Sunday, May 26, 2019

Free parking. One of the largest car subsidies. #autosprawlsubsidy

When we find an open spot on the street, and there's no meter, it seems free — but it too is the result of government spending. The cost of the land, pavement, street cleaning, and other services related to free parking spots come directly out of tax dollars (usually municipal or state funding sources). Each on-street parking space is estimated to cost around $1,750 to build and $400 to maintain annually.
https://www.vox.com/2014/6/27/5849280/why-free-parking-is-bad-for-everyone