Parking Meters Free For Motorists In Long Beach Following Massive Power Outage
LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Officials announced on Friday that street parking meters in the downtown area of Long Beach will be free to motorists through the weekend.
On July 15, thousands of residents were left without power for several days after an underground explosion occurred within Southern California Edison vaults.
As a result, city officials have declared a parking meter holiday to counteract the inconvenience of the outage.
"We know that the power outage negatively affected all who call downtown Long Beach home, including our businesses that contribute to a thriving downtown," Mayor Robert Garcia said. "By having a parking meter holiday, we are encouraging everyone to come shop, eat and enjoy all that downtown Long Beach has to offer."
Two-hour limits at street parking meters, along with 24-minute limits in green zones will still be enforced, officials said.
Limits will also be enforced at red, white, yellow and blue curbs.
City Place garages will continue to be free for the first two-hours.
Free street parking will be offered until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
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