Full Council Approves Parking Permit Bill
The fate of residential permit parking is now in Albany’s hands. The vote was 40–8. State Senator Daniel Squadron, who is sponsoring the legislation with Assemblymember Joan Millman, said the following in a statement: “This legislation empowers communities that want parking permits while protecting small businesses, reducing congestion and helping fund our subways and buses….
The fate of residential permit parking is now in Albany’s hands. The vote was 40–8. State Senator Daniel Squadron, who is sponsoring the legislation with Assemblymember Joan Millman, said the following in a statement: “This legislation empowers communities that want parking permits while protecting small businesses, reducing congestion and helping fund our subways and buses. It’s a win for communities, a win for quality of life, and a win for New York…Now, the state must pass this bill — and give communities real choice.”
I can see both sides of the argument. If I was a resident living in the area surrounding the arena, I would probably want this concession. On the other hand, having lived in Los Angeles for years, I know what a hassle preferential parking can be. Every L.A. resident has experienced this: you find a place to park your car, get out to read the long list of rules regarding parking listed on the sign. You read it twice. You think you’re okay. You return to your car to find a ticket.
The problem with preferential parking is that EVERYONE wants it. If you think it’s hard to find a parking spot in Manhattan now, just wait…
I can see both sides of the argument. If I was a resident living in the area surrounding the arena, I would probably want this concession. On the other hand, having lived in Los Angeles for years, I know what a hassle preferential parking can be. Every L.A. resident has experienced this: you find a place to park your car, get out to read the long list of rules regarding parking listed on the sign. You read it twice. You think you’re okay. You return to your car to find a ticket.
The problem with preferential parking is that EVERYONE wants it. If you think it’s hard to find a parking spot in Manhattan now, just wait…
I know of 2 other cities with RPP’s – Boston and Hoboken. The fee is nominal, like around $35 a year? RPP’s would be good for neighborhoods close to subway stations, where commuters come in and take all the spaces.
I know of 2 other cities with RPP’s – Boston and Hoboken. The fee is nominal, like around $35 a year? RPP’s would be good for neighborhoods close to subway stations, where commuters come in and take all the spaces.
the arena is going to have a lot of parking. Do people look for parking in Hell’s Kitchen when they go to a game at MSG?
If Albany passes this, and I imagine they will since it means more revenue, it will be interesting to see the backlash once people realize it is just another license they will have to pay for.
the arena is going to have a lot of parking. Do people look for parking in Hell’s Kitchen when they go to a game at MSG?
If Albany passes this, and I imagine they will since it means more revenue, it will be interesting to see the backlash once people realize it is just another license they will have to pay for.
give communities the choice of keeping people out? Hell yes! But the streets are supposed to be public, except in private enclaves such as Seagate or Forest Hills Gardens. In those areas the property owners pay for street repairs and snow removal.
I don’t like the gated community overtones of this. And who is to say how much the city will eventually charge for your special sticker that lets you park on your own street? -Or how big the fine is if you forget to renew on time? More fees and fines are not my idea of a better tomorrow.
“residency” in two states?
I certainly hope that RPP’s will only be given to cars registered to an address in the area, not in Florida or Pennsylvania or North Carolina. That’s only fair.