I forgot to add that there seems to be little said about the Penn Access for the Hudson line of MNR. I would imagine this expansion would directly effect the number of cars streaming into the city down the Saw Mill and onto the Henry Hudson.
Welcome to the discussion, MR. How do you feel about the proposed changes (pg. 24) to the City Ticket fare, which would extend discounts and reduce fares? The fare would work 7 days a week (instead of the current 2 days for weekends). Would this be a viable alternative to the “free subway” transfer that you suggested?
Double-parking is proof that the demand for parking spots on a road exceeeds the supply. It indicates that poor parking managment is in effect. That's the major problem. Professor Donald Shoup promotes increased rates at the curb on commercial routes to disincentivize motorists who stay beyond their true economic advantage. It works. If there is off-street sites they would be fully used. However, if government is reducing both on-street and off-street spots they are creating the problem, not solving one. They will of course not admit to it. This is wrong-headed planning and will only hurt the local economy. Access to convenient and affordable parking is a necessary amenity, really a utility, especially in regional commercial areas(attract customers from afar) for which parking must be present and accessible. Not all staff, customers or visitors can use public transportation or walk or bike from where they start their trip and must return to eventually.
Parking can also be in short supply at residential areas where again demand exceeds supply. Neghborhood that may be without off-street spots or a "resident parking permits" scheme or spotty mass transit? This should never be. Professor Shoup wisely never really resolved this issue. Motor vehicle sales and in-service inventory are at record levels. Forethought counts for a lot.
I forgot to add that there seems to be little said about the Penn Access for the Hudson line of MNR. I would imagine this expansion would directly effect the number of cars streaming into the city down the Saw Mill and onto the Henry Hudson.
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Welcome to the discussion, MR. How do you feel about the proposed changes (pg. 24) to the City Ticket fare, which would extend discounts and reduce fares? The fare would work 7 days a week (instead of the current 2 days for weekends). Would this be a viable alternative to the “free subway” transfer that you suggested?
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Double-parking is proof that the demand for parking spots on a road exceeeds the supply. It indicates that poor parking managment is in effect. That's the major problem. Professor Donald Shoup promotes increased rates at the curb on commercial routes to disincentivize motorists who stay beyond their true economic advantage. It works. If there is off-street sites they would be fully used. However, if government is reducing both on-street and off-street spots they are creating the problem, not solving one. They will of course not admit to it. This is wrong-headed planning and will only hurt the local economy. Access to convenient and affordable parking is a necessary amenity, really a utility, especially in regional commercial areas(attract customers from afar) for which parking must be present and accessible. Not all staff, customers or visitors can use public transportation or walk or bike from where they start their trip and must return to eventually.
Parking can also be in short supply at residential areas where again demand exceeds supply. Neghborhood that may be without off-street spots or a "resident parking permits" scheme or spotty mass transit? This should never be. Professor Shoup wisely never really resolved this issue. Motor vehicle sales and in-service inventory are at record levels. Forethought counts for a lot.
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