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Long gone are the days when parking was a free-for-all. Parking has become a highly regulated industry for many reasons: it creates major revenue for municipalities; there’s a need for equal access for the disabled, accommodations are made for cultural events like concerts or Sunday church; and parking security must be formalized to monitor unauthorized personnel in sensitive places like schools and hospitals.

But our posts about parking regulations do more than just bring you the latest. We aim to give you context, simple breakdowns complicated jargon, and answer your questions. Are you wondering about whether you need to pay for parking if you have a disabled placard? How many accessible spaces businesses must provide for disabled employees or customers? The difference between loading, standing, and stopping? Read, comment, ask.

10-Year-Old Saves Cyclist, Brings Awareness To Need for Safe Cycling

10-Year-Old Saves Cyclist, Brings Awareness To Need for Safe Cycling

June 22, 2012

June 22, 2012 — Last week, a 10-year-old girl was struck by a car after running into the street to pull a young boy riding a bike to safety. While the boy was safely directed on to the sidewalk, a 1927 Model T hit the girl before she could join him. The girl, whose identity […]

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New York Incentivizes Cleaner Streets With Reduced Parking Restrictions

New York Incentivizes Cleaner Streets With Reduced Parking Restrictions

June 20, 2012

Reduced parking restrictions in Brooklyn’s 7th district (via nyc.gov). June 20, 2012 — For drivers in parts of Sunset Park and Greenwood Heights, finding parking just got a bit easier. The Brooklyn Department of Transportation announced on June 15th that alternate side parking in Brooklyn’s 7th district will be suspended starting Monday, June 25th. The announcement […]

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Avoiding Rush Hour for a Cash Reward

Avoiding Rush Hour for a Cash Reward

June 15, 2012

Balaji Prabhakar is a Stanford professor who developed the idea for an incentive-driven traffic alleviation program. June 15, 2012 — If given the choice between a fine for getting in a traffic jam or a prize for avoiding one, which would you prefer? Drivers obviously choose the latter every time, but this question is the […]

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Rhode Island Institutes Parking Spaces for Motorcycles

Rhode Island Institutes Parking Spaces for Motorcycles

June 14, 2012

June 14, 2012 — Stencils like this will soon be used in Rhode Island parking lots after the passage of a new law requiring parking spots designated for motorcycles (via MyParkingSign.com) Rhode Island recently passed a law that will require the creation of motorcycle parking spots in the lots of state buildings. The law will […]

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New York City May Privatize 81,800 Parking Meters

New York City May Privatize 81,800 Parking Meters

June 11, 2012

June 11, 2012 — New York City may be privatizing a large quantity of its parking meters in an effort to increase capital. The Department of Transportation opened the market for companies, accepting formal applications from various corporations due July 31, 2012. Privately-owned meters may mean increased parking rates for New York City residents (via MyParkingSign.com) The […]

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The Lone Star State Raises Speed Limit on Interstate Highways

The Lone Star State Raises Speed Limit on Interstate Highways

June 7, 2012

Signs like these are replacing 70mph signs across Texas over the next few weeks.  Texas is known for some of the highest speeds in the United States. In some areas of eastern Texas, limits on the highways reach as high as 80mph. Interstate speeds have traditionally been posted at 70mph, but that is beginning to […]

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Brooklyn Urges Nets Fans to Forgo Driving In Favor of Public Transportation

Brooklyn Urges Nets Fans to Forgo Driving In Favor of Public Transportation

June 4, 2012

  Via MyParkingSign.com June 4, 2012 — It is not uncommon to crawl down the streets of New York City eyeing parking signs, looking for that lucky spot of gold. Of course, if you don’t have a NYC parking permit, or you happen to be caught in the crossfires of street-cleaning, this quest becomes harder. […]

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3 Reasons Why You Should Obey Sign Laws

3 Reasons Why You Should Obey Sign Laws

June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012 — Traffic signs are posted for safety but are often ignored by even the most seasoned drivers. While ignoring some signs can result in a ticket or no consequence at all, it is important to remember the game of Russian roulette you play every time you run a stop sign. We’ve compiled a […]

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Handicap Parking Gets Another Boost with License Plate Detection Software

Handicap Parking Gets Another Boost with License Plate Detection Software

May 30, 2012

Overstay your parking spot? New technology will alert the police and result in a fine. (Via myparkingsign.com) May 30, 2012 — After our coverage of a new app that combats handicapped parking, we’re pleased to celebrate the success of automated license plate detection software.   Cameras installed in parking patrol vehicles allow cops to take pictures […]

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Manhattan Ranks as Top City for Cyclists, More Bike-Friendly Change in the Works

Manhattan Ranks as Top City for Cyclists, More Bike-Friendly Change in the Works

May 25, 2012

May 25, 2012 — New York City ranks #8 on Bicycling’s Bike Friendly Cities, the only eastern state in the Top 10. New enterprises that focus on a biker-friendly city have improved the ranking, although many more changes are necessary to supplement the Big Apple’s transportation infrastructure. The number of bicycle owners is expected to […]

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DOT Relaxes 46 Sign Compliance Deadlines

DOT Relaxes 46 Sign Compliance Deadlines

May 22, 2012

A yield sign, one of many set to be updated. Image via RoadTrafficSigns.com. May 22, 2012 — The Federal Highway Administration, according to an announcement earlier this week in the Federal Register, relaxed deadlines for state and local road transportation departments to update signage. The U.S. Department of Transportation had previously instated a requirement for […]

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