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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: JULY 14, 2020
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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 growth in both retail and residential projects. 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. When the project was initiated, 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.
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
:�evelopment that has, and is, projected to, occur in Downtown Downey, the City Council
�etermined it is important to continue to monitor the available parking. This request for an
2018 meeting.
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surveys. These assessment results were presented to the Planning Commission on February
20,2019.
The current assessment was conducted in September 2019 over two weekdays and one
weekend day. During the weekday assessments, data collection was conducted four times
throughout the study days. On the weekend day, data collection was conducted five times as a
result of the Planning Commission's recommendation to add an additional evening assessment
over the weekend. The results of this assessment were presented to the Planning Commission
on June 3, 2020.
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 2020. The Planning
Commission acknowledged the inclusion of evening hours during the weekend should be
continued. That recommendation will be incorporated into the next parking assessment.
Efficiency & Adaptability
Economic Vibrancy
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ATTACHMENTS
A — Downtown Parking Data Analysis Report by Dixon Resources Unlimited
Attachment "A"
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1.1 Observations.......................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Recommendations.............................................................................................................................................4
2 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................
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2.1 Project Background........................................._.....,..,,..,..........,..,...,..,.............,...,...,......,.,...,..,...........,,,.,.,,,._6
2.2 Data Types..........................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Data Collection Methodology........ ..... ....... ......... - ..... __ ......
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3 On -Street Parking......................................................................................................................................................
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3.1 On -Street Data....................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.1 La Reina Avenue.........................................................................................................................................9
3.1.2 New Street ........ .......... ....................... __... ,..,.,...,...,..,....... ,...... ............... .,,,........,............ ,,.,,,,,,....... ,.......
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3.1.3 Downey Avenue........................................................ .................................. .......................... ................ _.
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3.1.4 4th Street..................................................................................................................................................
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3.1.5 3rd Street ... .......... ___ ..,,...... ,.,..... ........... ..,,,..,.,.,....,...,..,..,,,,,..,,,......... ,...... ...... ............ ...,,............. .....,,,.
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3.1.6 2nd Street ..... ..................... ........ __...... ,,............. —........... ,........,....................... ,............ ...,,,.....,....,.,,..,,.,,
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3.2 Daily Comparisons...........................................................................................................................................
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3.2.1 Occupancy Rates......... ................................ - ... ... — ..... ......................................
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3.2.2 Turnover Rates.........................................................................................................................................
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3.3 Additional On -Street Occupancy Data............................................................................................................
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4 Off -Street Parking....................................................................................__.........,............,..___............................25
4.1 Off -Street Data .......................................... __... ,,,,............ ........... .............. ....................... ..,....,.,.,..,,...,.,.........
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4.1.1 Civic Center Lot.........................._._...,....,,......,,.,...-......,..,...,.,....,,......,.,,..........,.,.,.......,..,...,,.,......,,.,,.,
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4.1.2 Narrow Lot- ......................... ...... —.......................... .,..... ,.... ,... ..... ,....... ,,.....,,,,.,..,..,,,,,..,,....,..,,..,.,....,.....,.
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4.1.3 Library Lot.. ............... ....... — .............. ...... ....... ............ . ...... ........
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4.1.4 2nd & La Reina Lot....................................................................................................................................
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4.1.5 Firestone & Dolan Lot. ....... ........ __......,.,,......,,..,,,,.,._.,,.,..,,.,.,,,,..,...—.....,......,...,,____ .... ..___ .... ,
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4.1.6 Gateway Lot............................................................................................................................................-
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4.1.7 Parking Structure.....................................................................................................................................37
4.1.8 Post -Office Lot..........................................................................................................................................
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4.2 Data Comparisons...........................................................................................................................................
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4.2.1 Occupancy Rate ... ___ ... —...... ............................. .........__........ ,...........,........ .................. __.... __......... ,
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4.2.2 Turnover Rates ........ ................................ ......... ___ ................. ................................................... __..... .
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4.3 Additional Off -Street Occupancy Data............................................................................................................
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5 Conclusions............................................................................................................................................__.....,,..
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1 1 1 n t r o d u c t i o n
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This report presents the findings from data collection efforts held on a Tuesday and
Saturday in September 2019 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
data • - o effort r • on •. and Saturday in October 2015. •
Tuesday and Saturday in September 2018.
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exceeded the 85% target. The occupancy rates across all on -street spaces in the six
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While the average occupancy for all observed blocks along Downey Avenue was 58%,
there were some block faces along Downey Avenue and 2nd Street at over 85%
occupancy. As shown in Figure 1, The average occupancy is up 11 % from the on -street
occupancy observed in 2018 and 5% from the on -street occupancy observed in 2015.
Most vehicles observed turned over within 3 hours across all time periods.
