I was waiting for the “parking connection” and the Charlie Rangel scandal. It has happened. Seems he parked an unregistered Mercedes in one of the two parking spaces he is allocated at the Capitol and left it there for four … Continue reading →

From Mark; After reading all the stories and blogs about all the multi-million dollar parking deals, and city’s plugging their million $ budget holes by increasing meter rates I thought this was interesting.     “$804 was collected from the meters last year and … Continue reading →

I know, I know – I'm not a particular fan of electric cars. The technology just isn't there. Sorry sports fans, but it's not. The new GM Chevy Volt is going to cost $41000 stripped and $45000 with some "accessories." … Continue reading →

In my head cold driven ravings below I opine that Privitization of on street parking and parking in general as it has been done in Chicago and other places may be bad public policy. Correspondent Mark commented and his bon … Continue reading →

Paul Barter, Assistant Professor in the LKY School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has a "infrastructure blog" and holds forth on all things dealing with infrastructure here. He talks about Shoup's theories and evokes a … Continue reading →

I reported below that I was considering the “Baghdad by the Bay” award for the New York State Legislature for passing a bill that would essentially stop booting and towing cars belonging to parking scofflaws in the State. I now … Continue reading →

Santa Monica, CA, has a refurbished parking structure that supports its new Santa Monica Place shopping mall. They have commissioned “Parking Lot Art” for the outside. Personally I think this type of art is great – Our garage designers are … Continue reading →

I have a cold and not really up for blogging today, however I feel like I have to comment on the parking world so here goes, sniffles and all. PPP and Public Policy I have been following the Pittsburgh and … Continue reading →

From Peter Guest in the UK I don’t know if you have “Bob a Job” week in the states; it was a traditional way of the Boy Scouts raising money by sending out the little darlings to raise money by … Continue reading →

You know what I think of giving “free” parking based on the type of car you drive. I think its idiotic. Here’s an article about some “green” activity in Nashville. Correspondent Mark nails it: Proposals like this always get me.  … Continue reading →