Central Parking just told us about their Sizzlin’ Summer Special Deal of giving you 1 MONTH FREE PARKING when you pay for 3 months of parking. This incredible deal is available at 11 of their really convenient midtown and downtown locations. But act fast, because this amazing offer is good only until September 30, 2010.
To request this unbelievable offer, just put in a request with Park It!.
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Residents living outside of the five boroughs who will be issued the new statewide meter permit waivers for people with disabilities, may use the waivers within New York City. New York City however, does not issue the waivers. The law permitting the issuance of the waivers was signed on July 18, 2007 and takes effect January 18, 2008.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/about/about_news_park.shtml
To get complete information about reserved parking for people with disabilities, read the DMV brochure, Parking for People With Disabilities.
Who is eligible for vehicle plates for disabled persons or a parking permit for disabled persons?
The NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law defines the permanent disabilities that qualify. If you have a permanent disability that qualifies, you can get vehicle plates for reserved parking from the DMV or a parking permit from your local government. It is illegal to park in a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities if you do not have the correct vehicle plates or parking permit. You can use the vehicle plates or parking permit in New York State and in most other states.
How do I get a parking permit for disabled persons?
You and your healthcare provider can complete the application form MV-664.1. You also can have your healthcare provider (MD, DO, DPM, or NP) complete a statement on their letterhead. The statement must describe the disabling condition and verify that the disability qualifies according to the law. Bring the form or statement to the issuing agency in your locality (normally the office of your city clerk, town clerk or village clerk). There is no fee for a permit. Remember that the DMV does not issue the parking permits.
How do I get vehicle plates for the disabled?
* Bring the proof of your disability (either form MV-664.1 or the statement from your healthcare provider) and current vehicle plates to any DMV office.
* Bring your proof of identity.
* Complete the application form, pay $18.00, and surrender your current vehicle plates. For transaction processed on and after September 1, 2009, the fee is $18.75. Remove frames and fasteners before you surrender a vehicle plate or vehicle plates. The DMV office will not accept a vehicle plate with a frame or any fasteners attached.
* Vehicle plates for disabled persons are issued only for vehicles registered in the name of the disabled person.
* Each disabled person can have one set of vehicle plates.
How much is the fine for someone who parks in a parking space or an access aisle reserved for disabled persons?
These fines are:
* $50 to $75 for a first offense.
* $75 to 150 for a second offense.
The locality can add to the amount of these fines. The law also allows police officers to tow and store illegally-parked vehicles.
How is the number of reserved parking spaces for disabled persons determined?
A locality can establish a local law or ordinance to reserve parking spaces on a street and install the signs. Municipalities do not have control over the assignment of parking spaces in private parking lots, but many facilities provide their own reserved parking. If you have a question about reserved parking for disabled persons on a specific street, determine if the street is part of county, city, town, village or state property. Then contact the correct officials for that locality. Shopping centers that include five or more retail stores are also required to provide and reserved parking spaces for disabled customers.
Is reserved parking for people with disabilities available in New York City?
New York City (NYC) issues parking permits and vehicle plates for disabled persons to its residents, but there are no reserved spaces in NYC. If you have questions about reserved parking for disabled persons in NYC, contact the NYC Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic.
What is a metered parking waiver and how do I get one?
From the DMV web site, you can download the information form and the Application for Metered Parking Waiver for Persons with Severe Disabilities (Forms MV-664.1 and MV-664.2)
The DMV does not issue metered parking waivers. The same agency that issues parking permits for the disabled in your locality also issues the metered parking waivers.
The NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law does not allow New York City to issue metered parking waivers to NYC residents, and the New York City Department of Transportation does not issue metered parking waivers.
On June 27, 2010, the MTA cut 570 bus stops as part of its overall cuts to the bus and subway system. And then, naturally, people started parking there. And got parking tickets.
Good news! If you got a parking violation at a bus stop that was ‘de-commissioned’, you can fight it and get the ticket dismissed. Turns out the Traffic Enforcement Agents were told not to give tickets in these bus stops, but the message didn’t get out to everyone. More info from the Wall Street Journal.
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Come to NYC for the 2010 July 4th fireworks! Don’t forget that this year the Macy’s spectacular fireworks display will once again be on the West Side’s Hudson River. Check out all the information from our friends at www.about.com to learn more about the fireworks, how to get there, what to expect, and how to avoid all the crowds.
If you’re thinking of going to the fireworks, the 26 minute display starts at 9:00 pm. According to Gridlock Sam the best viewing area will probably be South of 42nd Street along the pier, by the Circle Line.
