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Modern parking "meters" give cities the power to reduce congestion

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 28, 2022

Parking charges based on timing or vehicle type, for example, can encourage drivers to consider other forms of transit.

A frustrating public parking experience may make drivers reconsider driving in the first place.

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Parking headaches make a comeback

by Matt Levin

Jul 23, 2021

Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels in many places, but there are a lot of tables for two where parking spaces used to be.

Cities may be happy to let expanded restaurant patios remain in place, frustrating drivers searching for parking spaces.

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