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What could a city like New York achieve if it repurposed some of its 3 million curbside parking spots? It could help drivers kick their addictions to cars and avert climate catastrophe, writes Henry Grabar, author of the new book "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World."
Vehicle owners know how hard it is to find an empty spot to put down the car. It’s a constant battle with delivery vans, shared vehicles, and, recently, outdoor establishments. As such, the need for smart curb management is on the rise.
I am not proposing that we rid our streets of the ability to stop or park. What I am seeing, rather, is the need to adapt the way we utilize this scarce resource.
What's your policy? that's the sound nobody wants to hear when they are parking their car. it means you're in trouble. we've learned that one congressman thinks that parking rules are for the little people. politico reports that lou louie gohmert parked his car reserved for the park service. he took the ticket off his windshield and placed it on a police car along with his business card and told an officer, i'm going to a meeting on the hill and i'm the one who oversees the national park services natural resources. now, lawmakers can park in any open curb space when they are on official busi...