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In Development Plan, NYCHA Commits to Keeping Parking Perks
It's easy to see why the New York City Housing Authority's recent proposal to develop new housing on some of its property in Manhattan has aroused strong passions.
March 26, 2013
Parking Madness: Louisville vs. San Diego
This week we're really getting into the thick of our Parking Madness tournament, the hunt for the worst parking crater in an American downtown.
March 26, 2013
Parking Madness: Los Angeles vs. Dallas
Streetsblog's own "Sweet 16" of the worst downtown parking craters in America -- Parking Madness! -- continues today with two cities that grew up in the auto age.
March 25, 2013
Parking Madness: Tulsa vs. Philly
Parking Madness, our hunt for the worst parking crater in an American downtown, continues today with two formidable contenders.
March 22, 2013
Planning Commission Approves Manhattan Core Parking Regulation Changes
Yesterday, the City Planning Commission approved modifications to off-street parking regulations in the Manhattan Core, below East 96th Street and West 110th Street. Significant changes to the city's only parking maximums, which have helped cut down on traffic in the city's congested core since 1982, are on track for final approval from the City Council. Although the final proposal itself has not been released to the public by the Department of City Planning, the commission gave its unanimous approval.
March 21, 2013
Parking Madness Kicks Off With Milwaukee vs. Jersey City – Cast Your Vote!
Earlier this month we asked you: What is the worst parking crater in America? What is the ugliest parking scar draining the life from a downtown?
March 21, 2013
As Vote Nears on Manhattan Parking Reforms, Will Stringer Weigh In?
The Manhattan core parking regulations, most notable for setting limits on parking construction below 96th Street since 1982, have been an effective tool for reducing traffic in New York's congested center. But the rules have also been plagued by loopholes and strange inconsistencies, like the persistence of minimum parking requirements for affordable housing. Recently, the Department of City Planning proposed significant adjustments to the rules, and while community boards have weighed in, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer has yet to say anything on the issue.
March 14, 2013
AAA Still Up to Its Old Tricks Fighting Progressive Transport Policy
A representative of the American Automobile Association was a keynote speaker at this week's National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., the annual gathering of bicycle advocates. There the organization debuted a heartwarming new video reminding drivers to share the road with cyclists.
March 6, 2013
Seeking Submissions: The Worst Parking Crater in an American Downtown
Alright, Streetsblog readers. Send us your best shots.
March 5, 2013
Brooklyn CB 2 Committee Supports PARK Smart for Atlantic, Court, and Smith
On-street parking reform for Atlantic Avenue, Court Street, and Smith Street in Brooklyn moved ahead last night with a 6-0-1 vote from Community Board 2's transportation committee in favor of a new DOT PARK Smart zone. The proposal [PDF], prompted by a request from the owner of Sahadi's, aims to curb traffic and increase on-street parking availability for retail shoppers by allowing meter rates to rise after the first 30 minutes.
February 20, 2013