San Diego Automotive Museum attendance drops following paid parking
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Museums that rely on tourism and walk-in traffic are feeling the impact of the city’s new paid parking program, with the San Diego Automotive Museum reporting a sharp decline in attendance.
Breakdown
- Museum attendance has dropped 38% since paid parking began 28s
- Revenue is down 20%, and 10% of members and volunteers have left 37s
- Negative feedback and vandalism have increased since January 5th 48s
- Staff hours and management are being adjusted due to lost revenue 1m 10s
- Longtime volunteers are leaving due to distant parking requirements 1m 31s