San Diego County Grand Jury Calls for Overhaul of City's "Parking Roulette" System


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San Diego Grand Jury Calls for Overhaul of City's "Parking Roulette" System

By Claude News Service - May 3, 2025

SAN DIEGO — A recently published report from the San Diego County Civil Grand Jury is calling for a complete overhaul of the city's parking management system, citing a lack of transparency and a confusing patchwork of rules that frustrates residents and visitors alike.

The aptly titled "Parking Roulette in the City of San Diego" report, released in late April, describes a parking system that leaves drivers hunting for affordable spots while facing "a confusing array of rules, meters, apps and signage". These challenges are being exacerbated by recent policy changes, including a controversial rate increase that doubled parking meter fees to $2.50 per hour.

Key Findings and Recommendations

The Grand Jury's investigation identified several critical issues plaguing San Diego's parking management system:

  1. Lack of Transparency: The city lacks transparency regarding how it collects and utilizes parking meter revenue, prompting the Grand Jury to recommend "immediate steps to report revenues collected from all parking meters and how it uses those revenues."

  2. Community Parking Districts: The report alleges that the city's Community Parking Districts were "lax in reporting what revenues were collected and that much of its revenues were spent on administrative costs." The Grand Jury recommends disbanding these districts entirely and transferring their responsibilities to community planning groups.

  3. Inadequate Signage: Both public and private parking facilities have problematic signage, making it difficult for drivers to know costs and payment options until they've already committed to parking. The Grand Jury recommends requiring private lots to display rates in a way that's visible from the street.

  4. Special Event Parking: Petco Park's special event parking practices were specifically highlighted as problematic. While city rules require "No Parking" signs to be posted at least 72 hours before an event, the signs around the stadium often lack crucial information like event dates and times.

Impact of Homelessness and Street Camping

The Grand Jury report comes at a time when San Diego is also grappling with a significant homelessness crisis that directly impacts the city's parking situation. The intersection of homelessness and parking challenges creates additional complications for residents, businesses, and tourists.

Vehicle Habitation and Safe Parking Programs

A growing number of San Diegans experiencing homelessness have turned to living in their vehicles, creating both humanitarian concerns and parking management challenges. The city has implemented a Safe Parking Program that provides "safety, security, and support for unsheltered San Diegans living out of their vehicles, many of whom are experiencing homelessness for the first time." However, demand far exceeds capacity. According to the city's website, "The City's Safe Parking Program is full. There are zero spots available."

This shortage of designated safe parking areas has led to increased enforcement conflicts, as individuals with nowhere else to go often park illegally in business districts, tourist areas, and residential neighborhoods. After years of litigation, a settlement reached in October 2024 means enforcement of vehicle habitation ordinances "will be suspended for those with nowhere else to park" when safe parking lots are unavailable due to capacity or when they're closed.

Impact on Tourism and Business

The presence of homeless encampments and vehicle dwellers in tourist areas and business districts has created additional parking pressure. Businesses near homeless service sites have expressed concerns about potential impacts on tourism, with one hotel developer arguing "the city might lose out on tax revenue if fewer tourists book rooms" near a safe parking lot.

For tourists, the combination of confusing parking rules, high rates, and the presence of encampments in some areas creates an unwelcoming first impression. Business owners in areas with high concentrations of homeless individuals living in vehicles report that their customers struggle to find parking, directly impacting sales.

City Response and New Initiatives

The city has been working to address these intersecting issues through several initiatives:

  1. Safe Sleeping Sites: In May 2023, the city announced plans to create designated "safe sleeping sites" on city-owned parking lots adjacent to Balboa Park, with one site in "Parking Lot O near the Naval Medical Center" able to accommodate up to 400 tents. These sites provide a legal alternative to street camping while reducing pressure on public parking areas.

  2. Expanded Safe Parking: A new safe parking lot known as "H Barracks" received judicial approval in late April 2025 to open next month, potentially providing nearly 200 additional parking spots for homeless residents living in vehicles. This expansion aims to reduce the number of vehicles parked illegally throughout the city.

