Discovering parking in some areas of Manhattan can really feel practically inconceivable at instances, and because the begin of congestion many drivers who stay above sixtieth Avenue say it is grow to be even tougher to search out.
A brand new plan is within the works that might provide an answer to complaints from some drivers who say it takes hours to discover a spot.
“It’s creating chaos, honestly. And there’s a better way,” Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine mentioned.
The chaos Levine describes is the day by day seek for parking and the higher manner he is backing is a brand new residential parking allow invoice sponsored by Higher Manhattan Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.
“One of the main complaints we get from our constituents is that it is impossible to find parking,” she mentioned Friday.
De La Rosa mentioned parking has gotten worse since congestion pricing started final month and drivers began paying a toll for heading south of sixtieth Avenue. Her invoice gives an enormous change for these above sixtieth.
The residential parking plan reserves 80% of areas north of sixtieth Avenue for residents solely — the annual payment is but to be decided. The income from the plan would go towards native highway repairs.
“I think it’s another money grab from the city,” mentioned driver Warren Schein.
Schein, a contractor working within the metropolis, mentioned the allowing plan would simply make his job tougher.
“There’s no place for us to park as it is. We double park everywhere and get tons of tickets,” he added.
However many residents within the space favor the idea.
“I think it’s a good idea for people who have cars here and are looking for spots,” mentioned Higher West Facet resident Jonathan Eger.
And New York Metropolis can be following the lead of different areas the place permits have modified the taking part in area.
“It’s working in other cities and it would certainly solve the problem,” claims Levine.
Earlier than the Metropolis Council even votes on the residential parking allow plan, they want approval from Albany. It’s a quirk of metropolis legislation that as a way to make main modifications from the streets, they want state permission.
