The Public Works Department is teaming up with the Park Street Business Association and West Alameda Business Association to conduct a parking meter study. The first step is surveying local users of the city’s meters.

The survey’s aim is "to better support our shopping districts; protect our environment from unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions; and afford shoppers clearer, easier, and more convenient access to parking," the city said in a press release.

The city stated that it needs help identifying visitors’ and shoppers’ needs in the downtown areas. The survey takes about three minutes to complete; it will remain open until March 2.

Take the online survey at http://alamedaca.gov/public-works/metered-parking-survey.

Call Alan Ta at 747-7946 or email him at ata@alamedca.gov with questions or concerns.