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For off-street locations, there were a few locations with occupancy rates exceeding the
85% target occupancy rate which included the Civic Center Lot, the Narrow Lot, the
Library Lot', the Gateway Lot and the Firestone & Dolan Lot. The occupancy rate across
all off-street spaces in the eight different observed parking locations averaged 46%
across both days in September. As shown in Figure 2, the average occupancy is up 9%
from the 37% average on -street occupancy we observed in 2018 and down 2% average
on -street occupancy we observed in 2015. Except for the Civic Center Lot and the Library
Lot, most vehicles observed turned over within three hours across all time periods.
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Figure 2. Daily Average Off -Street Occupancy Percentages
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Average occupancy rates in 2019 remained similar to the observed rates in 2018 and
2015, and occupancy remained below the industry standard target of 85%. The one
exception was the Narrow Lot, which reached 85% on Saturday at 9 AM and 12 PM.
Though the City is changing and growing, there continues to be sufficient parking supply
to meet demand overall. While there is no urgent need to address parking capacity or
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that the parking program has a solid foundation for future adaptation or policies changes
as they may become necessary in the future.
First, the City can ensure that the parking municipal codes are "futu re-p roofed" for any
future technology implementations or potential policy changes. The City should remain
aware of changing parking technology, new features available on the market, and new
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Similarly, the City's efforts to improve parking guidance and wayfinding are anticipated to
improve the overall parking experience, reduce congestion, and make it easier for drivers
to find available parking. While parking supply is not significantly impacted today, demand
may increase in the future. The wayfinding and parking guidance system will help
encourage drivers to park in underutilized locations.
The City should also continue to provide consistent enforcement to ensure complianci�
with posted regulations. Consistent enforcement is important for the City to understand
4 1 Introduction
V) I XON
the actual impact of existing policies. This will enable the City to make effective data -
driven policy decisions over time.
5 1 Introduction
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DIXON previously 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.
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 the previous 2015 and 2018 Parking
Studies have been included. The 2015 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. The 2018 data collection effort occurred on Tuesday, September 18 and Saturday,
September 22. The study area for the 2018 data collection effort was the same study area
utilized for the most recent 2019 data collection effort.
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 P. An additional sampling of
8:30 PM data on Saturday was included as well. For each study area, the occupancy rate
was calculated by dividing the number of observed vehicles by the total parking space
supply.
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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,
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%).
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 •• place over • days in September2019. Weekday data •study
areas were collected during 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM observations on Tuesday,
September • data for•' i ` • during 9 AM, 12 P
PM, 6 PM, and 8:30 PM observations on Saturday, September 28nd. 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 from the 2019 and 2018
data collection efforts. Table 2 presents a brief description of each of the study areas from
the 2015 Parking Study, which varies slightly from 2018 and 2019.
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1 1 La Reina Avenue On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
2
New Street
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
3
Downey Avenue
On -street parking between Firestone Boulevard and 5th Street
4
4th Street
On -street parking between Myrtle Street and Downey Avenue
5
3rd Street
On -street parking between Myrtle Street and Civic Center Drive
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2nd Street
On -street parking between Myrtle Street and its eastern terminus
7
Civic Center Lot
Sur -face lot
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Narrow Lot
Surface lot
9
Library Lot
Surface lot
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2nd & La Reina Lot
Surface lot
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Firestone & Dolan Lot
Surface lot
12
Gateway Lot
Surface lot
13
Parking Structure
Parking garage
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Post Office Lot
Surface lot
Table 2. 2015 Study Area Descriptions
La Reina Avenue
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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La Reinn Avenue
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 112, regular, green, and yellow
spaces located within both commercial and residential blocks. During this study, various
parking restrictions were observed on posted signage.
Table 3. La Reina Avenue Inventory Data
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2 Hour Parking 7 AM — 6 PM
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La Reina Avenue's on -street occupancy rate was observed to be low, averaging 39%
across all time periods throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a
minimum of 22% during the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 36% during the 12 PM
time period. Weekday occupancy remained relatively flat throughout the day. Occupancy
rates increased during the weekend ranging from a minimum of 38% at the 3 PIM time
period to a maximum of 60% at the 12 PM time period. Weekend occupancy declined
during the 3 PM and 6 PM time periods and remained relatively stable throughout the
remainder of the day.
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Figure 5 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 48
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 9 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 8 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 10 vehicles wer6
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 64% of the 75 vehicles observeit
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume sharply increased. A total of 192 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 0 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 90% of the 214 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
area across all time periods turned over within three hours, with relatively few vehicles
staying for longer than six hours.
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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 106 regular and white curb spaces primarily
located within commercial blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions were
observed on posted signage.
