1. “ SEE ” Parking in Manhattan Bonnie Wu, Naile Pelinkovic, Aaron Helgevold, William Carmody, Kevin Martinez

2. “SEE” Parking has always been a problem for New York City residents. The abundance of people and their modes of transportation combined with the lack of space leads to a major problem for many New York City residents and commuters. This problem has been addressed many times in recent years through news reports and other publicity forays, but the problem remains. In our presentation we will concentrate on the parking issues in New York City, with our major focus in the borough of Manhattan. Parking has always been a problem for New York City residents. The abundance of people and their modes of transportation combined with the lack of space leads to a major problem for many New York City residents and commuters. This problem has been addressed many times in recent years through news reports and other publicity forays, but the problem remains. In our presentation we will concentrate on the parking issues in New York City, with our major focus in the borough of Manhattan.

3. “SEE” A lack of parking for commercial deliveries and other tasks leads to double-parking. This only further congests New York’s already busy streets and causes more parking and traffic difficulties. A lack of parking for commercial deliveries and other tasks leads to double-parking. This only further congests New York’s already busy streets and causes more parking and traffic difficulties.

4. “SEE” Traffic “gridlock” often occurs on New York streets, not only because of the number of cars traveling somewhere, but also because of the number of cars that illegally park and end up congesting the streets. Traffic “gridlock” often occurs on New York streets, not only because of the number of cars traveling somewhere, but also because of the number of cars that illegally park and end up congesting the streets.

5. “SEE” Parking garages such as this Icon garage can charge incredibly high prices for the convenience of a safe and sheltered parking space. Parking garages such as this Icon garage can charge incredibly high prices for the convenience of a safe and sheltered parking space. The high prices deter many people from taking advantage of the open spaces underground and instead forces them to look for cheaper parking on the street.

6. “SEE” Not only has the lack of parking spaces caused entrepreneurs to look below the city, but also to build above current parking lots. This picture of a parking lot in Lower Manhattan is a great example. Not only has the lack of parking spaces caused entrepreneurs to look below the city, but also to build above current parking lots. This picture of a parking lot in Lower Manhattan is a great example. Although generally less expensive than their underground counterparts these facilities can still be too costly for many New Yorkers. Not only has the lack of parking spaces caused entrepreneurs to look below the city, but also to build above current parking lots. Although generally less expensive than their underground counterparts these facilities can still be too costly for many New Yorkers. Not only has the lack of parking spaces caused entrepreneurs to look below the city, but also to build above current parking lots.

7. “SEE” This is another example of the above ground parking structures that are seemingly sprouting from the pavement in many areas of Manhattan. As one can see parking at this particular lot is over $8 per hour. This is another example of the above ground parking structures that are seemingly sprouting from the pavement in many areas of Manhattan. As one can see parking at this particular lot is over $8 per hour.

8. “SEE” Dealing with the occasional snow fall here in the Northeast only adds to the parking problems. Although, other cities have to deal with snow fall, few others if any are as congested as Manhattan. Also, because plows must be able to clear the streets, alternate side parking presents yet another problem. The hassle of moving ones car can be forgotten and could cause further traffic problems. Dealing with the occasional snow fall here in the Northeast only adds to the parking problems. Although, other cities have to deal with snow fall, few others if any are as congested as Manhattan. Also, because plows must be able to clear the streets, alternate side parking presents yet another problem. The hassle of moving ones car can be forgotten and could cause further traffic problems.

9. PART 2: JUDGE

10. Scarcity of Parking Parking in Manhattan is very scarce because the area is usually filled with double parked cars due to the limited space of parking on the streets. Parking in Manhattan is very scarce because the area is usually filled with double parked cars due to the limited space of parking on the streets. Unlike Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island where there are mostly privately owned houses that have their own garages Manhattan is mostly apartment buildings with no private garages. Unlike Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island where there are mostly privately owned houses that have their own garages Manhattan is mostly apartment buildings with no private garages.

11. Public Transportation Public transportation is accessible to everyone, there is no need to worry about finding a place to park and it is usually a lot faster. Public transportation is accessible to everyone, there is no need to worry about finding a place to park and it is usually a lot faster. Most people whom work in Manhattan or even live in Manhattan take public transportation. Most people whom work in Manhattan or even live in Manhattan take public transportation. Over thousands of people are taking the trains and buses daily. That is reducing the number of cars coming into the city on a daily basis. Over thousands of people are taking the trains and buses daily. That is reducing the number of cars coming into the city on a daily basis.

