The Easiest Neighborhoods to Find Parking in NYC
New York is known for the Statue of Liberty, Broadway musicals, the best New York pizza–and the city where it can take hours of searching to find a parking spot. There is often high demand for street parking in Manhattan, particularly during rush hour, but there are a few neighborhoods with free or cheap parking […]
Taking Care of Your Car During Floods in New York City
With its dense population and coastal location, New York City is no stranger to flooding, and climate change projections indicate that the frequency and severity of floods will only increase in the coming decades. As a car owner in this bustling metropolis, it’s essential to prepare for the risks of floodwaters. Taking care of your […]
Family Friendly Activities in New York City
Even though it’s been raining lately, summer is not yet over! Whether you’re a local New Yorker or planning a visit to the city this weekend, we’ve curated a list of activities and places to spend quality time with your family this summer. Take a Stroll on the High Line Enjoy a leisurely walk along […]
Is Owning A Car in New York City Worth It?
Keeping a car in New York City presents both advantages and challenges. On the one hand, it offers the freedom of shopping without delivery hassles and the ability to leave the city at will, without relying on train schedules. However, owning a car in NYC comes with significant drawbacks and aggravations. Finding parking, dealing with […]
5 Insider Tips for Parking in New York City
New York City is renowned for having the most efficient public transportation system in America. The city’s subway and bus networks, iconic yellow cabs, and even romantic carriages along Central Park provide endless options for navigating the city. While locals may find public transportation sufficient for their needs, visitors from outside the tristate area or […]
Things To Do In New York City For the Summer
Visiting New York with your family or friends this Summer? The city that never sleeps has something for everyone, and this season is no exception. While we bid goodbye to the 50℉ weather and welcome the summer, we have created a list of things to do in New York City that will leave you and […]
Parking Meter Designs Through the Decades
From coins to mobile pay, parking meters have had a dramatic makeover. The last mechanical parking meter was removed from its location in Coney Island today.Credit…Andrea Mohin/The New York Times The first introduction of parking meters began in 1935 and operated exclusively on coins. Allowing vehicle owners to park in regulated spots and decrease congestion. […]
Meet the stars: Carl Magee and Robert Babson
The parking meter was invented in the 1930s by Carl Magee, an Oklahoma lawyer, and newspaperman. Although he conceived the parking meter idea, he didn’t have the technical knowledge to develop it. In conjunction with professors at the University of Oklahoma, he organized a contest with engineering students to design the first parking meter. The […]
How to know your parking meter rates?
Parking is an indispensable part of most big cities. New York City is no exception. There are roughly three million on-street parking spots in New York City. Rates, however, change contingent on the location of the parking spot. Currently, hourly parking rates can vary from $1.25 to $8, depending on the type of vehicle (commercial […]
History of the Parking Meter
Since the turn of the 20th century and the economic boom that made cars more affordable to the masses, automobiles flooded great American cities leaving urbanists and city planners wondering how to make roads more navigable. The fast-growing automobile industry resulted in more cars on the streets but more importantly, left more cars unattended as […]
