Here’s Something New: Barcode-Adorned Placards in Lower Manhattan
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There's a new parking placard in town — and, judging by the looks of it, it's going to be a lot harder to fake.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Parking Placards
Queens Pol Wants Safer Streets — But Also More Parking for Car-Loving Cops
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Astoria Council Member Costa Constantinides wants to make his districts streets safer. But his proposal for a new parking lot for neighborhood cops is likely to draw the ire of safe street advocates.
Will DOI Take Placard Abuse Seriously — Or Just Keep Abusing Placards?
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Placard abuse is so bad in Lower Manhattan that officials with the agency in charge of busting illegal placard parkers is accusing other illegally parked officials to stop parking in their illegal parking spots.
Streetsies 2018: Placard Abuse of the Year
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The competition for this Streetsie is, alas, very stiff.
[UPDATE]: State Senator Tells Staffer ‘Kill Yourself!’ After She ID’d Him Parked Illegally in a Bike Lane
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More road rage — and violent tweets — from a state senator.
Placard Abuse? Fernando Cabrera Wants to Issue More Free Parking!
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Here's a great plan ... if you want more would-be leaders with "windshield perspectives" on their neighborhoods.