Parking Policy
Basics
Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT
Two community boards want the job to go to the agency already in charge of the streets.
April 13, 2026
Euclid v. Ambler: A Century-Old Lesson for American Urbanism
Zoning and transportation are two sides of the same coin.
April 1, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: The (Parking) Reformation
Tony Jordan, president of the Parking Reform Network, discusses getting rid of our cars, parking policy, and Donald Shoup’s legacy.
December 4, 2025
Study: Removing Parking Minimums Leads to More Affordable Housing
Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing — and it might work elsewhere, too.
October 22, 2025
Friday Video: We’re All Paying For ‘Free’ Parking, Whether Or Not We Drive
Parking mandates aren't the only reason why your city has so much asphalt. Check out the hidden reason why so many businesses build way more parking than they need.
August 1, 2025
This Parking Bill Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis
Washington state just passed a package of reforms that could juice housing production and get landlords to give non-drivers a break on their rent. But will other states go even further?
April 29, 2025
Eight Ways To Reimagine Parking Spaces
This Park(ing) Day, 175 groups across multiple countries transformed curbside parking stalls into bedrooms, terraces, living spaces and more.
October 3, 2024
How Should Parking be Priced in College Towns?
Forget "Seinfeld" — the fundamental challenges of parking policy are not limited to big cities.
September 11, 2024
This Year’s Park(ing) Day Hopes to Inspire Big Policy Change
One weekend a year, advocates and artists all over the world repurpose curbside parking spots to make more space for people. This year, they're connecting it back to parking policy reform that can keep the party going year round.
September 5, 2024
Study: People Want to Pay for Parking Separately From Rent
Most U.S. apartment complexes bundle the costs of parking and housing together — whether or not residents actually own a car and use that space. New research suggests that tenants might be open to a change.
August 19, 2024