Table 3. New Street Inventory Data
Regular 2 Hour Parking 7 AM — 6 PM 4
Regular No Parking Thursday 10 AM — 2 P1M 3
Regular Auto Club Parking 21
White 3 Minute Passenger Loading 2
Total 106
New Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 47% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 37% during the 6 PM
time period to a maximum of 53% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday occupancy
peaked between 12PM and 3 PM. Occupancy rates slightly increased during the
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weekend, ranging from a minimum of 48% during the 3 PM time period to a maximum of
69% during the 12 PM time period. Weekend occupancy increased during the 12 PM time
period and the 6PM time period.
Figure 6 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 69% observed weekend maximum
falls below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 7 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 92
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 16 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 15 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 4 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 72% of the 127 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume slightly increased. A total of 231 vehicles were observed
within a 3-hour duration, 22 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 6 vehicles
were observed within a 9-hour duration, and no vehicle was observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 89% of the 259 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Most 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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shown in Table 5, Downey Avenue's inventory consists of 93 regular spaces primarily
located within commercial blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions were
observed on pasted signage.
Table 4. Downey Avenue Inventory Data
Regular 2 Hour Parking 7 AM — 6 PM 93
Total 1 93
Downey Avenue's on -street occupancy rate averaged 58% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 40% during
the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 61% during the 12 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
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increased during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 54% during the 9 AM time
period to a maximum of 73% during the 3 PM time period. Weekend occupancy remained
relatively stable throughout the day.
Figure 8 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Average occupancy
rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 73% observed weekend maximum
falls below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 3. Downey Avenue Occupancy Data
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Figure 9 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 167
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 13 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 93% of the 180 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume increased. A total of 245 vehicles were observed within a 3-
hour duration, 20 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 4 vehicles was
observed within a 9-hour duration, and no vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 91 % of the 269 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Nearly all 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
Counts were recorded for both the northern and southern sides of the street. As shown
in Table 6, 4th Street's inventory consists of 100 regular spaces located in both
commercial and residential blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions wer6
observed on posted signage.
Table 5. 4th Street Inventory Data
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Regular None 17
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the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy decreased at a steady rate throughout the
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rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 56% observed weekend maximum
falls well below the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 11 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 34
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 7 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 8 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 8 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 60% of the 57 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours. Notably, 13% and 12% 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 ft-'
general study area.
During the weekend, volume sharply increased. A total of 178 vehicles were observed
within a 3-hour duration, 25 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 3 vehicles
were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 1 vehicle was observed within a 12-hour
furation. Approximately 86% of the 207 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Most vehicles observed within the 4th Street 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 four -block segment of 3rd
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Counts were recorded for both the northern and southern sides of the street. As shown
in Table 7, V Street's inventory consists of 148 regular and yellow spaces located in both
commercial and residential blocks. During the study, various parking restrictions were
*bserved on posted signage.
Table 6. 3rd Street Inventory Data
_Regular 2 Hour Parking 7 AM — 6 PM 144
Yellow 3 Minute/20 Minute Loading 4
Total 148
3rd Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 49% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 28% during the 9 PM
time period to a maximum of 63% during the 6 PM time period. Weekday occupancy
increased throughout the day. Occupancy rates increased during the weekend, ranging
from a minimum of 46% during the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 68% during the 12
PM time period. Weekend occupancy increased from the 9 PM time period and peaked
at the 12 PM period. It decreased steadily thereafter.
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rates remained low throughout all time periods. The 68% observed weekend maximum
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vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 29 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 9 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 5 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 76% of the 178 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume sharply increased. A total of 185 vehicles were observed
within a 3-hour duration, 39 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 19 vehicles
were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 5 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 75% of the 248 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Most vehicles observed within the 3rd Street 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 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 85 regular, green, yellow, white, and blue
spaces located in both commercial and multifamily residential blocks. During the study,
various parking restrictions were observed on posted signage.
Table 7. 2nd Street Inventory Data
Regular 2 Hour Parking 7AM - 6PM 72
Regular None 8
Green 20 Minute Parking 3
Yellow 3 Minute/20 Minute Loading 1
Blue Handicap 1
Total 85
2nd Street's on -street occupancy rate averaged 58% across all time periods throughout
the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 46% during the 9 AM
time period to a maximum of 54% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday occupancy
increased during the 12 PM observation and remained relatively stable throughout the
remainder of the day. Occupancy rates increased during the weekend, ranging from a
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minimum of 56% during the 6 PIVI time period to a maximum of 78% during the 12 PIVI
time period. Weekend occupancy increased at the 9 PIVI time period decreased steadily
after the 12 PIVI time period.
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Figure 15 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 1 O�
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 16 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 5 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 4 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 81% of the 134 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
uring the weeKend, volume increased. A total at 163 vehicles were observed within a 3-
hour duration, 30 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 5 vehicles were
tibserved within a 9-hour duration, and 4 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
�turation. Approximately 81% of the 202 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
iiver within three hours. A vast majority of vehicles observed within the 2nd Street study
2rea across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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Tables 9 through 11 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
never exceeded 78% for any time period. 2nd street displayed the highest daily average
for the 9 AM and 12 PM time periods, while Downey Avenue displayed the highest daily
average for the 3 PM and 6 PM time periods.
