Traffic from a high number of commuters can make finding parking places in urban areas more difficult. City Parking offers parking reservation services to simplify your commute. Here are several tips for choosing places to park in busy areas:
Checking Ahead of Time
Planning your route ahead of your departure and looking up the location you are traveling to helps you find parking solutions. This makes it easier to find stalls near your destination. Check:
- Commute times: Researching how long your commute will take you allows you to plan appropriately for traffic. Leaving earlier than needed gives you additional time to find a space before your appointment, job, or event.
- Street parking rules: When researching street options, check local rules and parking times to find available spaces. Some stalls are available for general parking after business hours, and metered spaces allow you to pay for a specific time slot.
- Business lots: Check the rules for the business lots near your destination. Some places are open to the public, while other areas are reserved for employees or customers.
- Payment options: Some garages and lots, such as the ones managed by City Parking, allow for digital payments, while others may require cash or a credit card. Having the appropriate payment method streamlines the entry process.
Some urban areas, such as New York City, use alternative time regulations. This means that cars are required to be moved for street cleaning. Knowing the laws in a busy area helps you narrow down options for finding a space, and it helps you avoid fees, towing, and other penalties.
Looking for Garages
Garages are able to accommodate a large number of vehicles, making it easy to find a place to park in urban environments. Covered garages protect your car from the rain or snow. Some also offer security features to prevent unauthorized access, including bright lighting, gated entrances, attendants, and cameras. Our staff members go through background checks as an additional precaution. Security options help protect your vehicle from threats such as vandalism and theft. Find garages near the event you are attending, or that are next to public transportation hubs for greater convenience.
When checking garages, look for spaces that meet your vehicle requirements. Some garages provide accessible parking and accommodations for larger vans. 24-hour garages allow you to attend a night shift without having to move your vehicle. If there is a garage at your office building, ask your employer if employee parking spaces are available.
Apps help you find open garages near your destination. They can display the rental requirements of the garage, and they offer real-time updates for stall availability. Some also direct you to the entrance and offer notifications for when your time is ending. Locations owned by City Parking appear on major platforms.
Using Reserved Parking Services
Reservation services let you find and select available stalls in advance. This allows you to make sure you have a space to park during peak traffic hours, preventing you from having to circle full garages or park far away from your destination. This helps you run errands more efficiently and lowers traffic congestion. Using a reservation service also allows you to pay ahead of time.
Companies such as City Parking offer daily or monthly parking passes. Daily passes may be more appropriate for a temporary stay in the area or for one-time outings, such as sporting events or concerts. Having a monthly pass allows you to choose the same stall to park in every day. A dedicated parking place shortens your daily commute, allowing you to get to your job on time. It also allows you to select a garage or lot with your required hours and features, such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Finding Parking Spaces With Us
City Parking owns over 150 garages in New York City. We work with major landlords and residential spaces, as well as event areas. Our loyalty program offers 10% discounts for daily parking, and we provide auto-pay options for monthly accounts. We follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules and inspections to keep our garages in good condition. To learn more about our reservation services, we invite you to sign up for an account today.