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It would appear that when nearby building construction began, the construction company was somehow allowed to comendeer one of the lots designated for commuter and public parking. This left only one lot open and available. The open lot is consistently dirty, covered with overgrown foliage, is in horrible disrepair with enormous potholes (pictured) that have caused damage to vehicles, faded paint lines that make spaces hard to see, a maze-like layout, and is, frankly, extremely unsafe. Especially at night, despite some apparently new flood lights. Besides the awful lot conditions, this lot is shared by businesses, commuters, and downtown visitors. Ever since the second lot was taken over by construction crews, this lot is consistently full by 8am. There is simply not enough space for all of the people and businesses that rely on this already struggling lot. Drivers end up parking in lanes rather than designated parking spaces, making the lot impossible to navigate. But what other choice do they have? Of the other four commuter lots, NONE were opened to accommodate for the lot closed for construction workers. It is especially upsetting to see that all of these closed lots are much better maintained than the one open lot. My suggestion is this: fix your lot by patching these enormous potholes, repainting, and removing obstacles to parking (see image of fence sections stored in lot spaces) and at least open another lot for commuters, businesses, and tourists to use. It would also be a good idea to include these lots in the parking patrol routes to monitor conditions and report issues. It is, frankly, shocking to see parking enforcement at work one block over on Tamalpias Avenue, yet these lot conditions have persisted for months now.