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Astoria staff eye transit pilots and an updated parking study as downtown development raises demand
Summary
Staff recommended two parallel tracks — pilot public-transit programs with partners and a focused RFP for an updated parking study (estimated $60,000–$90,000 and 6–9 months) — after outlining the 2018–19 study and identifying upcoming downtown developments that could increase parking demand.
City staff presented options to address downtown parking at the Astoria City Council work session on Dec. 22, citing a 2018–19 parking study and several pending developments that could increase demand.
Staff said the 2018–19 study estimated about 2,205 total parking spaces in the downtown parking district, covering roughly 21 acres, with peak parking hours from about 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and evening peaks around 5–7 p.m. The packet recommends measures including signage, park-and-ride options for employees and peak-day shuttles to shift perceptions and encourage people to park slightly farther from destinations.
Staff highlighted nearby developments that could affect demand: the Oregon Film Museum (parking needs still under…
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