Philadelphia needs to manage the return of the car as the pandemic subsides
So far, the message to motorists seems to be: C’mon back. But Philadelphia needs to retain the public space clawed back from the automobile during the pandemic.
This is what New York City streets would look like with 25% less space for cars
Three-quarters of New York’s street space is dedicated to the movement and storage of vehicles. These renderings imagine what else that space could be used for.
The Former CATS Chief Talks Transit Plan Mistakes | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source
In a Q&A with WFAE's Steve Harrison, Ron Tober, the first chief executive of the Charlotte Area Transit System, says the rail plan misses opportunities uptown, by the airport and with Mecklenburg’s northern towns.
Boston City Council Considers Eliminating Parking Requirements for Affordable Housing Developments – StreetsblogMASS
The order responds to recent lawsuits from the owners of Turtle Swamp Brewing and their landlord, Monty Gold, who are exploiting Boston’s parking rules to delay affordable housing development…
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.
I-Team discovers Metro employees parking for free with invalid disabled parking placards
Would;t it be nice to park your car for free? That's something many of us think of when we roll up to a parking meter in the DMV. Well, some Metro employees in Montgomery County have figured out a way to get free parking, and they're using invalid disabled parking placards to do it. That's what the 7News I-Team uncovered after a two-month investigation looking at Metro workers who park outside a bus garage in Bethesda, Maryland. WMATA bus garage.
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…
Sidewalk Labs launches Pebble, a sensor that uses real-time data to manage city parking
Sidewalk Labs, Alphabet’s urban innovation organization, has announced the launch of Pebble, a vehicle sensor that’s designed to help manage parking in cities by providing real-time parking and curb availability data. Here’s how it works: Small spherical sensors are stuck to the ground on parking s…
Parking Requirements Are Not a Useful Bargaining Chip for Increasing Affordable Housing – Streetsblog California
Opponents of A.B. 1401 concede that parking requirements are bad policy, but worry that removing them will undermine affordable housing production. Evidence suggests that’s not the case.
'Kicking you when you're down': Many cancer patients pay dearly for parking
Parking at some prestigious cancer centers can run into hundreds of dollars. The overlooked cost is finally drawing scrutiny from hospital administrators.
Kew Gardens garage could be sustainable | Queenswide | qchron.com
The proposed Kew Gardens parking garage could be the first in New York City to be certified for its sustainability.Project architects revealed the goal of achieving Parksmart-certified status to the
Philly may cut its parking tax to lure visitors back to town
City Councilmember Cherelle Parker hopes lowering the parking tax would get more parking lot and garage workers back to work and also help the hospitality and entertainment industries recover.
Dozens of St. Petersburg businesses apply for parking space street dining program permit
The city's expansion of outdoor dining into the street helped restaurants lower indoor capacity, keep people safe and not lose customers through the pandemic.
Kush: A simple solution to downtown Scottsdale’s parking debate
For several years, the so-called parking problem in downtown Scottsdale has been the Cause Celebre among many downtown business owners, especially by a certain galley owner.
The cry has been that …
The Hidden Impacts of Vehicle Parking and Parking Policy
A new study from Move Minnesota breaks down parking's impact on our climate, housing, racial justice, and the local economy. What would it look like to turn that research into action?