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Parking On A Ramp
2012-01-17 23:59:00 Happy new year! I have just bought my first automatic car (Honda CRV) and have some troubles when parking at home. We live on an Island where flooding occurs every now and then For this reason our house is built 1 meter above ground level, and a small parking area is at the same level. To get up the
Parking Contest? No Contest!
2012-01-04 15:03:00 The Third Street Farmers Market in Los Angeles around noon today, as potential shoppers struggled to park...well, not all potential shoppers! Note that there are as many bikes as cars visible in the photo, and that the cyclists are in the Market shopping, while the.... <p>Posted on 01/04/12 at 02:03 PM</p>
By: Bicycle Fixation
New parking meter and toll rates: Thanks, Mayor Daley!
2012-01-02 14:39:00 Mayor Richard M. Daley: the gift that keeps on giving. Even if you did not resolve to continue getting nickeled and dimed by local government in 2012, you will. Due to the 75 year deal Mayor Daley signed (prior to ramming it through the spineless City Council), parking meter rates increase today. In the loop–... Read more »
Thank God Chicago is raising parking rates!
2011-12-30 14:39:00 Crain’s reported yesterday that Chicago is raising the rates on street parking next week by up to 17% in some areas. Predictably, this news is being met with disgust by most residents of the city. However, as far as I’m concerned this action is long overdue. I’ve been praying for this all year. This is... Read more »
parking couvert
2011-12-22 08:39:00 Parking | Centre commercial de Belle-île en Liège, BelgiqueCovered parking area | Shopping mall, Belgium... Gary Numan - Cars ...
By: Clik & Clak
Mayor Quan Announces Oakland Parking Holiday - Under Mayor Harris, Oakland
2011-12-17 22:53:00 Oakland Mayor Jean Quan announced that today and next Saturday are “parking holidays” for Oakland. Personally, this is too little too late. When Elihu Harris was Oakland’s Mayor, the office had something called the “Shop Oakland” campaign, which started back in November, before Thanksgiving, and was a major, city-wide marketing event. It featured not just (Read More...)
Merchants & Shoppers want free holiday parking in Oakland!
2011-12-01 10:06:00 Oakland Wants Free Holiday Parking!
A Parent's (Cheeky) Guide to Chicago Parking Meters
2011-10-20 07:17:00 Gone are the simple days of finding a parking spot next to a meter, dropping in some quarters and heading on your merry way. Clearly, those who designed the new parking system did not have young kids. Here comes Families in the Loop to the rescue, with a few clever tips to keep you cool... Read more »
Toyota Prius: It's getting real in the Whole Foods parking lot
2011-06-22 16:27:00 I wanted to share this just because it made me laugh. I had it on my Facebook page last week, and it seems to have gone viral. So, in case you missed it, it's worth a good chuckle. Put your little hybrid in reverse and go out the way you came in....
Free parking and more in the South Loop, at The Columbian
2011-06-20 01:38:00 The Columbian, which bills itself as "the best deal on Michigan Avenue" is advertising free parking and up to $20,000 in "decorating dollars" on its "closeout price" units in the South Loop. The decorating credit is $5,000 for 1-bedrooms, which start at $299,900, $10,000 for 2-bedrooms starting at $399,900, $15,000 for 3-bedrooms starting at $709,900 and $20,000 for penthouse units. Free parking and up to 90% financing on jumbo loans are also in the incentives picture. Chicago Magazine's Dennis Rodkin checks out the penthouse views at The Columbian in the following video:...
Ain't no free parking in this town
2011-05-17 02:35:00 I stopped by one of my former favorite haunts the other day -- Margate Park. When I only had one child and we lived not too far from there, I used to bundle up my wee baby and stroll her down to the toddler playgroup. I met some of my best friends in that playgroup. Even though we don't really live within walking distance anymore, I still have a fondness for Margate Park. We love the playground there, too. The other day -- remember when it was summer? I stopped by there on the way home from dropping my eldest at school. My little one, I realized, had never been to Margate Park! So we stopped off to enjoy the...
Just For Laughs - Valet Parking
2011-04-17 03:01:00 Drunk valet parking cars... Video Rating: 4 /Read more ...
By: Brainwashing
sick funny parking
2011-03-25 16:30:00 sick ass parking check it......... Video Rating: 4 /Read more ...
By: Brainwashing
Parking Rates Increasing- Again...
