Re:There is no way out of Chicago’s parking meter disaster
by helsinkiandrew on Thursday September 07, 2023 @02:36AM
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Basically they've committed to have parking meters for the next 75 years - want to install bike racks, bus/bike lanes, ban parking in busy streets at rush hour, widen pavements for restaurant tables, close a road for a party, it all requires compensation to CPM. If in 2070 Chicago citizens are using hover cars or being dropped off by their Teslas which then drive home, the parking meters will still be there.
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Re:There is no way out of Chicago’s parking meter disaster
by JKCalhoun on Thursday September 07, 2023 @09:11AM
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If this hastens us toward a car-less future, maybe it will turn out for the better. Probably won't do that though, probably will just fleece those already dependent on cars.
Re:There is no way out of Chicago’s parking meter disaster
by JambalayaJim on Thursday September 07, 2023 @10:06AM
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It will do the opposite. City officials will be more hesitant to close parking spaces. Even if it turns out that the revenue paid out to CPM is still lower than the added benefit the city receives.