New Street
Downey Avenue
4th Street
3rd Street
2nd Street
Total 0,?_AveW- e
2018 Total 0/1
Average
2015 Total %
Average
Table 8. Weekday Occupancy Rates Across On -Street Locations
112
22%
36%
26%
32%
106
38%
47%
37%
93
40%
61%
49%
57%
100
28%
25%
24%
27%
148
28%
34%
37%
63%
85
46%
54%
53%
49%
644
34%
44%
40%
44%
758
31%
32%
31%
32%
349
28%
45%
41%
42%
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La Reina Avenue
New Street
Downey Avenue
4th Street
3rd Street
2nd Street
Total %® Average
2018 Total %®
Average
2015 Total %
Average
La Reina Avenue
New Street
Downey Avenue
4th Street
3rd Street
2nd Street
Total % Average
2018 Total %
Average
2015 Total %
Average
Table cc cRates Across On -Street Locations
112
56%
60%
38%
41%
49%
106
57%
69%
48%
62%
59%
93
54%
55%
73%
71%
63%
100
56%
52%
48%
44%
50%
148
63%
68%
54%
46%
58%
85
68%
78%
58%
56%
65%
644
59%
64%
53%
; 53%
57%
758
50%
43%
38%
36%
42%
349 1 60% 1 48% 39% 43% 47%
Tables 12 through 14 compare weekday, weekend, and daily average turnover rates
across each of the six on -street locations. Most observed vehicles turned over within three
hours across all time periods.
During the weekday, Downey Avenue displayed the highest percentage of three-hour
turnover, 3rd Street displayed the highest percentage of six -hour turnover, 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, 3rd street displayed the highest percentage of six -hour and nine -hour turnover,
and 2"d and 3rd street both displayed the highest percentage of twelve-hour turnover.
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La Reina Avenue
75
64%
12%
11 %
13%°
New Street
127
72%
13%
12%
3%
Downey Avenue
180
93%
7%
0%
0%
4th Street
57
60%
12%
14%
14%
3rd Street
178
76%
16%
5%
3%
2nd Street
134
81 %
12%
4%
3% 1
Total % Average
751
78%
12%
6%
%
2018 Total % Average
868
82%
10%
%
4%
2015 Total % Average
522
92%
6%
1 %
1 %
La Reina Avenue
214
90%
9%
1 %
0%
New Street
259
89%
8%
2%
0%
Downey Avenue
269
91%
7%
1%
0%
4th Street
207
86%
12%
1 %
0%
3rd Street
248
75%
16%
8%
2%
2nd Street
202
81 %
15%
2%
2%
Total % Average
1399
85%
11 %
3%
1 %
2018 Total % Average
981
82%
11 %
4%
%
2015 Total % Average
572
89%
8%
3%
1 %
Table 13. Weekdayand WeekendCombined ver a Turnover Rates Across On -Street Locations
La Reina Avenue
145
83%
10%
4%
3%
New Street
193
84%®
10%
5%
1 %
Downey Avenue
225
92%
7%
1 %
0%
4th Street
132
80%
12%
4%
3%
3rd Street
213
75%
16%
7%°
2%
2nd Street
168
81 %
14%
3%
2%
Total % Average
1075
83%
11 %
%
2%
2018 Total % Average
868
82%
10%
4%
4%
2015 Total % Average
522
92%
6%
1 %
1 %
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will not directly compare to the other data in this report. However, it will be valuable for
data -driven decisions and inclusion into future analysis.
Table 15 shows the average occupancy in each on -street location. No location exceeded
the 85% occupancy target. Downey Avenue had the highest average occupancy at 72%,
and La Rbina Avenue had the lowest with 360/&,. Averape
the 8:30 PM sample period was 52%.
8:30 PM Occupancy
100%,
2nd Street
45%
90%
3rd Street
60%
80%
70%
4th Street
41%
60% 60%
Downey
50%
Avenue
72%
40%
La Reina
30%
20%
Avenue
36%
10%
New Street
5 5 0/c
0%
2nd Street 3rd Street 4th Street Downey La Reina New Street
Average
52%
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Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for the 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 65 spaces divided among regular, reserved, reserved -city cars,
electric vehicle, and handicap space types.
Table 16. Civic Center Lot Inventory Data
Regular 2 HR 7 AM- 6PM
Reserved 14
Reserved -City Cars 39
Electric Vehicle 3
Handicap 5
Total 65
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the week. Weekday occupancy rates, at which time the lot is primarily utilized by City -
owned vehicles and employees, ranged from a minimum of 58% during the 9 AM time
period to a maximum of 71 % during the 3 PM time period. Weekday occupancy gradually
increased and peaked during the 3 PM observation and remained relatively stable
throughout the remainder of the day. Occupancy rates decreased during the weekend,
ranging from a minimum of 35% during the 3 PM time period to a maximum of 52% during
the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy decreased steadily until the 3 PM time period
and increased slightly during the 6 PM time period.