2011-01-03 15:07:00 Chicagoans have bragging rights for the most expensive parking rates in the US beating out LA and NYC. Though meter rates technically went into effect on the first but it may take some time to update all of the boxes. According to Chicago Breaking News, rate increases are as follows: --$5 an hour (up from $4.25) in the downtown area (bounded by the south side of Congress Parkway on the south, Lake Michigan on the east, the north side of Wacker Drive on the north, and the west side of Wacker on the west). --$3 an hour (up from $2.50) in areas adjacent to downtown (bounded by the south side of Roosevelt Road on the south, Lake Michigan on the east, the north side of North Avenue on the North and the west side of Halsted Street on the west.) --$1.50 an hour (up from $1.25) in outlying neighborhoods.
Parking at the Malls
2010-12-30 21:48:00 Of the two big malls in the city, Ayala and SM, I think SM is more generous in providing their customers with ample parking space and that is for free. Likewise, their customer service is excellent not only they provide transport facilities to ferry customers from the parking area to the mall’s entrance. They also ...
By: Totally Cebu
Need a Job? Narc on Parking Meter Sketches!
2010-12-17 18:51:00 Need a Job? Narc on Parking Meter Sketches!
Hot Weekly Deal: Lakeview Three Bedroom Apartment Condo in Chicago, Parking
2010-11-04 21:15:00 Lakeview Three Bedroom Apartment Condo in Chicago, Parking Included, Rent to Own option.
Standard Parking (STAN) goes positive by breaking intraday moving average
2010-10-29 20:40:00 The intraday price for Standard Parking has moved above its 200 period 30 minute moving average of 16.83. STAN is near 16 bucks now. The general trend in STAN has been down recently. Already below support of $17 might make it difficult in the near-term.
Parking Fox - Gigantes O Molinos (2009)
2010-10-24 22:15:00 Tracklist:01. Suena Bien02. El Loco De La Mancha03. Sexo04. El Beso De La Araña05. Demasiado Tarde06. Extraños07. Depredador08. Exagerado09. Con Ilusión10. Insaciable11. Bailad MalditosPaís: EspañaGénero: Heavy metal/Hard RockUploader: Satanic7
By: Descarga Metal
Parallel Power Parking
2010-10-24 12:04:00 Using the parking break and a stupid amount of acceleration… “Like a glove!” via Reddit
By: about:blank
National Feral Cat Day: Is This A Parking Meter Holiday?
2010-10-17 00:18:00 Pet expert Steve Dale writes about Alley Cat Allies National Feral Cat Day, which is October 16; and about trap, neuter and return (TNR) of feral cats. One excellent resources is through Tree House Humane Society.
Parking Prices On the Rise (8-13-1970)
2010-08-13 07:01:00 Auto commuters worry about the high cost of downtown garages.
55 Ultimate Parking Lot Jerks
2010-07-31 05:25:00 Anybody who's ever driven has experienced the parking-lot asshole. He's the guy who parks his $40,000 car like it cost him $4,000,000. He's the guy who rams his Dodge Neon into the 5 feet of space left to the side of your well-parked car. Everyone hates a parking-lot asshole, and these are 55 examples of just how bad they can get.
Free Parking at Watertower Place - July 23-25
2010-07-15 17:46:00 WHAT: Free Parking at Watertower Place when you spend $100 or more (savings of $28) WHEN: Next weekend, Friday July 23- Sunday, July 25 FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Additional discounts and incentives will be available during the of weekend of Friday, July 23 from participating retailers such as Macy's, American Girl Place, adidas Sport Performance Store, Soma Intimates, Pandora, Banana Republic, Betsey Johnson, White House|Black Market, and many more. Billabong will be host an in-store Beach Party Saturday afternoon featuring a swim suite sale, DJ and live models. Stop by the concierge desk to receive a brochure detailing the additional discounts and incentives. A complete list of stores, events and special promotions, terms and conditions of parking are available at...
Trending Topic: What is the state of Wrigleyville parking?
2010-06-24 16:00:00 (Terrence Antonio James/ Tribune)J.J. McFadden occasionally will circle Wrigleyville for so long he'll end up parking in a tow zone on Addison Street only to have to wake up before 7 a.m. to repark legally."It can get pretty infuriating," said McFadden, 31, who has lived in the area for seven years. "I used to figure there was a value-added tax to living in Chicago that amounts to about two parking tickets a year."Whether it's adjusting a work schedule around Cubs night games, deciphering tow zones and parking permits, or circling the block for half an hour looking for a good spot, it takes a certain savviness to be a car owner in Wrigleyville....
