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City working on updating downtown parking
A suggestion that was recently passed by council is a downtown parking app that will allow users to pay for parking and will help identify available meters.
Mayor Brown reveals proposals for transforming Mohawk Parking Ramp
On Friday morning, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown revealed a number of proposals submitted for the site.
Dillon moving forward with paid overnight parking system | SummitDaily.com
Dillon is pushing ahead with plans to introduce a new paid parking model for individuals hoping to leave their cars in town-owned lots overnight, a move intended to help to address issues in the lots...
Affordable housing bills move out of committee, but not without changes
A key committee of the General Assembly advanced legislation Wednesday that would require municipalities to open more affordable housing -- or face consequences -- but gutted another controversial bill that would have allowed multi-family housing to be developed near train stations without special approval from local officials.
Dublin City Council to trial on the spot fines for parking illegally in bus and cycle lanes
The parking fines will run in tandem with other initiatives such as clamping and towing.
'Sensible price' or too much? Portsmouth sets final vote on doubling parking fines
The proposed parking fine hike would increase fines for people who overstay their time at downtown parking meters from $15 to $35.
Parklet spaces offer lifeline for businesses, unique experience...
‘Cool, Fun and Beautiful’ Charleston is often compared to European cities, with its ocean breezes, historic buildings lining narrow streets and array of cuisines. One of the missing pieces has been space to enjoy dinner or drinks in the open air, but as the pandemic locked restaurant-goers out of restaurants and cafes, it created an […]
Teardown for What?
As Salt Lake City's population booms, neighborhoods find themselves in a losing battle against 'densi-fication.'
The opposite of just: Subsidized driving and the burden of climate change
How, in the middle of a climate crisis, does it make sense to make driving artificially cheap by refusing to charge drivers the full cost it imposes on society? And how can subsidizing driving be considered “just” when it threatens the futures not only of people with far fewer resources around the world, but also future generations, who don’t have a say in the matter at all?
Colorado mayor wants all electric car chargers to be universal
Shore town’s expanded parking fees anger some residents who say they now have to pay
Starting Saturday in Belmar, several new blocks will be subject to parking fees using the ParkMobile app.
Hartsfield-Jackson to Open New ATL West Parking Deck
Parking sets the stage for a new Common Council's relationship with police — Tone Madison
Taking parking enforcement out of the Madison Police Department may open greater windows of opportunity.
ANALYSIS: DOT’s Permanent Open Streets Will Depend on its Definition of ‘Compromise’ – Streetsblog New York City
Whose compromise? Our compromise!
Berkeley allocates large investment for affordable housing project near BART – East Bay Times
Berkeley City Council approved of the single largest investment to affordable housing–for a project to be located near two BART stations.
How one Philly 'streetery' experiment became a victim of its own success
As a popular dining destination faces city orders to rebuild a costly outdoor dining setup, advocates call for a clearer plan for opening up streets.
A Recipe for Achieving Real Housing Affordability
Smart policies can ensure that low- and moderate-income households can find suitable housing in good neighborhoods where transportation costs are low. The research is clear: upzoning works.
How Moscow fights traffic jams
For almost a decade, Moscow has ranked first in the world’s road congestion rankings. What is the Russian capital doing to overcome the problem and why is it not working?
After easing off-street parking requirement, Pittsburgh considers move to limit curb cuts
Pittsburgh officials are working to reduce the number of driveways required for new townhouses in the city. Creating off-street parking requires a curb cut and makes walking on sidewalk potentially dangerous, Councilwoman Deb Gross said Tuesday during a council committee meeting. Under a proposed change in the local zoning law
D.C. is working on a futuristic plan: Less parking, taller buildings and a transformed city
The massive Comprehensive Plan could have immediate effects and also lays out a vision for the city's future policies on land use, transportation, education and more.
City of Charleston looks at effort to waive parking requirements for businesses
The City of Charleston may be looking to get rid of minimum parking requirements for businesses on King Street. The proposal, brought on by a city councilman, hopes to bring the heart of the historic district back on its feet.
No Parking Here
Los Angeles has the space to solve it's housing and transportation problems, it just needs right priorities. LA County has more than 110,000 acres of parking, enough to pave over Manhattan 7.5 times. Turning 10% of these parking spaces into homes could easily satisfy the current 550,000 home deficit for low-income renters. More than $1 Billion is spent every year just building new parking in Los Angeles.
To slow 'doubles to dorms' trend, New Orleans might keep Uptown parking restrictions | News | nola.com
The New Orleans City Council came a step closer Thursday to permanently changing parking rules in the university area Uptown, a move designed to limit the ability of developers to
Why good design and excessive car parking just don’t mix
For the UK planning system, car parking is like a drug it can’t give up, writes Jonny Anstead
Perspective | Why are the liberals of Takoma Park suing to protect a piece of asphalt?
The notoriously liberal enclave puts a parking lot on a pedestal while opposing a development residents say would harm their beloved co-op.
New York Beach Town Faces Millions in Bills for Mismanaged Past
“If Long Beach was a business, it wouldn’t be in business.”
Parking Ticket Equity Study
St. Paul could eliminate requirement that developers include parking with new projects
People are already expressing strong feelings about the possible reduction or removal of parking minimums.
When Parking Is Punitive
Op-ed: Data on parking tickets, mobility deserts, and dynamic pricing can help cities move away from a punitive system and towards one with equity and accessibility woven throughout.