Read more about driving and parking for the fireworks, plus great parking deals. [...] Read the rest of this post »
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If NYC is designed on a grid, then how come it’s hard to find a building or know exactly where an address is? Here are some great hints for getting around NYC.
Fifth Avenue generally divides Manhattan into the East Side and West Side. Building numbers start at 1 at Fifth Avenue and go up as the buildings move East or West of Fifth Avenue. Here’s the chart, which was generously given to us by John Tauranac, author of Block by Block and other fabulous guides to NYC subways, buses, and streets.
East/West Buildings are numbered by block from 23rd – 139th Streets
1 – 40………5th - Madison Aves
41 - 99……..Madison – Park Aves
100 - 140…..Park – Lexington Aves
141 - 199…..Lexington – 3rd Aves
200 - 299…..3rd – 2nd Aves
300 - 399…..2nd – 1st Aves
400 - 499…..1st Ave – Ave A, Sutton Pl, York Ave or Pleasant Ave
500 - 599…..Ave A – Ave B, York - East End Ave
600 - 699…..Ave B – Ave C, East End Ave – East River
West Side from 5th Ave, 14th – 59th Streets
1 - 99……….5th – 6th Aves
100 - 199…..6th – 7th Aves
200 - 299…..7th – 8th Aves
300 - 399…..8th – 9th Aves
400 - 499…..9th – 10th Aves
500 - 599…..10th – 11th Aves
600 - 699…..11th – 12th Aves
West Side from 5th Ave, 60th – 109th Streets
1 - 99………Central Park West - Columbus Aves
100 - 199…..Columbus - Amsterdam Aves
200 - 299…..Amsterdam - West End Aves
300 - 399…..West End Ave - Riverside Dr
Read more to find out how to Find an Avenue Address or Cross-Street, know how long it will take you to walk to your destination, and find a Street Address. [...] Read the rest of this post »
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Remember back in late May 2009, when seemingly overnight the North/Southbound streets in Times Square were suddenly turned into pedestrian lounge-rooms? The streets were painted green and filled with plastic chairs and tables.
The results are in, and those newer metal chairs and tables are going to stay plus get an upgrade to permanent furniture.
Times Square - before new traffic pattern
Times Square's pedestrian area
It’s all part of the Green Light for Midtown project spearheaded by Mayor Bloomberg and implemented by the NYC DOT*, where the goals are to make the NYC streets safer and to reduce NYC traffic and congestion. For Times Square, DOT was looking to improve the NYC traffic flow on 6th & 7th Avenues and make Broadway safer for pedestrians and drivers. If you’ve been through that area, you’ve seen the new pedestrian spaces on Broadway from 42nd – 47th Streets, and also on 33rd – 35th Streets.
How do we know if it worked? DOT used GPS units in taxis to compare travel times in fall 2008 against fall 2009 and found that: [...] Read the rest of this post »
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Yesterday the NYC MTA announced that it was going to cut 1,000 jobs as an effort to manage a huge revenue shortfall. In December, the shortfall was estimated at $400 million. A few days ago, MTA Chairman reported that the deficit is now about $800 million.
Where are these job cuts coming from? 600 of them are administrative staff from different MTA divisions, and they make up about 15% of the non-union employees. The other 450 staff are NYC subway station agents. Get this, though, those 600 admin jobs somehow create a savings of $50 million. How does that work? [...] Read the rest of this post »
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Have you ever been tempted to ask a stranger to share a cab? Well now you can.
NYC’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC)’s one-year test of a Group Ride program started a few weeks ago. Three Group Ride Stands are already active and three more are being planned.
How it Works
Two to four passengers can pay a per-person flat fare of $3 - $4 to share a taxi from a Group Ride stand to a common destination and you can get out anywhere along that route.
Who Tips?
Saving on a taxi ride is definitely a great idea. Our only question is, who tips? No doubt the last person exiting the taxi is going to get stuck with a higher fare than the other riders. Let us know if you have any ideas how to manage the tipping issue.
Where to Get a Group Ride [...] Read the rest of this post »
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Parking in the East 30s & East 60s for just $199 a month!
Put in a request for this incredible offer here.
Just enter East 30s or East 60s as the location you want and $200 as your budget (note — NYC tax will be added).
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Parking in the West 20s, and not way over by 12th Avenue, either, for just $199 a month!
Put in a request for this incredible offer here.
Be sure to put in West 20s as the location you want and $200 as your budget (note — NYC tax will be added).
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