CTA offering parking fee special next week
2010-06-10 22:18:00 The CTA said Thursday it will offer up to 50 percent off parking fees at several of its Park and Ride Lots on June 17, Dump the Pump Day.National Dump the Pump Day, sponsored American Public Transportation Association, encourages people to ride public transportation instead of driving a car.Parking at the Blue Line Rosemont and Forest Park lots will be reduced from $5 to $3 on Dump the Pump Day, according to a CTA press release.Other lots will be reduced from $4 to $2 for 12 hours of parking with the exception of the Purple Line Linden lot, which works on a token system and can't participate in the reduced rate offer. The reduced rates will be in effect all...
Is water the next parking meter disaster?
2010-05-15 16:29:00 If the sell of continues, there will not be an elected mayor or city council. There sill be a profit driven an unelected CEO and Board of Directors running Chicago.
iPhone App Helps Drivers Find Best Parking Prices
2010-05-13 05:47:00 By Diana Novak Don't get us wrong. Parking in Chicago is still going to gouge you, but maybe now you can get a little less gouged. iPhone users searching for parking in Chicago, will definitely appreciate a new app that allows you to find parking from wherever you're located. The aptly named Chicago Parking App, the creation of Logan Square local Nick Capizzani, aims to help you find the absolute cheapest parking available in your vicinity, whether it is a meter, pay box, or parking structure. This also includes a list of all available Early Bird specials and a map of varying parking price zones. "Me and my girlfriend always go to Chicago and have no idea where to...
Whoops! Trib parking at CTA bus stop
2010-05-03 20:12:00 Well, this is embarrassing. Last week, "Going Public" wrote about a Sysco truck that was illegally parked in front of a CTA bus stop.Today, the same Twitter user sent in this photo of a Tribune truck parked at a bus stop at LaSalle and Lake Streets at about 8 a.m."GP" contacted the Tribune's transportation operations manager and will update with any comment....
Every Cube a Parking Spot
2010-04-13 12:48:00 Adopting New York's "Bikes in Buildings" law would be an easy, cheap, effective way to encourage bicycle commuting in Chicago.
Loading Zones Don't Mean Free Parking
2010-03-29 07:37:00 Just because your business pays the annual $100 fee for a loading zone, doesn't mean you can park all day there for free. But, some drivers on the west side are avoiding paying the meters by taking advanage of loading zone privileges according to CBS 2 News. The always intrepid Jay Levine and his producer Ed Marshall are on the story taking 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett with them to investigate drivers trying to game the system. Read the full story, "People Pay $100 A Year To Park -- In Chicago?" and check out the video here. Photo copyright and courtesy of CBS 2 News....
The Parking Ticket Geek Is A 'Smart Mouth'
2010-03-10 07:44:00 The Parking Ticket Geek is not smart. Anyone who could rack up a few hundred parking tickets over two decades, is obviously no Einstein. But the Geek certainly has opinions, flirting with obnoxiousness when inflicting his views upon others. One guesses that may be the reason he's been invited to be a panelist this Thursday at noon for Smart Mouth, because it's certainly not for his brains. Smart Mouth is a free program produced by the McCormick Freedom Project that hosts a panel of local "movers and shakers" (their overly generous quote, not mine) discussing current events. It's loosely based on Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect we're told. This time around the discussion is going to center around parking and driving...
Conspiracy, Intrigue, Heartbreak Pepper Parking Ticket Lawsuit
2010-03-06 04:06:00 This story gets weirder and weirder. The Tribune's Problem Solver columnist Jon Yates has been following the case of Mark Geinosky for over a year. He's the gentleman that received 24 phantom parking tickets written for addresses his vehicle has never been and "coincidentally" by the same two police officers. The internal police investigation is still going on, but is supposed to wrap up soon. But in the meantime, Geinosky has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Chicago, and two Chicago police officers. The suit is accusing the cops of some sort of conspiracy with Geinosky's ex-wife to banish him into parking ticket hell. Geinosky was even receiving parking tickets AFTER the vehicle was sold and...
Ask The Parking Ticket Geek
2010-02-25 08:17:00 Hi Geek, I received a notice for 2 parking tickets I supposedly received in 1991. Although the address on the tickets are close to where I lived at that time I had a private parking space so I really doubt they are valid. What's the legality of this? Isn't there some sort of statute of limitations on parking tickets? I think the total fine for the 2 tickets now stands at $120.00. Not only can I not afford the fine, I truly believe these tickets were never valid. I don't ever remember receiving a notice before this. Come on! 18 years? I'd appreciate your opinion, Larry Larry- 18 years huh? How pathetic on the city's part. And incredible it's taken...
