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Lakewood Parking Study

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October update: Following a presentation on the final report for the parking study, City Council reached consensus at its Oct. 2 study session to direct staff to develop proposed requirements and costs estimates for a residential parking permit program. City Council also discussed a potential location for a residential permit pilot program, which would be the neighborhood adjacent to Abrusci’s restaurant. Staff is currently compiling the requested information for City Council’s further consideration. These items are expected to be brought back to City Council in early 2024.

Project description
Because of parking-related complaints that have occurred in Lakewood, the

October update: Following a presentation on the final report for the parking study, City Council reached consensus at its Oct. 2 study session to direct staff to develop proposed requirements and costs estimates for a residential parking permit program. City Council also discussed a potential location for a residential permit pilot program, which would be the neighborhood adjacent to Abrusci’s restaurant. Staff is currently compiling the requested information for City Council’s further consideration. These items are expected to be brought back to City Council in early 2024.

Project description
Because of parking-related complaints that have occurred in Lakewood, the City Council has commissioned a citywide parking study to better understand the range of concerns, underlying dynamics, and potential solutions. The study will have several phases - see the timeline to the right - that include asking for your feedback on parking challenges you may experience and thoughts on proposed strategies.

Please click on “Stay Informed” to the right to receive email updates on the progress of this study.

  • Spring 2023 survey results

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    This second citywide online parking survey gathered feedback on parking management tools that could be implemented in the city. The survey also included questions about parking-related demographics such as residents' type of dwelling and available parking locations to them. The survey was open April 28-May26, 2023 and had 269 respondents.


  • Fall 2022 Parking Survey Results

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    Parking Survey Results: 70% say they do not have trouble finding parking near their homes; 60% say they do not have trouble finding parking near destinations • Resident's highest parking concerns: o Restaurant patron parking and driving unsafely on residential streets o High on-street parking demand near multifamily development o Unsafe parking behavior such as parking in bike lanes o High on-street parking demand near some parks and schools o High off-street parking demand at commercial centers

    Accessible version of parking survey results graphic.

    Last fall, the project team conducted a parking survey to learn more about parking concerns in the city. The survey was open November 15 – December 15 and included questions asking if residents have trouble parking near their homes and destinations, and if so, how far away they typically have to park. Participants could also place comments on a map of the city about the parking issues they experience.

    The feedback from the Fall 2022 Parking Survey and the current Spring 2023 Parking Survey will be incorporated into the final report and recommendations that will be released this summer.

    The map below shows the distribution of the 523 respondents by ZIP code from the Fall 2022 Parking Survey.

    Please read the summary report for a complete summary of the Fall 2022 Parking Survey and mapping results.

    Map showing distribution of the 523 respondents by ZIP code.

    Accessible version of the map of survey responses.

Page last updated: 13 Oct 2023, 09:05 AM