The usage of multi-space meters on 4th Street between Hermosa Avenue and Temple Avenue has been delayed until further notice.
Previously, it was expected that implementation of the new meters would begin Nov. 15, according to Jennifer Carey of Public Works.
The Department of Public Works is currently reevaluating existing parking meter zones in order to “cut down on resident concerns while performing what the City asked of us,” Carey said.
Businesses and residents in the area will be notified by mail once the reevaluation is complete.
Parking meters on 4th Street mean that I will no longer patronize the businesses on that part of the street, including Lola’s, the Art Theatre and wine bar, the Socialist, Noodles, and any of the retro shops. This will be another part of Long Beach to which I’ll just say goodbye, just like I said goodbye to Shoreline Village, and the Shoreline Aquatic Park when they started charging for parking.