Joy spreads in Park Slope as hated alternate-side parking to be halted

[Trainspotter]

Joy spreads in Park Slope as hated alternate-side parking to be halted

Parking euphoria erupted in Park Slope on Thursday as news spread that alternate-side rules in the Brooklyn neighborhood will be suspended indefinitely starting Monday.

 

"Yes!" exclaimed John Buckley, 39, as he sat in his car on Seventh St. "I'm so happy and elated. It's a home run."

 

Buckley, a correction officer, is forced to perform the same urban ritual as millions of other New Yorkers: a biweekly mad dash to move his car from one side of the street to another before the street sweeper - and parking ticket agents - show up.

 

Full story: - May 16, 2008

[metsfan]

So, when are they going to sweep the streets? B)

 

- Andy

[Pablo M 201]

So, when are they going to sweep the streets? B)

 

- Andy

People on foot are going to have to work around the cars.

[metsfan]

People on foot are going to have to work around the cars.

 

Sounds inefficient...

 

- Andy

[INDman]

Sounds inefficient, but if you live in Park Slope like I do its great news. Some nights before alternate side, it can take me over an hour to find a spot.