The New York City Department of Transportation is trialling car-share parking spaces that can only be used for car-sharing. The pilot program will last two years and cover approximately 300 parking spots in municipal lots and another 300 on-street zones in specified neighborhoods. These facilities include both municipal parking fields and garages. These spaces are reserved for the use of car-share companies like Car2Go, Enterprise Carshare, Reach Now and Zipcar.
Car-sharing as a service will improve air quality locally, lower transportation costs for households and improve access to service. This program for car-share parking spaces will also decrease the amount of time you spend looking for parking and will decrease personal car ownership and reduce congestion on the roads.
Carsharing-Only Parking Spots
New York City is Doing a Pilot Program for Car-Share Parking Spaces
Trend Themes
1. Car-share Parking - Offering car-sharing only parking spots to increase access to the service and reduce congestion and personal car ownership.
2. Municipal Car-sharing Programs - Providing municipal car-sharing programs as a government innovation opportunity to address environmental and congestion concerns.
3. Smart Parking Solutions - Developing technology solutions to enhance car-sharing services with reserved parking spots for a more convenient and efficient experience.
Industry Implications
1. Car-sharing Services - Car-sharing companies can take advantage of car-sharing only parking spots to expand their service and encourage adoption.
2. Smart Parking Technology - Developing new technology solutions for smart parking and car-sharing can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the parking industry.
3. Government Urban Planning - Local and national governments can optimize parking regulations to incentivize car-sharing programs and reduce traffic congestion in cities.