12. Garages There are many things that we noticed being done in regards to parking in the Manhattan and solutions to double parked cars. There are many things that we noticed being done in regards to parking in the Manhattan and solutions to double parked cars. More and more garages are being opened around the city More and more garages are being opened around the city Manhattan has at least one garage within five blocks radius. Manhattan has at least one garage within five blocks radius.

13. Parking Tickets The department of parking violations is taking measurements to make the parking and driving in the city easier by reducing the number of double parked cars by issuing tickets. The department of parking violations is taking measurements to make the parking and driving in the city easier by reducing the number of double parked cars by issuing tickets.

14. The price of a ticket today for a double parked car is $115, people are thinking twice now before leaving their car double parked. The price of a ticket today for a double parked car is $115, people are thinking twice now before leaving their car double parked. Even the trucks that are doing deliveries are no longer allowed to be double parked for more than a few minutes. Even the trucks that are doing deliveries are no longer allowed to be double parked for more than a few minutes.

15. Challenges of Parking There are many challenges on the issue of parking in Manhattan. There are many challenges on the issue of parking in Manhattan. Some challenges to this procedure are that police officers and firefighters are breaking the rules as well. They are given parking passes that gives them the privilege of parking anywhere. Some challenges to this procedure are that police officers and firefighters are breaking the rules as well. They are given parking passes that gives them the privilege of parking anywhere. Those passes are being photocopied and given to family and friends allowing them as well to park anywhere they please. Those passes are being photocopied and given to family and friends allowing them as well to park anywhere they please.

16. Dignity of Human Person Emphasis on people over things. Emphasis on people over things. People should be able to park without walking a far distance.

17. Dignity of Work Economy exists to serve people, not vice versa Economy exists to serve people, not vice versa People shouldn’t have to spend their time looking for parking spaces so that they can arrive to work on time.

18. Promotion of Common Good Freedom of individuals in balance with good of society, domestically and globally Freedom of individuals in balance with good of society, domestically and globally Everyone should be able to park, even those who can’t afford to pay for parking garages.

19. Rights and Responsibilities Basic rights are respected and promoted Basic rights are respected and promoted Everyone has the right to park their cars, the government should be responsible to make sure that there is enough room to do so.

20. Solidarity Mutual obligations to promote rights and developments of all peoples Mutual obligations to promote rights and developments of all peoples The community should work together to try to solve parking problems.

21. Special Claim of Poor and Vulnerable People Those with greatest need require greatest response; this builds a just society Those with greatest need require greatest response; this builds a just society People such as the elders, should be able to walk a comfortable distance to their destination.

22. Difficulty Parking in Manhattan Act

23. We have come up with three ways in which Manhattan can alleviate the current problems with parking. -Increasing the use of public transportation -Increase public parking -Implement car sharing

24. We believe that the difficulties that arise in the use of public transportation and recent rises in fares have deterred many people from using the MTA. -Buses do not always run on schedule. -Maintenance delays on subways -Increased fares for buses, subways, and the Long Island Railroad

25. Alleviating Bus Problems It would not be cost-effective to increase the number of buses and the problem would be best dealt with by updating bus delays at each stop. It would not be cost-effective to increase the number of buses and the problem would be best dealt with by updating bus delays at each stop. Seattle has already implemented technology by which riders can use cellular phones to track delays on any route number. Seattle has already implemented technology by which riders can use cellular phones to track delays on any route number. Through an internet company, Mybus, Seattle has placed monitors on city buses to report delays. Through an internet company, Mybus, Seattle has placed monitors on city buses to report delays.

26. We believe that by implementing this system in New York we could increase the appeal of public transportation. We believe that by implementing this system in New York we could increase the appeal of public transportation. Computer readouts at city bus stops could relay to passengers information pertaining to bus tardiness. Computer readouts at city bus stops could relay to passengers information pertaining to bus tardiness. Keeping passengers informed will diminish frustration due to ignorance of delays Keeping passengers informed will diminish frustration due to ignorance of delays

27. Subway delays We feel that more commuters would be adept to use the subway for transportation to and from work if they were more informed of the scheduling. We feel that more commuters would be adept to use the subway for transportation to and from work if they were more informed of the scheduling. As with the suggested computer displays at bus stops, we feel incorporating a similar technology at subway stations could increase the number of riders. As with the suggested computer displays at bus stops, we feel incorporating a similar technology at subway stations could increase the number of riders. The displays would inform riders of train arrivals and departures as well as maintenance delays and detours. The displays would inform riders of train arrivals and departures as well as maintenance delays and detours.

