New Parking Meters Put Motorcycles, Scooters In Sticky Situation
Chicago’s new Pay & Display parking payment kiosks, have put motorcycle and scooter riders in a sticky predicament. Perhaps, more accurately, a non-sticky situation. Initially, when Pay &...
View ArticleParking Ticket FYI: City Slowly Turns Up Enforcement
There have been a few recent and impending changes to parking enforcement in Chicago and the expectation of increased enforcement on the horizon. Here’s a digest of the latest Chicago enforcement news...
View ArticleThe Geek On Chicago Tonight At 7
Chicago Tonight, WTTW Channel 11′s prestigious and intelligent local news show, is doing a news piece on how motorcycle and scooter owners are contending with the new parking meter pay boxes. For what...
View ArticleWTTW Re-Ignites Motorcyle Meter Matter
Last week, Chicago Tonight, WTTW Channel 11‘s refreshingly intelligent nightly local news program, did a piece on the issues surrounding how motorcycle and scooters riders deal with the new parking...
View ArticleNew Motorcycle Friendly Meter Receipts Debut At ABATE Meeting
The phone rang. It was Patrick Jones, President of Chicago ABATE calling to talk. I had e-mailed him earlier in the week to get his and his group’s input on Chicago Parking Meter, LLC’s announcement...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions For Chicago Parking Meters
Normally, when the beginning of a new year comes around, many people draft a list of New Year’s resolutions. Some see it as trying to turn over a new leaf, or just want to improve on a segment of...
View ArticleChicago Parking Meters Debut New, Motorcycle Friendly Receipts
Over the past few weeks, motorists parking at Chicago parking meters may have noticed a mild change to their pay and display receipts. The pay boxes are not printing out on the lightweight thermofax...
View ArticleParking Ticket Rage Inspiration For Cling N’ Go
By Diana Novak Think the overzealous diligence of Chicago’s parking enforcement aides is annoying? Do you get angered when you’re a bit late in getting back to your car, just to see a bright orange...
View ArticleTraffic Alert!: Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade This Sunday
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! It’s Chicago’s 31st annual Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade taking place this Sunday. The motorcycle parade takes place along Chicago’s famous Western Avenue, stepping off at...
View ArticleAsk The Parking Ticket Geek 3/2/09
Dear PTG; I would like to know who will receive the revenue from parking tickets, the City or the new owners of the meters? How bad is this deal? Thanks, Scott Scott- The city still gets the revenue...
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