  3. Enforcement Strategy: The city has implemented a camping ban that police have been enforcing since summer 2023, with 40 percent of tickets and arrests occurring in Balboa Park, according to Voice of San Diego. This enforcement prioritizes parks and areas near schools, pushing some vehicle dwellers to other parts of the city where they compete for limited parking with residents and visitors.

Impact on Tourism and Business

The parking challenges documented in the Grand Jury report extend beyond mere inconvenience, potentially harming San Diego's vital tourism industry and local businesses.

Tourism experts note that parking difficulties can significantly impact visitor experiences and spending patterns. In tourist-heavy areas, parking shortages cause visitors to waste time "cruising" for spots, which increases traffic congestion, creates pollution, and causes delays for others trying to reach their destinations.

For local businesses, the consequences are equally concerning. When parking lots run low on available spaces, potential customers may simply leave and take their business elsewhere, directly reducing sales. The frustration of searching for parking can also negatively affect customer perceptions of businesses, regardless of the quality of goods or services offered.

Urban mobility specialists point out that both oversized parking lots and a complete lack of parking spots create problems for consumers, highlighting the need for balanced urban planning that creates "walkable shopping areas with less parking to minimize the distance consumers need to travel between businesses."

Revenue Implications

The Grand Jury's investigation comes at a particularly sensitive time, following San Diego's January 2025 decision to double all parking meter rates to the legal maximum of $2.50 per hour, a move projected to generate an additional $9.8 million annually. This increase was part of the city's effort to address a $258 million budget shortfall.

However, the report emphasizes that state law and the city attorney have repeatedly cautioned that parking meter funds must be used solely for traffic-related purposes, not to fill general budget gaps. This restriction raises questions about how the additional revenue can legally be utilized.

City Response

In response to the Grand Jury's findings, city spokesperson Nicole Darling stated that "the city will provide a formal response to the grand jury on this report and the recommendations, as required." Darling added that "a number of the recommendations will be addressed in the comprehensive package of parking reforms that has already been proposed by the city and will be brought forward for city council approval in the next few months."

These reforms reportedly include improved transparency in reporting parking meter revenues and enhancements to the Community Parking District program.

Looking Forward

The city now has 90 days to formally respond to the Grand Jury's recommendations. Urban planning experts suggest that addressing these issues could not only improve the daily experience of residents but also boost tourism and local business revenue.

As San Diego continues to attract millions of visitors annually, creating a more user-friendly parking system while also addressing the homelessness crisis could prove crucial for maintaining the city's reputation as a premier tourist destination while also serving the needs of its growing population.

Sources:

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    County grand jury unloads on city of San Diego’s parking program – NBC 7 San Diego


    SIDEBAR:
    The Parking Puzzle - Supply vs. Demand in San Diego

    As San Diego grapples with its complex parking challenges highlighted in the Grand Jury's "Parking Roulette" report, a fundamental tension between parking supply and demand continues to shape the city's urban landscape.

    By the Numbers

  17. Vehicle Ownership: The average San Diego household owns 2 cars, with the largest segment of residents having exactly 2 vehicles. 

    Downtown Capacity: Downtown San Diego alone contains approximately 55,000 parking spaces, with thousands more scattered throughout the city. 

    Metered Spaces: The city manages 3,811 paid parking meters representing 5,332 spaces, which generate millions in annual revenue. 