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 71 %
observed weekday maximum is under the 85% industry standard target.
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• 17 displays observed • rates • •. and duration. During the weekday, 45
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 13 vehicles were observed within a • duration, 14 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 14 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 52% • the 86 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned • within three hours.
During the weekend, volume sharply decreased. A total of 5 vehicles were observed
within a 3-hour duration, 12 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. -e A tyxAP-14 1#1�w
within six hours. Weekend turnover rates were observed to be relatively consistent across
all durations.
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Oi�-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 2 nd Street to the south. As
shown in Table 16, Narrow Lot's inventory consists of 44 angled spaces divided among
regular parking, time -restricted parking, and church parking.
Table 14. Narrow Lot Inventory Data
Regular 10
2 Hour Parking 7 AM — .. 23
Church Parking 11
Total 44
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The occupancy rate in Narrow Lot averaged 51 % across all time periods throughout the
week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 11 % during the 9 AM time
period to a maximum of 48% during the 6 PM time period. Weekday occupancy increased
steadily throughout day. Occupancy rates decreased sharply during two of the four
weekend observations, ranging from a minimum of 45% during the 6 PM time period to a
maximum of 95% 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
weekend occupancy rates reflect a pattern of heavy usage in the morning. The 95%
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%
GU%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
O%
HgUnS 19 diSD|8yS observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the vveeKd8y, 24
vehicles were observed within @ 3-hour duration, 13vehicles were observed within @ 6-hour
duration, 2 VShic|8S were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 1vehide was observed
within 812-hOu[duration. Approximately 6DY6Ofthe 40vehicles 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, 18 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 6 vehicles were
observed within a 9-hour duration, and 5 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. A
within three hours. Most vehicles observed within the Narrow Lot study area across all
time periods turned over within three hours.
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Figure 20. Narrow Lot Turnover Data
Narrow Lot
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3 rd Street to the north, and hotel and theater properties to the south. As Shown in Table
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parking, permit parking, regular parking, and time -restricted parking.
Table 15. Library Lot Inventory Data
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Embassy Suites 110
Permit Parkinq i221
_qnly 7AM — 6PM 49
2 Hour Parking 6PM 20
Regular 10
Total 189
The occupancy rate in Library Lot averaged 58% across all time periods throughout the
week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 46% during the 6 PM time
,neriod to a maximum of 68% durinlq the 9 AM time period.
flat throughout the day with only a decline starting at the 3 PM observation. Occupancy
rates decreased during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 34% during the 3 PM
time period to a maximum of 64% during the 9 AM time period. Weekend occupancy
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remained flat during the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM observation, and
increased again during the 6 PM observation.
Figure 20 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Both weekday and
weekend occupancy rates reflect a stable pattern of usage throughout the entire day
excluding 3 PM on the weekend. The 68% observed weekday maximum falls well below
the 85% industry standard target.
Figure 21. Library Lot Occupancy Data
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Figure 21 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 103
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 64 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 43 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 25 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 44% of the 235 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume decreased. A total of 102 vehicles were observed within a
3-hour duration, 120 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 23 vehicles were
observed within a 9-hour duration, and 9 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 47% of the 254 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within six hours, a notable increase from the weekdaN. Mocit
the Library Lot study area across all time periods turned over within six hours.
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Figure 22. Library Lot Turnover Data
Off-street occupancy and turnover data were recorded for 2nd and 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 72 spaces divided among Alterra
parking, time -restricted parking, and handicap parking.
Table 16. 2nd & La Reina Lot Inventory Data
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2 Hour Parking 7AM — 6PM 51
Handicap 1
Total 72
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The occupancy rate in 2nd & La Reina Lot averaged 38% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 18% during
the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 60% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation, decreased during the 3 PM
observation, and fell slightly during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy rates increased
appreciably during the weekend, ranging from a minimum of 17% during the 6 PM time
period to a maximum of 71% during the 12 PM time period. Weekend occupancy
91
increased during the 12 PM 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 is usage throughout most of the day,
apart from lunchtime. The 71 % observed weekday maximum falls below the 85% industry
standard target.
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Figure 23 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 61
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 8 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 4 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 2 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 81% of the 75 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume increased. A total of 85 vehicles were observed within a 3-
hour duration, 18 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 3 vehicles were
observed within a 9-hour duration and mi., %-�';r jTrU;L -aw-jiff:
Approximately 80% of the 106 vehicles observed during the weekend turned over within
three hours. Most 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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80
70
60
50
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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 95 spaces divided among regular
parking, hybrid parking, handicap parking, time -restricted parking, and family parking.
