Street Parking

San Francisco Looks At Converting Parking to Public Space

Inspired by the home-grown Park(ing) Day parking spot conversion event, the city of San Francisco is launching a pilot project to convert street parking in its North Beach neighborhood to outdoor dining areas and public spaces.
16 February 2010 - 12:00pm
San Francisco Chronicle

Parking For Dollars

Los Angeles explores the possibility of selling off parking garages to manage a budget crisis.
1 February 2010 - 2:00pm
Los Angeles Times

Solar-Powered Parking Meter Considered

Austin joins cities across the U.S. and elsewhere in shifting away from individually-metered spaces and towards pay stations in an effort to increase revenue and efficiencies.
5 March 2009 - 9:00am
Austin American-Statesman

Too Many Cars, Not Enough Driveways in Austin

A suburban city near Austin tried to beautify with a parking ordinance, but city leaders are rethinking it.
21 February 2009 - 5:00am
Austin American-Statesman

Networked Parking System Alerts Drivers to Free Spots

New technologies promise to revolutionize the hunt for a parking spot in big cities like San Francisco. Donald Shoup is along for the ride.
14 July 2008 - 12:00pm
The New York Times

Transit Ridership Creates New Problem -- Clogged Parking Lots

Maryland's transit parking lots are overflowing into nearby neighborhoods, as buses, park-and-rides, and even their long-derided light rail, fill up.
26 June 2008 - 11:00am
The Baltimore Sun

Handicapped Spots on Residential Streets?

A struggle in Newburyport, Mass., poses an interesting question- should residential neighborhoods have handicapped street parking for residents who need it?
20 June 2008 - 1:00pm
The Daily News of Newburyport

The Importance Of Street Parking

New research from the University of Connecticut shows that on-street parking is a key ingredient in a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly downtown.
19 May 2008 - 10:00am
The Hartford Courant

New Bike Lanes Proposed in San Francisco

Officials in San Francisco are floating a plan that would add 34 more miles of bike lanes to the city, nearly doubling its current stock. The addition would require the removal of street parking and could take over some traffic lanes.
27 March 2008 - 11:00am
The San Francisco Chronicle
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