City's newest ramp deemed safe and secure. Written By: Post Bulletin staff reports | 7:06 pm, Jul. 6, 2021 × The city's new parking ramp near the intersection of First Avenue and First Street Southeast was slated to include housing, but city officials say more study is needed to determine if the structure will handle the added load. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com) Rochester’s newest parking ramp is open once again. Evaluation and construction in the ramp on the northwest corner of First Street Southeast and First Avenue Southeast is complete. The parking ramp closed June 10 to facilitate the work. The structure has been inspected, and city officials report that it's safe and secure for ongoing parking activities.