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Long gone are the days when parking was a free-for-all. Parking has become a highly regulated industry for many reasons: it creates major revenue for municipalities; there’s a need for equal access for the disabled, accommodations are made for cultural events like concerts or Sunday church; and parking security must be formalized to monitor unauthorized personnel in sensitive places like schools and hospitals.

But our posts about parking regulations do more than just bring you the latest. We aim to give you context, simple breakdowns complicated jargon, and answer your questions. Are you wondering about whether you need to pay for parking if you have a disabled placard? How many accessible spaces businesses must provide for disabled employees or customers? The difference between loading, standing, and stopping? Read, comment, ask.

Teen’s Near Death Inspires No Texting While Driving Campaign

Teen’s Near Death Inspires No Texting While Driving Campaign

August 6, 2012

Teen texts about No Texting and Driving before driving off a cliff (via Time). August 6, 2012 — Moments before Chance Bothe drove off of a cliff, he texted: “I need to quit texting, because I could die in a car accident.” Irony aside, Bothe’s accident highlights the serious dangers of texting while driving.

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Pedestrian Crossing Signs Throughout History

Pedestrian Crossing Signs Throughout History

August 3, 2012

(via PedestrianSigns) August 3, 2012 — Imagine being stranded on one side of the road for an hour, unable to cross the street as a never-ending line of cars wiz by. Sound unlikely? If it weren’t for  Pedestrian crossings or crosswalks, we all would be stuck waiting for traffic to subside. If it didn’t, we’d […]

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The Red Light Camera Program Controversy: How Prevention Methods May Break an Impasse

The Red Light Camera Program Controversy: How Prevention Methods May Break an Impasse

July 20, 2012

Red-light cameras are an enforcement tool against red-light runners (image via Southdacola). July 20, 2012 — The controversial Red Light Camera Program, which records drivers stopped at red lights, has reached national attention from California and Texas to Florida and New York. In each case, municipalities are fiercely debating the merits of the program to determine […]

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The Ku Klux Klan Proves Adopt-A-Highway’s Most Controversial Applicant

The Ku Klux Klan Proves Adopt-A-Highway’s Most Controversial Applicant

July 18, 2012

 This sign may show up on one stretch of Georgia highway, with lawsuits surrounding the KKK’s ability to participate in the Adopt-A-Highway program currently underway . July 18, 2012 — This week, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) agreed to back Georgia’s Ku Klux Klan chapter, in its efforts to participate in the state’s Adopt-A-Highway […]

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California Eases Ban on Texting While Driving, Allows Handheld Devices

California Eases Ban on Texting While Driving, Allows Handheld Devices

July 16, 2012

Using mobile phones are distracting to drivers because they divert attention that should be on the road, but most legislation focuses on hands-on devices. July 16, 2012 — Last week, California passed a bill legalizing the operation of voice-activated technology while driving. The bill, which will take effect on January 1, 2013, was initially developed […]

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Parking Meters: The Flawed, the Automated, and the Downright Explosive

Parking Meters: The Flawed, the Automated, and the Downright Explosive

July 9, 2012

  Parking meters randomly changing time can leave parkers ill-at-ease, with strict ticketing laws on unpaid machines (via Victor Kerlow, The New York Times City Room Blog) July 9, 2012 — Thanks to some crossed wires, mysterious time changes regularly occur at automated parking meters across New York City. Newer parking meters are generally equipped […]

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Discount Bus Crashes Lead to Calls for Tougher Regulations

Discount Bus Crashes Lead to Calls for Tougher Regulations

July 6, 2012

Coach buses and other top-heavy vehicles tend to rollover more often. Alert these drivers to slow down, especially on curves. July 6, 2012 — On the 4th of July, another discount bus crashed, igniting calls for tighter regulations and safety standards for the discount bus industry. The accident occurred at 6:20am when the bus struck the […]

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Study: License Restrictions Reduce Teen Drinking and Driving

Study: License Restrictions Reduce Teen Drinking and Driving

July 2, 2012

Harsher legislation regarding teen driving systematically lowers the number of drunk driving fatalities, a new study says July 2, 2012 — A study published last week found that restricting teen driving effectively cuts down on drinking and driving at large. Set to be released in the September issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, the […]

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Idaho’s Texting and Driving Ban: Why Awareness Campaigns Will Fare Better

Idaho’s Texting and Driving Ban: Why Awareness Campaigns Will Fare Better

June 27, 2012

   Idaho makes texting and driving a primary offense . June 27, 2012 — Starting next week, Idaho will become the 37th state to ban texting and driving, making it a primary offense. The bill defines texting as “engaging in the review of, or manual preparation and transmission of, written communications via handheld wireless devices.” The […]

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10-Year-Old Saves Cyclist, Brings Awareness To Need for Safe Cycling

10-Year-Old Saves Cyclist, Brings Awareness To Need for Safe Cycling

June 22, 2012

June 22, 2012 — Last week, a 10-year-old girl was struck by a car after running into the street to pull a young boy riding a bike to safety. While the boy was safely directed on to the sidewalk, a 1927 Model T hit the girl before she could join him. The girl, whose identity […]

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New York Incentivizes Cleaner Streets With Reduced Parking Restrictions

New York Incentivizes Cleaner Streets With Reduced Parking Restrictions

June 20, 2012

Reduced parking restrictions in Brooklyn’s 7th district (via nyc.gov). June 20, 2012 — For drivers in parts of Sunset Park and Greenwood Heights, finding parking just got a bit easier. The Brooklyn Department of Transportation announced on June 15th that alternate side parking in Brooklyn’s 7th district will be suspended starting Monday, June 25th. The announcement […]

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