off-street.
Table 26. Weekday Turnover Rates Across Off -Street locations
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Gateway Lot' .3
153
73%
18%
8%
0%
Parking Structure'
503
69%
17%
13%
1%
Post -Office Lot
95
65%
4%
23%
7%
Total % Average
1,328
70%
18%
9%
3%
2015 Total % Average
560
64%
23%
10%
3%
I Included In the 2015 Parking Study
z Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 In 2015
Table 27. Weekend Turnover Rates Across Off -Street Locations
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2 Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
Table 2. Weekday and Weekend Combined
Turnover Rates Across Off -Street Locations
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Civic Center Lot
21
29%
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19%
24%
Narrow Lot
44
100%
0%
0%
0%
Library Lot
206
77%
12%
4%
7%
2nd & La Reina Lot' .2
77
87%
10%
3% _
0%
Firestone & Dolan Lot
99
93%
6%
0%
1%
Gateway Lot' -3
149
79%
13%
3%
4%
Parking Structure'
;88
69%
22%
7%
2%
Post -Office Lotr5
67%
11%
17%
5%
-Total %a Average
1,247
75%
13°/a
7%
5%
2015 Total % Average 1
837
75%
11%
10%
4%
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2 Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
Table 2. Weekday and Weekend Combined
Turnover Rates Across Off -Street Locations
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Civic Center Lot
81
39%
43%
6%
12%
Narrow Lot
39
96%
3%
1%
0%
Library Lot
232
66%
19%
9%
6%
2nd & La Reina Lot''2
52
83%
13%
4%
0%
Firestone & Dolan Lot
109
93%
6%
0%
1 %
Gateway Lot''3
149
76%
16%
6%
2%
Parking Structure'
535
69%
20%
10%
2%
Post -Office Lot
92
66% -
8%
20%
- 6%
Total % Average
1,288
74%
16%
7%®
4%
2015 Total % Average
699
69°/a
17%
10%
4%
1 Included in the 2015 Parking Study
2 Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 In 2015
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The data collection types, study locations, and study time periods were selected to better
understand weekday and weekend parking trends in the City of Downey. The data
analysis results are intended to allow the City to make program adjustments applicable
to the needs and uses of each on -street or off-street public parking location in the
downtown area. The data are meant to provide a baseline by which to measure future
occupancy and turnover rates as the City of Downey continues to grow and change over
the next several decades.
The average occupancy for on -street locations was well below the industry standard of
85%. The most impacted time was Saturday at 9AM with an average study area
occupancy of 50%. The least impacted times were weekdays at 9AM and 3PM, with an
average on -street occupancy of 31 %. Average weekday and weekend occupancy
decreased from the 2015 study, 8% and 5% respectively. However, the weekday data
collection days differed between 2015 (Thursday) and 2018 (Tuesday).
Most of the spaces turned over in under 3 hours. For on -street locations, a majority (82%)
of all vehicles observed turned over within three hours across all time periods. This is
down slightly from the 2015 study that found 90%. It is possible that the implementation
of automated enforcement handheld devices has allowed for more consistent and
effective enforcement. For off-street locations, a majority (74%) of all vehicles observed
turned over within three hours across all time periods. This is up slightly from the 2015
study that found 69%.
Overall, DIXON found the parking at the observed on -street and off-street locations to
have adequate parking availability and turnover at most times of the day. Given the
impacts we uncovered at the Narrow lot, on Downey Avenue, and at the Civic Center Lot,
we offer the following recommendations:
The Narrow Lot was the only observed off-street location to exceed the 85% target
occupancy rate for any time period. To address the higher occupancy on weekend
mornings during the time of the Farmer's Market, the City should consider
additional permanent, or temporary, wayfinding so that drivers would be directed
to other nearby parking options with more availability.
While the average occupancy on Downey Avenue was 51 %, well below the 85%
target level, we found a few block faces that exceeded it. In our 2015 report, we
recommended lowering the time limit on Downey Avenue to 1 hour. DIXON
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reiterates that recommendation as an opportunity to improve turnover and
availability.
• The Civic Center Lot approaches the 85% occupancy level on weekdays largely
due to City -owned vehicles and employee parking. The City could consider
encouraging employees to carpool or utilize other transportation alternatives
through an incentive program.
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