West Loop's Free Parking Coming To An End As Hundreds More Metered Spots Planned
The $4.75-per-hour spaces have been planned for years but were postponed because of the pandemic. Two aldermen say it's unlikely they can scale it back.
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US Supreme Court won't wade into Chicago parking meter fight
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge from Chicago drivers over hourly meter rates for public parking in the city, in a case that sought to void Chicago's 75-year, $1.15 billion contract with a private equity firm managing the system.
Chicago Selling Its Parking Meters To Morgan Stanley Has Been A Disaster For The City
In retrospect, giving an investment bank complete control over a city's parking meters for 75 years might not be a great idea.
It’s time for Chicago to rid itself of the parasitic parking meter contract
While it’s possible to cope with the horrible parking deal through design and policy, we really need to abolish it altogether.
Chicago Parking Meter Analysis: Renegotiation of parking meter deal saves money and sets stage for future turnaround — MyCuriousCity
By Chrissy Mancini Nichols Mar 18, 2014 This post first appeared at metroplanning.org Executive summary While I was with the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) I analyzed the 2013 Chicago parking meter concession renegotiation and found that the settlement will save the City of Chicago and
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Chicago Parking Meters hit with potential class-action suit for ‘unreasonable 75-year monopoly’ - Chicago Sun-Times
The complaint, filed Wednesday in federal court in Chicago, says the deal with the city has brought increased parking rates and restrictions on other forms of travel.
Driving, er, running advocates mourn the start of metered parking at Montrose Harbor – Streetsblog Chicago
Despite the backlash from those who argued that free, super-convenient parking is a social justice issue, the city installed the pay-and-display boxes, and the meters were activated this morning.
Montrose Harbor Paid Parking Meters Could Help City Turn Profit For First Time In Disastrous Parking Deal’s History, Officials Say
Pay-to-park meters are being installed at two of Montrose Harbor's most popular attractions, as well as in several parts of Lincoln Park.
New Parking Meters at Montrose Beach Spark Divided Reaction Among Chicagoans
One of the last free public parking lots along the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago will see parking meters go into action on Thursday, as city officials look for additional funds to help close budget gaps. The action, agreed to in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s last budget, has encountered criticism, as park-goers say it will reduce accessibility for the public…
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Parking meters at Montrose Harbor could end one of last free Lakefront pleasures - Chicago Sun-Times
‘Surprise’ Plan to Add Metered Parking at Montrose Harbor Has Been
The plan, which was approved by the City Council in November, has drawn outrage from residents and organizations who say the cost of metered parking will limit access to the lakefront. A petition against the meters has gathered thousands of signatures.