Albuquerque's New Approach To The Old Parking Meter

The city will gain new revenue from its attempt to stop employees from parking in front of downtown storefronts.

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July 18, 2006, 1:00 PM PDT

"The city of Albuquerque is betting that its new Downtown parking meters along Central Avenue will help retailers by curbing all-day parking by business employees and freeing up more parking for shoppers.

But business owners disagree over whether the new policy is a boon or a further deterrent to shop in an already struggling economic area."

Thanks to Matt Baumann

Read the full story: City, Downtown business at odds over meters' effects

Friday, July 14, 2006 in New Mexico Business Weekly

Community / Economic Development Transportation New Mexico

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