Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Parking

Proof That Congestion Pricing Supporters Do Exist in Queens

By Aaron Naparstek | Jan 25, 2008 | 15 Comments

Transportation Alternatives Queens Committee Chair Mike Heffron sends along this report from last night’s traffic commission hearing at York College in Jamaica, Queens. No huge surprise, Assemblymen Andrew Hevesi and Rory Lancman both came out against congestion pricing, citing not enough evidence it would work and demanding transit improvements without explaining where the money would […]

Motorists Dominate UES Parking Workshop

By Brad Aaron | Jan 24, 2008 | 16 Comments

Streetsblog commenter BicyclesOnly attended last night’s DOT neighborhood parking workshop at Temple Israel on E. 75th St. Here is his account (originally posted here): I think I was the only one present (some young and idealistic-looking DoT staff excepted) who did not own a car. I heard so many bad arguments for bad policy that […]

On the Front Lines With “Parking Wars”

By Brad Aaron | Jan 23, 2008 | 10 Comments

With "Reality TV" producers plumbing the depths for every conceivable confrontational scenario, it’s a wonder it took so long to strike the rich vein that is the put-upon motoring public. But thanks to "Parking Wars," the wait is over. This new show, on the A&E Network, follows the Philadelphia Parking Authority as its agents ticket […]

Queens Parking Workshop Turns to Talk of Motorist “Rights”

By Aaron Naparstek | Jan 22, 2008 | 61 Comments

Speaking of the upcoming second round of citywide parking workshops, the summary of Round 1 is now online at the Department of Transportation’s web site. To get a sense of why it’s so essential for non-car owners and livable streets advocates to attend the second round of parking workshops (especially in Queens), download the summary […]

Your Opportunity to Change New York City Parking Policy

By John Kaehny | Jan 22, 2008 | 4 Comments

What if you were given the chance to help erase up to a quarter of the traffic on your neighborhood streets? Would you take it? Transportation Alternatives found that an astounding 45 percent of the traffic in Park Slope and 28 percent in SoHo is cruising for parking. Many other neighborhoods are equally plagued with […]

Streetfilms: Street Star Christine Berthet

By Jason Varone | Jan 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

Today, StreetFilms debuts Street Stars, the first of many planned vignettes for 2008 which will focus on the amazing organizers in our communities who are fighting constructively for livable streets. Hopefully, these Stars will provide a road map for change and inspire others to work to transform their neighborhoods. Their first choice is Christine Berthet, […]

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