Ald. Rugai Says 'Cheese' For Parking Tickets
2010-02-16 06:24:00 If one Chicago alderwoman gets her way, all parking tickets will have to come with photographic evidence. According to the Sun-Times, Ald. Ginger Rugai (19th) is pushing an ordinance that would require everyone writing parking tickets for the city to provide photographic evidence--including the police. Currently, only Parking Enforcement Aides (PEA) and SERCO (a private parking enforcement contractor) utilize the handheld ticketing computers called AutoCITEs which have photographic abilities. But cops , Traffic Management Aides and a handful of others use traditional handwritten ticket books. Rugai feels that the millions of dollars invested in outfitting all ticket writers with AutoCITEs would be beneficial to motorists as the photos would provide evidence that could be used to challenge the violation. In...
Snowstorm Parking & Driving Advisory
2010-02-10 07:13:00 With all that white stuff hitting the Chicagoland area the past several hours, it will certainly have an effect on driving and parking.Avoid Overnight Parking On Major Streets Chicagoans should be on alert for the city to call for a 2" ban on all major thoroughfares. The odds are against it as, despite the 2" designation on the signs, and the fact that more than 2" of snow has already covered the ground, Streets & Sanitation rarely triggers the ban. In fact, no 2" ban was initiated the previous two winters according to Streets & Sanitation spokesperson Matt Smith. However, we strongly advise you not to avoid parking overnight on major thoroughfares, or for prolonged period of times during daytime...
Ask The Parking Ticket Geek
2010-02-09 16:17:00 Hello Geek, My guest received a ticket for parking in a permit parking zone (383) last night at 12:39am. My guest clearly had a valid guest permit displayed, and I was present when she filled it out and displayed it at 7:15pm. The issue might have been when she filled out the day, she mistakenly thought the day was the 21st, but then I told her it was the 20th and she corrected it. Did the PEA think she was trying to change the date and re-use a pass (which she was not)? Why would someone want to advance a day? It makes no sense as to how the person could issue a ticket. Photos were taken of the permit...
Redeye Discusses Parking Meter Rate Increases With Drivers
2010-02-03 06:02:00 In today's RedEye, reporter Kyra Kyles spent a day talking to drivers in the South Loop, Bronzeville, and Roseland to see how they're reacting to the new meter rates. Kyles' article seems to come to the conclusion that many people are avoiding parking and paying the new meter rates. In one case, one man drives with his buddy into shopping neighborhoods, gets dropped off and has his friend circle the block for a few minutes while he runs into a store or two. Other drivers are refusing to pay 25 cents to run in for a few minutes to get their half caf, double-expresso soy latte with a shot of raspberry. Others park in non-metered spots or risk tickets by...
Politics & Parking Meters
2010-02-01 15:50:00 With tomorrow being election day in Illinois, it seemed prudent to post some interesting facts via the Chicago Reader about some of the parties and politicians involved in Chicago's parking meter lease deal and the controversies which ensued. We make no apologies for the respect or the drooling praise we have for the work Mick Dumke and Ben Jorvasky do over at the Reader covering local politics. The two writers, as part of some broader election coverage, pointed out a few interesting tidbits about the quiet effects of Chicago's parking meter lease deal on local politics. The Reader reports employees at William Blair, the consulting company that came up with the idea for the meter lease deal, sold it to...
Chicago's Parking Meter Deal A 'Sucessful Fiasco'
2010-02-01 04:22:00 Former Indianapolis Mayor Steven Goldsmith weighs in with his thoughts on Chicago's parking meter lease deal in a piece for the ultra-wonky Governing Magazine. Goldsmith basically feels the deal should have been a no-brainer. In his opinion the money was good, and he supports the concept of privatization. But, because of mistakes of implementation, there's been a political backlash and, according to Goldsmith, was a "cause célèbre for opponents of privatization nationwide." His opinion piece basically rehashes the deal and the main implementation problems over the past year, but he fails to address how the Mayor jammed the deal down Chicago's throat like force feeding a duck for the purposes of producing delicious foie gras. Read Goldsmith's full piece "Successful...
Racist 'Parking Tickets' Show Up In County Board Race
2010-01-29 07:11:00 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Only in Chicago. According to a news report from NBC 5, political fliers designed to look like Chicago parking tickets and placed on the windshield of cars in the South Loop, attack Ald. Toni Preckwinkle who's running in the Democratic Primary for Cook County Board President.On the backside of the flier Ald. Preckwinkle is called an "Aunt Jemima," and has a photo of Preckwinkle with a parking meter paybox behind her. While the racially charged slur upset Preckwinkle, the Alderman seemed almost more bothered by being accused of something even more inflammatory--being a supporter Chicago's parking meter lease deal. The truth is, Preckwinkle was vocally opposed to...
it was quiet out in the parking lot.