5,
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2 Hour Parking 7AM to 6 PM 79
Hybrid 1
Handicap Parking 7
Regular 7
Family Parking 1
Total 95
The occupancy rate in Firestone & Dolan Lot averaged 51% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 32% during
the 3 PM time period to a maximum of 55% during the 12 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
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increased during weekend observations, ranging from a minimum of 31% during the 6
PM time period to a maximum of 74% during the 12 PM time period. Notably, occupancy
in the Firestone & Dolan Lot increased between the 9 AM and 12 PM time periods and
began to taper thereafter.
Figure 24 displays observed occupancy rates by day and time period. Both weekday ani#---
weekend occupancy rates reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the day. The 74%
observed weekend maximum falls below the 85% industry standard target.
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100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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Figure 25 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 137
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 11 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, no vehicle was observed within a 9-hour duration, and 3 vehicles were
*bserved within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 91% of the 151 vehicles observed
,iuring the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume decreased. A total of 171 vehicles were observed within a
3-hour duration, 10 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 10 vehicles were
observed within a 9-hour duration, and no vehicle was observed within a 12-hour duration.
Approximately 90% of the 191 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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O-ff-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 261 spaces designated as
time restricted parking, compact parking, handicap parking, and medical parking.
-2 Hour Parking 7AM — 6PM
216
Compact
23
Handicap
7
Medical
10
20-minute Parking
5
Total
261
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week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 24% during the 9 AM time
period to a maximum of 54% 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
doubled between the 9 AM and 12 PM time periods. Weekend occupancy ranged from a
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period. Weekend occupancy rates increased during the 12 PM and 6 PM time periods,
respectively.
Figure 26 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
54% observed weekday maximum falls below the 85% industry standard target.
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90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 29 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 41 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 6 vehicles were
#bserved within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 74% of the 297 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours.
During the weekend, volume slightly increased. A total of 274 vehicles were observed
within a 3-hour duration, 28 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 23 vehicles
were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 5 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 83% of the 330 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. A vast ma'oof vehicles observed LQLatuQj
area across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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OiY-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 a theater complex to the north and 2nd Street to the south. As shown in Table 21, the
Parking Structure's inventory consists of 398 spaces divided among regular parking,
electric vehicle parking, time restricted 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 22. Parking Structure Inventory Data
3 Hour Parking
200
Regular _
186
T
Electric Vehicle
2
Handicap Parking
10
Total
398
The occupancy rate in the Parking Structure averaged 45% 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 52% during both the 3 PM and 6 PM time periods.
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Weekday occupancy increased during the 12 PM observation and remained relatively
stable during the remainder of the day. Occupancy rates throughout the weekend, ranged
from a minimum of 28% during the 9 AM time period to a maximum of 62% during the 12
PM time period. Weekend occupancy increased during the 12 PM time period, decreased
during the 3 PM time period, and leveled off during the 6 PM time period.
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weekend occupancy rates mostly reflect a pattern of light usage throughout the day. The
62% observed weekend maximum falls below the 85% industry standard target.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
500%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Figure 29. Parking Structure Occupancy Data
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Figure 29 displays observed turnover rates by day and duration. During the weekday, 294
vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 113 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 49 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 19 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 62% of the 475 vehicles observed
during the weekday turned over within three hours. 24% and 10% 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 401 vehicles were observed
within a 3-hour duration, 113 vehicles were observed within a 6-hour duration, 65 vehicles
were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 20 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
duration. Approximately 67% of the 599 vehicles observed during the weekend turned
over within three hours. Nearly 19% of the vehicles observed during the weekend turned
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siver within six hours while only 11 % of the vehicles observed during the weekend turned
:#jver within nine hours. Most vehicles observed within the Parking Structure study area
across all time periods turned over within three hours.
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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 98 spaces divided among
permit parking, time -restricted parking, and handicap parking.
Table 23. Post -Office Lot Inventory Data
Permit Parking Only 7AM to 6PM - ---- - 36
2 Hour Parking 7AM to 6'M 58
Handicap Parking 4
Total 98
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The occupancy rate in the Post -Office Lot averaged 42% across all time periods
throughout the week. Weekday occupancy rates ranged from a minimum of 30% during
the 6 PM time period to a maximum of 59% during the 12 PM time period. Weekday
occupancy remained relatively stable throughout most of the day, decreasing sharply
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during the 6 PM observation. Occupancy rates decreased during all four weekend
observations, ranging from a minimum of 24% during the 6 PM time period to a maximum
of 63% during the 12 PM time period. Weekend occupancy increased during the 12 PM
observation, decreased during the 3 PM observation, and increased again during the 6
■ observation.
