#412 The New York Parking Wars

The Bowery Boys: New York City History - A podcast by Tom Meyers, Greg Young - Fridays

Long-term and overnight parking used to be illegal in the early 20th century. But in 1950, street parking was legalized with the advent of alternate-side parking rules, and soon parking meters and 'meter maids' were attempting to keep a handle on the chaotic situation. Eventually the car took over. Will it always be this way?