An article in today’s Dispatch showcases the concern that some University District residents have with the growing size of apartment complex parking lots in the area around Oakland Avenue. Residents who have lived in the area for years are complaining… [Read More]
An article in today’s Dispatch is reporting that some city officials are considering a 50% rate hike to parking meters throughout Downtown, the Short North, the Arena District, German Village and other urban neighborhoods. The increase is estimated to bring… [Read More]
Over 160 Downtown parking meters will soon be losing their rush hour parking restrictions, which means that parking in front of businesses in the 7-9am and 4-6pm time slots just got a whole lot easier. In a statement released this… [Read More]
It’s no secret that Columbus is an auto-centric city. Many commuters drive their cars to every destination they visit every single day. Several local organizations are challenging citizens to see if they can try rethinking their commute. On Friday, September… [Read More]
Two more two-wheel motor vehicle parking spots were just added Downtown, allowing more room for scooters and motorcycles to easily find a place to park. These two additions bring the grand total of two-wheeler parking areas up to 25, with… [Read More]
Originally announced a year and a half ago, the old Lazarus Parking Garage on South Front Street has been demolished and the new eight-level 773-space parking deck is finished and open for use. The parking deck project was added to… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Restaurants’ valet zones to get second look By Mark Ferenchik Looking for a parking meter near your favorite Short North or Downtown restaurant? Even if you find one, you might have to pay a valet to park… [Read More]
Over the course of the past year, Columbus Underground has played an active role in soliciting suggestions for bike rack locations in and around the downtown area. Many of them were implimented successfully and there’s still an ongoing discussion for… [Read More]
Last summer, the City of Columbus rolled out a new scooter parking initiative that gave two-wheel vehicle operators (scooter riders and motorcyclists alike) several designated parking locations in and around Downtown. Currently there are 23 locations that can hold a… [Read More]
Late last year The City of Columbus’ Public Service Department tested out several new high-tech parking kiosks around town, but pulled them back out after they failed to meet several expectations. Tomorrow, a different model of meter will be installed… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote For valets at Short North cap, a night’s work equals a 10K Friday, November 28, 2008 BY MOLLY WILLOW As the sun sets and the hungry arrive, the workout begins for the valet parkers of the… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Columbus raises handicapped-parking fine to $500 Monday, October 27, 2008 BY ROBERT VITALE Columbus soon will levy the highest fine in Ohio for parking illegally in spots reserved for motorists with disabilities. City Council members voted… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote North Side parking to be at premium Friday, October 3, 2008 BY TIM DOULIN Traffic might be congested at the state fairgrounds and on the Ohio State University campus this weekend because of multiple events. The… [Read More]
According to this Dispatch article, a city meter maid was recently caught for flyering cars with advertisements for The Main Bar while on the job. Perhaps the logic is that after getting a parking ticket, folks would be inclined to… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Bikers served $40 notice to clear out of Pearl Alley Friday, May 30, 2008 BY BOBBY PIERCE Motorcyclists and scooter riders say the tickets they found on their bikes Wednesday afternoon mean they’ve lost their parking haven… [Read More]
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