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• occupancy rates reflect a pattern • •'. usage throughout the day. The 63%
observed weekend maximum falls below the 85% industry standard target.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
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vehicles were observed within a 3-hour duration, 7 vehicles were observed within a 6-
hour duration, 16 vehicles were observed within a 9-hour duration, and 15 vehicles were
observed within a 12-hour duration. Approximately 59% of the 9 vehicles observed during
the •. turned • within three hours, while 17% • the vehicles observed during
the •. turned over within nine hours.
During the weekend, volume decreased slightly. A total of 72 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 13 vehicles were observed within a 12-hour
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4.2.1 Occupancy Rate
Tables 23 through 25 compare weekday, weekend, and daily average occupancy rates
across each of the eight off-street locations. Apart from the Narrow Lot, no observed
location exceeded the 85% target occupancy rate for any time period.
During the weekday, only three locations, 2nd & La Reina Lot, Civic Center Lot, Library
Lot, exceeded 60% occupancy for any time period. Occupancy rates during the weekday
generally peaked during the 12 PM observation. During the weekend, only the 2nd & La
Reina Lot, Firestone & Dolan Lot, Library Lot, Narrow Lot, Parking Structure and Post -
Office Lot exceeded 60% occupancy for any time period. Weekday and weekend
combined average occupancy rates never exceeded 60% for any time period, apart from
2nd & La Reina Lot, Firestone & Dolan Lot, Library Lot, Narrow Lot, and Post -Office Lot
during the 12 PM time period. The Library Lot also exceeded 60% occupancy during the
9 AM time period. The Library Lot had the highest combined average for the 9 AM and 6
PM time period. The Narrow Lot had the highest combined average for the 12 PM time
period. The Civic Center Lot had the highest 3 PM combined average and the same is
PM combined average as the Library Lot.
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2nd & La Reina Lot
72
22%
60%
35%
18%
34% i
Civic Center Lot
65
58%
62%
71 %
69%
65%
Firestone & Dolan Lot
95
51 %
52%
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47%
45%
Gateway Lot
261
24%
54%
45%
41
Library Lot
189
I 68%
66%
63%
46%
61%
Narrow Lot
44
11%
36%
41%
48%
34%
Parking Structure
398
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52%
52%
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Post -Office Lot
98
42%
59%
50%
30%
45%
49%
46%
47%
2019 Total %
Average
1222
39%
54%
43%
37%
43%
2018 Total % 1051
Average 41% 51%
2015 Total %
Average
551
I 32%
48%
40%
43%
41%
Table ee a Occupancy Rates Across Off -Street Locations
2nd & La Reina Lot
72
42%
Civic Center Lot
65
52%
Firestone & Dolan Lot
88
57%
Gateway Lot
261
18%
Library Lot
189
64%
Narrow Lot
44
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Parking Structure
398
28%
Post -Office Lot
98
34%
2019 Total %
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38%
Average
2018 Total %
1,051
49%
Average
2015 Total %
551
63%
Average
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'Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
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35%
38%
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52%
42%
57%
35%
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57%
34%
62%
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43%
62%
63%
41%
420/o
43%
31%
24%
38%
58%
39%
44%
45®/a
42%
29%
24%
36%
60%
51%
47%
55%
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Tableo i e Average Occupancy Rates Across Off -Street Locations
2nd & La Reina Lot
72
1 32%
65%
35%
17%
38%
Civic Center Lot
65
55% _
56%
53%
54°l0
55%
Firestone & Dolan Lot
92
54°lo
_639/6
41%
45%
51%
Gateway Lot
261
21 %
44%
39%
48%
38%
Library Lot
189
66%
61 %
49%
54%
58%
Narrow Lot
44
49% p,
66%
42%
47%
51 %
Parking Structure
398
31%
56%
47%
47%
45%
Post -Office Lot
98
38%
61 %
40%mm27%
42%
45%
46°l0
2019 Total %
Average
1219
39%
56%
44°l0
31%
45%
39°l0
48%
2018 Total % 1,051 45% 47% 36%
Average
2015 Total % I 551 47% 54% 46%
Average
Table 26 through 28 compare weekday, weekend, and daily average turnover rates
across each of the eight off-street locations. With the exception of the Civic Center Lot, a
majority of all vehicles observed turned over within three hours across all time periods.
During the weekday, Firestone & Dolan Lot displayed the highest percentage of three-
hour turnover, Narrow Lot displayed the highest percentage for six -hour turnover, the
Library Lot displayed the highest percentage nine -hour turnover and the Civic Center Lot
displayed the highest percentage twelve-hour turnover. During the weekend, Firestone &
Dolan displayed the highest percentage turnover at the three-hour mark, the Civic Center
Lot displayed the highest percentage turnover at the six -hour mark, The Parking Structure
and the Civic Center Lot both had the highest nine -hour percentage turnover and the
Post -Office Lot had the highest twelve-hour percentage turnover. In general, the City
should expect lower turnover rates in off-street locations as compared with on -street
spaces. Ideally, longer term visitors should store their vehicles of -street.