    Parklet Conversion: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of parking spaces have been converted to outdoor dining "parklets," with permits for a 200-square-foot parklet (the size of a typical parking space) costing $2,000-$6,000 for a two-year period

Competing Forces

The parking equation in San Diego is being reshaped by several competing trends:

Factors Increasing Demand

  • Population growth in the metropolitan area
  • Tourism recovery post-pandemic
  • High rate of vehicle ownership (2 cars per household average)
  • New commercial and residential development

Factors Reducing Supply

  • Elimination of minimum parking requirements for multifamily developments in Transit Priority Areas (enacted March 2019)
  • Removal of parking requirements for businesses in Transit Priority Areas and commercial neighborhoods (effective January 2022)
  • Conversion of on-street parking to outdoor dining "parklets" under the permanent "Spaces as Places" program
  • Reallocation of street space to bike lanes and pedestrian improvements

Potential Balancing Factors

  • Decreasing vehicle ownership among younger residents, with the percentage of renters aged 15-34 owning vehicles dropping from 33.7% in 2009 to 30.7% in 2016
  • Improved public transit options, including the Mid-Coast Trolley extension
  • Growth in ride-sharing, bike-sharing, and micro-mobility options
  • Increased housing near transit, which studies show leads to lower rates of car ownership

The Economic Equation

The cost of providing parking significantly impacts housing affordability and business viability:

  • Adding parking can increase the cost of building one apartment by as much as $90,000
  • Restaurants pay between $2,000-$6,000 annually for permits to maintain outdoor dining in former parking spaces
  • Parking districts in San Diego have accumulated substantial reserves - as much as $17.8 million as of 2016 - from parking revenues

As San Diego continues implementing its Climate Action Plan and pursuing more sustainable transportation options, the tension between parking supply and demand will remain a central challenge for city planners, businesses, and residents alike 

Sources

Official Government Sources

  1. City of San Diego. (2022). "Transit Priority Area Multifamily Residential Parking Standards." City of San Diego Official Website. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/transportation/mobility/tpa

  2. City of San Diego. (2022). "Parking Reform." City of San Diego Official Website. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/transportation/mobility/parking-reform

  3. City of San Diego. (2025). "Community Parking Districts." City of San Diego Official Website. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/districts

  4. City of San Diego. (2025). "Parking Enforcement & Rules." City of San Diego Official Website. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/enforcement

  5. Port of San Diego. (2025). "Free Parking Locations." Port of San Diego. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.portofsandiego.org/coming-and-going/parking/free-parking-locations

  6. San Diego County Civil Grand Jury. (2025). "Parking Roulette in the City of San Diego." San Diego County. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/grandjury/reports/2024-2025/parking-meters/4-24-25-%20Parking%20Meters-%20Final%20Approval.pdf

News Sources

  1. Maciag, M. (2021, June 14). "Vehicle Ownership in U.S. Cities Data and Map." Governing. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.governing.com/archive/car-ownership-numbers-of-vehicles-by-city-map.html

  2. NBC San Diego. (2021, April 30). "Parking or Parklets: Post-Pandemic, Will San Diego Still Eat in the Street?" Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/coronavirus/parking-or-parklets-post-pandemic-will-san-diego-still-eat-in-the-street/2592225/

  3. NBC San Diego. (2025, February 1). "Parking meter rates in city of San Diego double." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-parking-meter-rates-double/3739800/

  4. KPBS. (2021, July 13). "San Diego Restaurants Get A Reprieve For Parklets." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/jul/13/san-diego-restaurants-get-reprieve-parklets/

  5. KPBS. (2025, February 6). "San Diego eyes changes to manage parking demand." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.kpbs.org/news/economy/2025/02/06/san-diego-street-parking-meter-changes

  6. Planetizen. (2022, January 18). "San Diego Approves Permanent Outdoor Dining." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.planetizen.com/news/2021/11/115135-san-diego-approves-permanent-outdoor-dining

  7. ValuePenguin. (2024, October 31). "Car Ownership Statistics in the U.S." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.valuepenguin.com/auto-insurance/car-ownership-statistics

  8. Weisberg, L. (2022, January 8). "Permits for permanent outdoor dining now available for San Diego restaurateurs." San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-01-07/permits-for-permanent-outdoor-dining-now-available-for-san-diego-restaurateurs

  9. Weisberg, L. (2021, October 27). "Like dining on the street? San Diego decides to make pandemic experiment permanent for restaurants." San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.lajollalight.com/news/story/2021-10-27/like-dining-on-the-street-san-diego-decides-to-make-pandemic-experiment-permanent-for-restaurants

