The Winthrop Street parking lot in Mansfield is a place of utter chaos during rush hour. Actually, any interval that the train comes in to drop off or pick up commuters makes the entire area almost unreachable to other traffic.

Commuters have been a popular issue with downtown parking plans and issues. Plans are in the works to create better parking options, but they are long-term solutions that are very far away from becoming reality.

But when is the worst time to try to get to through that area?

Is it rush hour, in the morning or later in the evening?