Chicagoist: Ask Chicagoist: Parking Meter Zones?

guest

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:30:40 -0600

actually, I think there is a better reason for the stickers. I happened to notice them recently and wondered why they would go through the trouble of labeling each of them. The reasoning I came up with was to let you know how much to pull out of your cars change pile before you exit to pay the meter. So if you see a zone 1 and need 30 min, you'd have to pull 6 quarters from your car whereas if you saw a 5 you'd only need one. It helps the parking public be a little more efficient when searching for a spot. If you need a long term spot you can pull right past those pesky 1's and look for a 3 or 5 or 6. Bill

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:39:51 -0600

Actually, it is for pay-by-phone parking. You can read all about it here: http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/546471,CST-NWS-tix07.article

guest

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:55:07 -0600

I thought it meant that now it was covered by some crazy overnight parking rule. Phew.

guest

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:16:30 -0600

I saw these popping up last weekend. Personally, I think they look tacky. They're very bright, and I can't imagine people are going to make a decision on whether or not to park based on the "zone". My guess is there will be some huge rate increase.

guest

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:28:42 -0600

Thales, I know a lot of writers for Chicagoist get a lot of shit from readers. But every time I read one of your posts, I fall a little more in love. Marry me?

guest

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:10:11 -0600

This is hilarious. Some guy just asked me what zone 5 means two hours ago. I usually I am not in this area and find this to be once more strange coincidence in my life. Eatup Drinkup, DiscoverChefs.com

guest

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:44:50 -0600

Thalos, Thanks! Whenever I see something new, especially when it relates to city revenues, I start wheezing. It would be nice if the city were to publicize what these zones mean, though. No signs or information on the website that I could find easily. Glad you did, though.

guest

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:31:36 -0600

I've seen these stickers on meters all over the city. I doubt it's a maintenance issue, but simply to provide information to prospective parkers.

Tankboy

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:41:41 -0600

Thales, you continue to astound me ... do you know how long it's been since I've seen the "¢" symbol?