Organizations and Data Sources

  1. Circulate San Diego. (2023). "City of San Diego's Parking Rules." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.circulatesd.org/city_of_san_diegos_parking_rules?show=full-report

  2. Data USA. (2025). "San Diego, CA." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/san-diego-ca

  3. MuniStandards. (2019, March 7). "San Diego (City) Parking Requirements." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.munistandards.com/ca/san-diego/parking-requirements/

  4. National Apartment Association. (2024). "The Transformation of Parking." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://naahq.org/transformation-parking

  5. Northern California Section of the American Planning Association. (2023, October 20). "San Diego housing policy breaks barriers to infill housing." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://norcalapa.org/2023/10/san-diego-housing-policy-breaks-barriers-to-infill-housing-in-transit-priority-areas/

  6. Parking Reform Network. (2025). "Reforms in San Diego, CA." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://parkingreform.org/mandates-map/city_detail/SanDiego_CA.html

  7. Steadily. (2025, February 5). "Residential Zoning Laws and Regulations San Diego, CA in 2025." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.steadily.com/blog/residential-zoning-laws-regulations-san-diego

  8. TransitCenter. (2019, August 13). "Abolish Parking Minimums." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://transitcenter.org/abolishparkingminimums/


SIDEBAR: Beyond Parking - San Diego's Transit Options and Coverage

Public Transit Coverage

MTS Service Area: The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) serves a vast area of approximately 570 square miles of urbanized parts of San Diego County, as well as rural areas of East County, covering a total of 3,240 square miles and serving about 3 million people.

Transit Network:

  • Trolley System: San Diego's light rail Trolley connects downtown with East County, UC San Diego, South Bay, and the Mexico border with 5 lines covering 65 miles and 62 stations.
  • Bus Network: MTS operates almost 100 fixed bus routes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service.
  • North County Services: The North County Transit District (NCTD) operates the COASTER train along the coast and the SPRINTER light rail in northern San Diego County.

Ridership: MTS reported over 75.6 million passenger trips during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a 10.4% increase over the previous year. On average, MTS serves approximately 250,000 passengers each weekday.

Transit Fares

Bus & Trolley:

  • Regular adult one-way fare: $2.50
  • Reduced fare (seniors, disabled, Medicare, youth): $1.25
  • Youths 18 and under: Free with Youth PRONTO card
  • Children 5 and under: Free (up to two children with a paying passenger)

Regional Passes:

  • Regional Pass (SPRINTER, BREEZE, MTS Bus, Trolley, Rapid): Adult $6 day/$72 month
  • Premium Regional Pass (includes express services): Adult $7 day/$100 month
  • COASTER Regional Pass (includes all services): Adult $12 day/$165 month

Payment Methods: Riders can use the PRONTO card or mobile app, which offers "Best Fare" guarantees - you'll never pay more than a Day Pass in a day or Month Pass in a month, regardless of how many trips you take.

Rideshare Services

Coverage: Uber and Lyft are available throughout the greater San Diego area, including all suburbs and the airport.

Average Costs:

  • Standard rideshare (UberX/Lyft): Starting at approximately $4.00 within city limits
  • Airport to downtown: Around $25-34 one-way
  • San Diego International Airport to Gaslamp Quarter (2.9 miles): Average $22.45, equivalent to $7.74 per mile - the most expensive per-mile airport ride in the U.S.
  • Driver earnings: San Diego Uber drivers make approximately $15.68 per hour before expenses, slightly below the national average of $16.02

Fees and Surcharges:

  • Airport surcharge: $3.00 for trips to/from San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • CBX Airport surcharge: $2.10
  • California Driver Benefits Fee: $0.50 added to all Lyft rides