2010-01-25 02:08:00 got to the parking lot at 9pm. early for me. not many people around. caught a glimpse of the colonel, and john candy walking pass me.went into the lobby for a peek. saw the new york cop, the inventor, and another lounge lizard. the new york cop tells me his story. and adds that he is leaving in about a week. going back to vegas. when he left me, I went back out to the parking lot.after oogling the scene in the parking lot for 30 minutes, jack dawson comes by. we chat. we may do the pizza buffet tomorrow. jack tells me he is retired now. no more work for him.right about the time jack dawson leaves me, tokyo mark comes by. smiles all around. other lounge lizards hanging out in the parking lot include lady puu, misty, blossom, drew, precious.at 11pm, I went back into the lobby. saw bronson, dutch callahan, and timberwolf. we trade notes on apartments. dutch callahan wants to get a larger apartment for about 6k baht a month. I told him that the best deal in the vicinit...
last night in the parking lot was ok.
2010-01-23 21:44:00 had a good time last night. several lounge lizards were out and about.roll call... james stewart, dirk bonapare, bronson, timberwolf, the guru, clint eastwood, king arthur, honeybuns, blossom, precious, my wife, misty.the only thing that tarnished the scene last night was this fight involving one white guy, and like 10 thais. scary stuff. words from the wise... if you come over here for vacation, do not get into fights with thais. they don't fight fair. I'm not sure what it is. but for sure, there is some really pend up anger.I won't go any further into the matter since I myself need to be concerned about saying things on my blog. nuff said.after the fight, I pretty much just stayed in the lobby and chatted with other lounge lizards. come 2am thereabouts, dirk bonapare and I made our way over to the bus stop to catch the 3am bus back home. went to sleep at 5:30am.hmmm?...I just realized I'm writing about the previous night. not last night. hehehe.last night, I didn'...
Oregon Man Arrested For Feeding Strangers' Parking Meters
2010-01-21 06:46:00 A Good Samaritan in Eugene, OR had a run in with a parking enforcement officer for feeding the parking meters of complete strangers. 30 year old Matt Bonds got angry with an enforcement agent writing tickets on the street, parked his truck, fed his meter and then, armed with a pocketful of change, plunked coins into a block full of parking meters. But saving a bunch of drivers from an expensive expired meter ticket, brought three cops out to slap the cuffs and drag him off to jail. He was charged with "harassment and obstruction of governmental administration." It sounds oddly reminiscent of a run in this writer had with a Parking Enforcement Aide last spring. Remember, it's not...
Airport Parking Rates Go Up
2010-01-11 07:55:00 If you park at either Chicago airport, be prepared to pay more this year. According to Chicago Breaking News, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced on December 31st, that parking rates for most parking lots at both O'Hare and Midway would go up on last Monday, January 4th....
Airport Parking Rates Go Up
2010-01-11 07:55:00 If you park at either Chicago airport, be prepared to pay more this year. According to Chicago Breaking News, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced on December 31st, that parking rates for most parking lots at both O'Hare and Midway would go up on last Monday, January 4th....
The Tattler joins the Parking Ticket Geek on ChicagoNow radio Saturday
2010-01-08 14:00:00 The Parking Ticket Geek and the CTA Tattler will match wits and share tips on dealing with meters and the CTA during the winter on ChicagoNow's radio show, starting at 9:30 am Saturday.Tune in to WGN 720 AM, or check here later for links to the podcast....
Big Storm Coming, Watch Out For Possible 2" Parking Ban
2010-01-07 07:00:00 Some heavy snows are headed our way. So, just to be careful, you should keep an eye out and ear open for the 2" snow ban....
Woman sues after tripping over parking bumper
2010-01-06 23:12:00 A woman is suing over injuries she says she sustained after tripping over a parking bumper at a Lake Zurich Citgo station. Gael Loncrini says that she tripped and fell over a parking bumper in the parking lot of the Citgo, causing severe injuries. The complaint states that the bumper was a violation of a local ordinance prohibiting "obstructions in the Public Right of Way." The complaint also states that the Citgo was negligent when it, among other things, failed to paint or properly mark the obstruction. Read the complaint after the jump. Follow me on Twitter @jenfernicola....
Parking Meter Rate Changes Begin Today
2010-01-04 07:00:00 Make sure you put some extra quarters in your pocket Monday morning. Because the waiting is over, and Chicago's parking meters will begin charging more starting January 4th, according to Chicago Parking Meters, LLC.... |
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