David Yassky

On January 31^st, the Congestion Pricing Commission released their proposal for a New York City fee system.  As part of the plan, they recommend “that the City be required to offer communities a residential parking permit program (RPP) prior to the start of congestion pricing.”  A residential permit parking program is necessary for our communities, even now that congestion pricing has failed, and the DOT is examining several possibilities for permit parking programs in the City.

Residential Permit Parking is a system used in other cities—such as Boston, Toronto, and Washington D.C.—which limits parking privileges in residential areas to permit holders.  Permits are generally given only to the residents of a specific area, and temporary visitor passes are available in many cases.  Residential permit parking programs are advantageous because they reduce circling for spots, which in turn reduces pollution and improves our streetscape.  In fact, studies have shown that in some parts of the City, 1/3 of all traffic has arrived at its destination and is in a cruising pattern looking for parking. 

Recently, several plans have come out for how best to implement Residential Permit Parking in New York City. Below, you will find a plan from the community in my district. The DOT's own plan will be posted here soon:

Community Plan

DOT Plan