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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

Will Paris Voters Make SUV Drivers Pay More For Parking — And Will American Cities Follow Their Lead?

Voters in the City of Light could force SUV drivers to pay more to park — but even if the measure passes, more hurdles lie ahead.

February 2, 2024

Santa Monica Considers Transportation Funding Measure for November 2024 Ballot

Santa Monica is looking to tax paid parking structures (i.e. garages and paid lots) to fund transportation projects, including Vision Zero safety improvements and maintenance of the city's parking structures

December 19, 2023

Austin Becomes the Largest U.S. City to Eliminate Parking Minimums

The Violet Crown City voted to make the change months ago — but now that a revision of the city's byzantine zoning code is finally done, the law will actually go into effect.

November 6, 2023

How Even Modest Reductions in Parking Can Slash Your Rent

Excess parking is costing renters dearly, even if they don't drive — and in New Jersey, a small tweak in local zoning codes save them over a thousand dollars a year.

November 1, 2023

Why Legislatures Across the US Are Challenging Parking Mandates More Than Ever Before

Parking reform is gaining momentum across the U.S. Here are a few recent victories.

July 27, 2023

Your City May Be Rethinking Parking Rules

TransForm has a guide to help you advocate for smarter parking policies that can lead to a greater housing supply

July 20, 2023