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Table ® Weekday Turnover Rates Across Off-StreetLocations
2nd & La Reina Lot
Civic Center Lot
Firestone & Dolan Lot
Gateway Lot
J Library Lot
Narrow Lot
Parking Structure
Post -Office Lot
2019 Total %® Average
2018 Total % Average
2015 Total % Average
' Included in the 2015 Parking Study
R Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
75
81 %®
11 %®
86
52%®
15%
151
91 %
7%
297
74%
10%
235
44%®
27%®
40
60%®
33%
475
62%
24%
93
59%
8%
1452
65%
1%
1,328
70%
18%
560
64%
23%
16%®
0%
14%®
18%
5%®
10%
17%
12%
9%®
10%
Table 28. WeekendTurnover c ss Off -Street Locations
2nd & La Reina Lot
Civic Center Lot
Firestone & Dolan Lot
Gateway Lot
Library Lot
Narrow Lot
Parking Structure
I Post -Office Lot
2019 Total %® Average
2018 Total %® Average
2015 Total % Average
1 Included in the 2015 Parking Study
Y Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
3 Inventory for lot was 103 in 2015
16%
2%
2%
11 %®
3%
4%
16%
6%®
3%®
3%®
106
80%
17%
3%
0%
19
26%
63%
11 %®
0%®
191
90%
5%
5%
0%
330
83%
8%
7%
2%
254
40%
47%
9%
4%
96
70%®
19%®
6%
5%
599
67%
19%
11 %
93
77%®
6%
2%
-3%
14%
1688
70%®
19%®
8%
3%®
1,247
75%
13%
7%
5%
837
75%n
11%
10% I
%
CombinedTable 29. Weekday and Weekend yr Rates Across Off -Street Locations
2nd & La Reina Lot
Civic Center Lot
Firestone & Dolan Lot
Gateway Lot
Library Lot
Narrow Lot
Parking Structure
Post -Office Lot
f 2019 Total % Average
2018 Total % Average
2015 Total % Average
i Included In the 2015 Parking Study
2 Inventory for lot was 51 in 2015
'Inventory for lot was 103 In 2015
91
81%
m. 14%
4%
1%
53
48%
24%
15%
13%
171
90%
6%
3%
1%
314
79%
9%
10%
2%
245
42%
38%
13%
7%
68
67%
23%
6%
4%
537
65%
21 %
11 %
4%
93
68%
7%
10%
15%
1570
67%
19%
10%
4%
1,288
74%
16%
7%
4%
699
69%
17%
10%
4%
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will not directly compareto the other data -••However,be valuable for
data -driven decision an•, inclusion into future analysis.
Table 30 shows the average occupancy •ff-street location.No location exceeded
the 85% occupancy target. Narrow Lot had the highest average occupancy at 73%, and
Post -Office Lot had the lowest, with 3%. Average occupancy of all locations during the,
8:30 PM sample period was 43%.
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• c La Reina Lot
Civic Center •'
,
Firestone & Dolan Lot
35%
Gateway •
8'
Library•
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Lot
73%
ParkingNarrow
Structure
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Average
43%
0:30 PM Occupancy
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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.
Occupancy rates for the study area were similar to those from 2015. These levels in both
2019 and 2015 were higher than those from 2018. All levels are below the industry target
rate of 85%.
There is very little change in turnover rates since 2015. Most of the spaces in this study
turned over in under 3 hours. For on -street locations, this is a good situation, as this
maintains availability of the most convenient parking locations for short-term parking
sessions. Most of the off-street locations are turning over quickly too, however,
suggesting people are using off-street parking for shorter trips as well. This may be due
to lack of availability in highly desirable on -street parking locations or greater convenience
in the lots.
DIXON found that the results of this study have been consistent with previous years.
Parking occupancy and turnover of all areas are within industry guidelines. There is some
indication that on -street parking demand is growing. Off-street occupancy has remained
flat compared to previous years. The one location which should be monitored in the short-
term is Narrow Lot, which is potentially impacted by Saturday Farmer's Market.
Given the slight increases in on -street parking demand and the Saturday morning peak
occupancy of the Narrow lot, we offer the following recommendations:
• Consider additional permanent, or temporary, wayfinding for Narrow Lot, so drivers
would be directed to other nearby parking options with more availability. This
should be designed as part of a city-wide parking guidance system.
• Review the municipal code to ensure the City's parking management can include
future technology, policies, and methods.
• Continue consistent enforcement of policies to realize the full benefits of the
parking management program.
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``• collect •. to evaluate the effectiveness of changes and know if all
location begins to have too high or too low occupancy. This will continue the dat
driven underpinning of the City's parking management. I
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