Status Updates From The High Cost of Free Parking

It is no doubt ironic that the motorcar, superstar of the capitalist system, expects to live rent-free. —Wolfgang Zuckerman

"American cities put a floor under the parking supply to satisfy peak demand for free parking, and then cap development density to limit vehicle trips. European cities, in contrast, often cap the number of parking spaces to avoid congesting the roads and encourage walking, cycling, and public transport."
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I can’t believe I’m barely halfway through 😭 this book is so long. Shoup is THOROUGH!!

"Staunch conservatives often become ardent communists when it comes to parking, and rational people quickly turn emotional"

Entering my Sith Lord era

"Staunch conservatives often become Arden communists when it comes to parking, and rational people quickly turn emotional"

Entering my Sith Lord era

I’m about to be an expert on parking by the end of this, lol

I really like the examples that the author uses to illustrate how silly a lot of the parking requirements are. Really highlights the pitfalls of not taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture.