Downtown Parking Study

The City of Arcadia is soliciting proposals for a consultant to conduct an updated Downtown Parking Study to evaluate existing conditions, assess supply and demand, and analyze the impacts of recent and planned developments, such as the Alexan Azalea mixed-use project. The study area is bounded by Santa Anita Avenue, Santa Clara Street, First Avenue, and Huntington Drive, and includes the Metro A Line parking structure. Key objectives include performing parking inventories, conducting occupancy and duration surveys across two weekdays and one Saturday, and developing strategic recommendations for parking management, paid parking, enforcement, and utilization improvements. Optional services may include additional on-street parking inventory and surveys. The selection process is based on a value-based trade-off approach, evaluating firms on their qualifications, experience, project approach, schedule feasibility, and cost reasonableness. Proposals must be submitted by August 24, 2026, consisting of a main technical volume and a separate, sealed fee proposal, provided in both hard copy and electronic formats. The successful consultant will be required to adhere to professional standards of care, maintain specific insurance coverages, and comply with California labor laws and equal opportunity employment regulations. Performance is expected to commence in late September 2026, with deliverables including a project schedule, survey data, and a final comprehensive Parking Study Report.