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Palo Alto considers parking plans for its downtown
In what city staff promise to be the first of several public meetings on the issue, residents last week considered parking options for downtown Palo Alto, California. The city, like many on the peninsula, imposes a two-hour time limit per spot, but curbside parking on its downtown streets is otherwise free. This policy has contributed […]
Sustainable parking? Catering to commuters and the environment
Whether it’s a major city, popular beach or densely packed college town, sustainable parking comes down to being friendly to the environment, as well as those who work, visit and live nearby. Since parking contributes to greenhouse gasses, sprawl, erosion, and creates giant heat sinks, it’s hard to turn into a plus for the planet. […]
Scooter parking: the legalities can be bumpy
For motorcycle safety month, we decided to take a look at a tiny but growing niche – scooter parking. Motorized scooters such as Vespas have become an increasingly popular way to get about town. Beyond the sheer fun factor, they offer low fuel costs and a petite frame that provides the convenience of parking where […]
License plate recognition tech in NY muni lot
What if parking in a permit-required lot went like this: you pull into the lot, drive to your assigned space, parked, and then just . . . left?
Parking clash in Gainesville, Florida
Who should pay more for parking, owners or renters? Homeowners shouldn’t have to pay to park a car on the street in front of their own house at all, Frank Green told The Gainesville Sun late last month.
Car culture in L.A. on the skids?
Roll down the window/Put down the top/Crank up the Beach Boys baby…/We’re gonna ride it till we just can’t ride it no more, sang Randy Newman in 1984.
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