As anyone who lives, works, or plays in Little Tokyo knows, we've got a pretty wacky problem with parking in the neighborhood. Since the onslaught of new building developments and nearby civic center expansions, finding available and reasonably-priced parking in Little Tokyo is a joke. This problem impacts local businesses, community groups, and cultural events.
The Little Tokyo Community Advisory Committee, in collaboration with Little Tokyo Community Council, is conducting a parking needs study. The meeting will be open to the community, and any/all are welcomed to attend to provide input to the parking plan. Come to find out about existing parking conditions data, occupancy/turnover information, and develop/recommend parking management strategies.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009
Japanese American National Museum
369 E. FIRST STREET
REGISTRATION: 4:00 PM (come early to review data/maps)
PROGRAM 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
(Japanese language translation will be provided)
For more information contact Kumamoto Associates at (323) 223-6473
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6 comments
I noticed that lately the people giving out parking tickets at the meters are in grey tshirts and bicycles. Even the "meter maids" are going green these day.
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Why are people that choose to live in cities always upset about parking? It's a no-brainer: City = urban environment with few parking spots | Suburbia = lots of space and parking. If you want to park, move to the 'burbs, if you want to live in a city get a TAP pass and get on the metro.
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Really good point, vito...but what if you have to drive because of physical limitations (e.g., you have physical mobility issues like what many seniors have, or you have small children), or you don't live near a subway/transit stop (which, as you probably already know, doesn't reach every neighborhood in the "city=urban")? I agree that people should take more public transportation...but if the infrastructure just isn't there, what are our choices? Not all cities are built alike.
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 11:46 PM
First, I have to say that Little Tokyo is one of the best situated neighborhoods in LA from a public transit point of view. Buses from downtown pan out in every direction 24 hours a day. There will also soon be a lite rail station there as well.
Also, from what I understand, LA allows people with handicap placards to park in metered spaces at no charge. That's what I read recently in another blog. So there's no parking issue there. I don't see why someone with kids would have a problem. Some baby buggies are bigger than SUVs and the sidewalks in Little Tokyo are in good condition (compared to Echo Park or Silver Lake). Besides, people in New York, London, Paris and Chicago all get along just fine with their children in the city. Once again, if you can't get along in a city environment, then why live there? move to the burbs and make more room for urbane people. I'm not trying to be harsh just stating the obvious. LA is too lazy to walk or get on the bus, that's the real issue.
Posted on April 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
The article makes it sound like difficult parking is a blanket negative, yet all of the most interesting and vibrant parts of the city aren't easy to park in. While I do support efforts to make parking more efficient, I think that we need to recognize that full parking spots are an indication that Little Tokyo is a thriving neighborhood. We do need to take into account seniors and people with special needs, but we can also learn from other large cities in which these people have found ways to manage that don't all involve private cars. Better transit is a big part of the equation, and Little Tokyo should be leading the call to build the Downtown Regional Connector.
Posted on April 29, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Park on 3rd Street or Central just south of 3rd - always parking spots available!
The neighborhood will really benefit from the new Gold Line station that is opening up next month. Can't wait for that, and I'm sure the businesses in the area will love the increased foot traffic.
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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