5 Comments

  1. By David Cahill
    October 15, 2012 at 6:55 pm | permalink

    The installation of this system is most unfortunate. It is “terminal” for the workers. Plus, what happens when (not if) the system malfunctions and people are trapped in the parking structure?

  2. By Edward Vielmetti
    October 15, 2012 at 8:48 pm | permalink

    David, there’s a call button on the pay station that will summon someone if needed. I’ve had to use a similar emergency call button at the Old Y lot once when the gate wouldn’t open, and someone showed up within a couple of minutes – it’s not like they had to go very far to get there.

  3. By TJ
    October 18, 2012 at 10:33 pm | permalink

    I had to use the call button at the lot that used to be across from Kiwani’s (now a construction site) in order to get a zipcar out the first time I used it (and had forgotten where to find the parking pass). Very prompt response from Republic.

  4. By Vivienne Armentrout
    October 19, 2012 at 12:22 pm | permalink

    Prompt response or not, this system forecloses any likelihood I will park in areas using it. My claustrophobia kicks in when I contemplate parking in the underground structure and not being able to get out. I’ve never used the Y lot, but bypass it to go to Fourth and William.

    The DDA appears to be shifting the system toward permit parkers.

  5. By DrData
    October 19, 2012 at 4:41 pm | permalink

    Another good place to park for folks with claustrophobia are the half-price metered spots on First, near William. They are a nice hike, but excellent for long-term parking.

    I’m thinking the city should turn the underground lot completely into permit spots. Those will be a hard sell for the average person looking for parking. People don’t like structures, but underground ones are less popular, except for aesthetics.