Free and convenient: there is an application that will help you quickly find a parking space on the streets of New York
'23.08.2022'
ForumDaily New York
Finding a parking space in New York City requires fortitude, patience, and a lot of luck. Even if you have found a place, there is always a risk that the car will soon have to be rearranged due to street cleaning. But even with all these inconveniences, the street is your best option for parking unless you're willing to shell out triple-digit cash to park your car in a parking lot or garage. Time-out.
To make it a little easier to park on the streets of New York City, a new city app is trying to encourage neighbors to share information about available parking spaces. Street Parking Community (SPC) is a new free app designed to help locals navigate where there are free parking spaces in the city. It is available for iOS and Android.
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In the app, users can see available (green) or unavailable (red) parking spaces nearby. Once you've parked, the app will automatically mark your spot as unavailable. And when you leave again, the application will know that the place is free. If location services scare you, you can also mark the location manually. Of course, the system is not perfect. If someone without an app quickly jumps into an open area, you may find yourself without a parking space, and even feel confused. But the more users sign up, the more accurate parking information can be.
Convenient and environmentally friendly
The application is designed for the convenience of New York motorists, but also with respect for the environment. If you find a spot faster, you use less gas, which is good for the environment.
In the application, users can also mark whether they plan to take up space for a long time. Users can also generously report that they plan to leave within half an hour.
Of course, sharing your car's location with the entire area can raise some legitimate concerns. Therefore, in the application, you can register under a pseudonym, and sharing your car's license plate is not necessary at all.