Comparing Costs: 5-Mile Trip Comparison

Transportation Mode Approximate Cost Travel Time Notes
Public Transit (Bus/Trolley) $2.50 30-45 min Includes unlimited transfers for 2 hours with PRONTO card
UberX/Lyft $12-15 15-20 min Subject to surge pricing during peak demand
Taxi $15-20 15-20 min Fixed rates regardless of demand
Personal Vehicle $3-5 (gas + wear) 15-20 min Parking fees: $2-6/hour in metered spots

Transit vs. Car Ownership

Despite San Diego's public transit network, the city remains largely car-dependent:

  • Average car ownership in San Diego: 2 cars per household
  • Compared to metro areas in the Northeastern U.S., San Diego has significantly higher vehicle ownership rates

The city is actively working to address this imbalance through policies that encourage transit-oriented development, eliminate parking requirements near transit stops, and improve the quality and frequency of public transportation services.

Sources for Public Transit and Rideshare Services Sidebar

Public Transit Sources

  1. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. (2024, September 23). "About MTS." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sdmts.com/about/about-mts

  2. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. (2024, August 22). "MTS Ridership Jumped by 10 Percent in Fiscal Year 2024." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/media-center/news-releases/mts-ridership-jumped-10-percent-fiscal-year-2024

  3. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. (2025, January 27). "Trolley." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley

  4. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. (2025, February 10). "Fare Chart." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sdmts.com/fares/fare-chart

  5. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. (2025, February 14). "PRONTO - Reloadable Fare Card." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.sdmts.com/fares/pronto

  6. PRONTO San Diego. (2025). "San Diego's Regional Fare System for Public Transit." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.ridepronto.com/

  7. North County Transit District. (2018, October 31). "Bus & Train Fares + Passes." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://gonctd.com/fares/fares-passes/

  8. Voice of San Diego. (2022, March 16). "San Diego Subsidizes Transit Less Than Most U.S. Cities. That's an Opportunity." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://voiceofsandiego.org/2017/12/20/san-diego-subsidizes-transit-less-u-s-cities-thats-opportunity/

Rideshare Services Sources

  1. Lyft. (2025). "San Diego Area Ride Costs." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.lyft.com/pricing/SAN

  2. Lyft. (2025). "San Diego." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/san-diego-ca

  3. Uber. (2025). "Uber in San Diego, CA | A Guide to Getting Around in San Diego." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/san-diego/

  4. RideGuru. (2025). "Rideshares, Uber, Lyft, Ola, Didi available in San Diego, California." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://ride.guru/cities/san-diego-california-united-states-of-america

  5. RideGuru. (2019, April 16). "Uber Rates San Diego." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://ride.guru/lounge/p/uber-rates-san-diego

  6. UpHail. (2025). "Uber, Lyft, Taxi in San Diego, CA | Rideshare & Taxi Near Me." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://uphail.com/us/ca/san-diego/

  7. FinanceBuzz. (2023, August 7). "Airports With the Most Expensive Uber and Lyft Rides." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://financebuzz.com/most-expensive-airport-rideshare-cities

Vehicle Ownership and Demographics Sources

  1. Data USA. (2025). "San Diego, CA." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://datausa.io/profile/geo/san-diego-ca

  2. ValuePenguin. (2024, October 31). "Car Ownership Statistics in the U.S." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.valuepenguin.com/auto-insurance/car-ownership-statistics

  3. National Apartment Association. (2024). "The Transformation of Parking." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://naahq.org/transformation-parking

Outdoor Dining and Parking Related Sources

  1. San Diego Union-Tribune. (2021, October 27). "Like dining on the street? San Diego decides to make pandemic experiment permanent for restaurants." Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.lajollalight.com/news/story/2021-10-27/like-dining-on-the-street-san-diego-decides-to-make-pandemic-experiment-permanent-for-restaurants

  2. NBC San Diego. (2021, April 30). "Parking or Parklets: Post-Pandemic, Will San Diego Still Eat in the Street?" Retrieved May 3, 2025, from https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/coronavirus/parking-or-parklets-post-pandemic-will-san-diego-still-eat-in-the-street/2592225/



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