Transitioning from parking spaces to public places
Now in it’s third year, Park(ing) Day Toronto is serving as the catalyst for the creation of as many as 30 or more installations, whereby spots for cars will instead be used as places for people.
Federal workers return to the parking puzzle | CBC News
The recent return of federal workers to their offices three days a week has more commuters circling the block for scarce parking spots in downtown Ottawa and Gatineau.
Digital Curb Data Deepens Understanding of Urban Activity
Cities around the nation are taking on projects to gather and analyze vast amounts of digital data points related to curb usage. This can enable new forms of delivery and dynamic parking prices.
Houston Street to be transformed with green spaces next month for International Park(ing) Day
Houston Street parking meter spaces will be transformed this week to celebrate International Park(ing) Day and create temporary green spaces for San Antonians and visitors to enjoy.
Fairfax to Consider 'Parking Reimagined' Amendment to Increase Accessible Spaces
Parking reform went into effect in Fairfax County, Virginia, in January, but county officials are considering tweaks to make sure the new regulations don’t lead to a decrease in accessible spaces.
San José, CA to Partner with Umojo to Undertake Downtown Curb Management Utilization Pilot Project
Umojo, a leader in Curb Inventory Management Solutions, announced today that it has been selected by the City of San José, CAas a partner to undertake a curb inventory digitization and management pilot project.
Rethinking roads as public spaces – what NZ cities can learn from Barcelona’s ‘superblock’ urban design
New Zealand tends to focus on big infrastructural projects such as tunnels or light rail to change cities. But there are cheaper ways to add public spaces to urban design.
San Francisco parking crusaders call 311. Their neighbors get tickets
San Francisco has a subculture of parking vigilantes. Frustrated with widespread illegal parking, most of all blocking sidewalks, these residents have taken it upon themselves to report vehicles to the city, often resulting in a parking ticket.
Dallas’ on-street parking plan will help entertainment districts
Dallas City Council should approve the revised on-street parking and curb management policy. The plan will help manage valuable curb space and generate...
In Montreal, SUV Drivers Must Pay Hefty New Fees to Park
Oversized vehicles are devouring street parking spaces in the Canadian city. So one borough’s mayor is fighting back with bigger fees for hefty trucks and SUVs.
Free parking in downtown Paso Robles is here to stay as council repeals paid parking program
At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, members voted 5-0 to repeal the paid parking program after around 2,400 signatures were presented to the city in April.
Councillor wants Ottawa to explore sliding scale for parking ticket fines based on income, vehicle value
Coun. Shawn Menard has asked city of Ottawa staff to examine a "sliding scale for parking fines that is geared to income, or other potential proxies for ability to pay."
Battle brewing between city, Toronto Parking Authority over revenue | CBC News
A battle is brewing between the City of Toronto and one of its own agencies over how to share 10s of millions of dollars in profit generated by publicly-owned parking lots.
Daily Paid Parking Is Coming to Some Sound Transit Lots - The Urbanist
Up to 10 Sound Transit-owned parking facilities -- including at all Link station parking facilities -- could see daily paid parking begin around the time that the Lynnwood Link Extension opens.