28. MTA Fares By increasing rider ship through the suggested ideas we believe that future fare hikes will not be necessary due to increased revenue from new passengers. By increasing rider ship through the suggested ideas we believe that future fare hikes will not be necessary due to increased revenue from new passengers. By implementing the suggestions we believe the fares for buses, the subway, and the Long Island Railroad will be able to be kept at steady prices for a long period of time. By implementing the suggestions we believe the fares for buses, the subway, and the Long Island Railroad will be able to be kept at steady prices for a long period of time.

29. Effects of MTA Reform By increasing use of current public transportation, parking will be less of a problem in Manhattan because more commuters will be using MTA services from Long Island, New Jersey, and surrounding areas. This will alleviate the problem of parking because less cars are on the roads. By increasing use of current public transportation, parking will be less of a problem in Manhattan because more commuters will be using MTA services from Long Island, New Jersey, and surrounding areas. This will alleviate the problem of parking because less cars are on the roads.

30. Flexcar I-GO Program Started in 1999 Started in 1999 Major programs in Seattle, Portland, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago Major programs in Seattle, Portland, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago Smaller programs in various other cities in the US Smaller programs in various other cities in the US The program is a way for city residents to share cars through an online reservation system The program is a way for city residents to share cars through an online reservation system

31. How it works 1) Members sign up for the program and pay a one time registration fee of $125 for a lifetime membership 1) Members sign up for the program and pay a one time registration fee of $125 for a lifetime membership 2) Members log onto website to reserve one of the various vehicles offered 2) Members log onto website to reserve one of the various vehicles offered 3) Visit a local Flexcar parking garage to pick up your reserved vehicle using your Flexcar keycard 3) Visit a local Flexcar parking garage to pick up your reserved vehicle using your Flexcar keycard

32. 4) Constituents are then free to use the car at their leisure and return to the reserved parking spot 4) Constituents are then free to use the car at their leisure and return to the reserved parking spot 5) Trip information is sent to Flexcar through wireless networking and used to calculate a monthly bill 5) Trip information is sent to Flexcar through wireless networking and used to calculate a monthly bill

33. Cost Benefits Members can choose from a variety of plans in order to best suit their needs. Members can choose from a variety of plans in order to best suit their needs. The plans are based both on hours used and miles driven. The plans are based both on hours used and miles driven. Using the calculator on the company’s website you can determine what a monthly bill for your needs would be. Using the calculator on the company’s website you can determine what a monthly bill for your needs would be.

34. For a New York City resident living in Jamaica, Queens and commuting to Manhattan daily the plan should cost about $243 a month. For a New York City resident living in Jamaica, Queens and commuting to Manhattan daily the plan should cost about $243 a month. Comparing this number to parking in Manhattan for the same time period we found that it would cost $225. Comparing this number to parking in Manhattan for the same time period we found that it would cost $225. In this case it would seem that owning your car would be the better choice, but these numbers can be deceiving. In this case it would seem that owning your car would be the better choice, but these numbers can be deceiving.

35. In owning your own car you would also be responsible in paying for such things as gas, insurance and any maintenance costs in addition to the parking fees. In owning your own car you would also be responsible in paying for such things as gas, insurance and any maintenance costs in addition to the parking fees. The Flexcar system price includes gasoline, reserved parking, insurance and twenty-four hour assistance. The Flexcar system price includes gasoline, reserved parking, insurance and twenty-four hour assistance.

36. When taking all of the costs into account it is easy to see that the Flexcar system is the more economical choice. When taking all of the costs into account it is easy to see that the Flexcar system is the more economical choice. The wide selection of offered cars including hybrid models present a choice for any member. The wide selection of offered cars including hybrid models present a choice for any member.

37. The Flexcar Solution By implementing Flexcar’s I-GO program, New York City can reduce the number of automobiles per person. By implementing Flexcar’s I-GO program, New York City can reduce the number of automobiles per person. This would in turn free up many parking spaces and reduce amount of automobile generated air pollution in Manhattan and the surrounding areas. This would in turn free up many parking spaces and reduce amount of automobile generated air pollution in Manhattan and the surrounding areas.

38. Conclusion Through our suggestions we hope to alleviate problems associated with parking in Manhattan. Through our suggestions we hope to alleviate problems associated with parking in Manhattan. We feel that our ideas will cut down on commuter traffic freeing up more parking spaces and reducing pollution at the same time. We feel that our ideas will cut down on commuter traffic freeing up more parking spaces and reducing pollution at the same time.