tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post3709769482669847494..comments2021-09-13T03:33:56.852-07:00Comments on oakland space academy: Parking DesignUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-25473590261877539032011-01-16T21:56:12.887-08:002011-01-16T21:56:12.887-08:00Good point Becks, I hadn't thought of that. Us...Good point Becks, I hadn't thought of that. Using Clipper to pay for a parking is a great idea!Raymond Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490460769943306675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-60001179096249449122011-01-16T11:05:31.039-08:002011-01-16T11:05:31.039-08:00Glad to see you blogging again!
The design doesn&...Glad to see you blogging again!<br /><br />The design doesn't bother me much, but I really wish they would accept Clipper cards. That way we wouldn't have to fumble for change or charge an absurdly small amount to credit cards (and cost the city the credit card fee). Also, I think it would lead to more people riding transit since they would not face the barrier of figuring out payment, and they'd realize pretty quickly that transit is often cheaper than parking.Beckshttp://oaklandliving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-16066818564294159012011-01-09T11:12:40.056-08:002011-01-09T11:12:40.056-08:00Oakland's black kiosks are solar powered; at l...Oakland's black kiosks are solar powered; at least they have solar panels on top where people leave their pennies.Andrew Alden, Oakland Geology bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369367151045054784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-80634854732921224812011-01-09T10:19:20.464-08:002011-01-09T10:19:20.464-08:00Those of you interested in parking issues should c...Those of you interested in parking issues should come down to the Planning Commission meeting on January 19. There are not one, but two parking issues on the agenda - <br />http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca/groups/ceda/documents/agenda/oak025427.pdf.<br /><br />522-20th Street (Thomas Berkley Way)<br />Temporary auto-fee parking (up to four years), surface lot, up to 49<br />spaces (24 paved, and up to 49 with valet service)<br /><br />Then everyone's favorite Temporary Conditional Use Permits as a part of zoning policy!Daniel Schulmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303642264123802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-23804948971894107672011-01-08T15:58:50.123-08:002011-01-08T15:58:50.123-08:00Good to meet you at the Blogoaksphere party (we ta...Good to meet you at the Blogoaksphere party (we talked about Detroit's creamsickle houses). I like your blog! Today's post was interesting. Have you seen the Velibes bikes in Paris or the similar urban bike meters in Montreal?--MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457083580765273807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-35825337303325564572011-01-08T15:52:45.301-08:002011-01-08T15:52:45.301-08:00That would work too. I think you are right about t...That would work too. I think you are right about the printed ticket aiding memory. I guess I just have pretty good internal clock, and so wouldn't need the external one if I just knew how long I had. If I was using them daily, I'm sure I'd remember to check the time, but since I don't drive that often, I don't have stellar parking kiosk habits.Raymond Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798706297063377413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-28573340720691765562011-01-08T15:09:28.748-08:002011-01-08T15:09:28.748-08:00Okay, so you somewhat prefer that the new meters o...Okay, so you somewhat prefer that the new meters operated like the old meters. You put in a qtr and the machine indicates 15 minutes. The problem I have with those machines, I need to go back to the car to look at the clock to find out my starting time. Now you started shopping and you can't remember when you put money in the meter. <br /><br />It is for that latter reason I prefer the new machines. I hated being in a store wondering if I started shopping at 1:20, 1:30 or 2:20. The only thing I need to remember is when my time expires. I bet seeing the time printed on the paper aids in memory. Life moves forward not backward.<br /><br />In truth, the old system required you to whip out a time device as well. I think the only improvement you are seeking is a permanent clock face. Or you could do like the rest of us, read the time first :)Ralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-81909193713705001182011-01-08T14:20:51.925-08:002011-01-08T14:20:51.925-08:00Yes, the big brown boxes, though I thought they we...Yes, the big brown boxes, though I thought they were black. I wasn't referring to the signs, but the clocks on the kiosks. Unfortunately, those clocks change from the current time to the time that you are allowed to park until the moment you add. And I always put money in before I check the time. <br /><br />It is just poorly designed. I don't care what time I can park until, I just want to know how long the money I have already put in allows me to park. Is it 15 minutes, or 45 minutes? That is far more intuitive.<br /><br />Instead it's "Oh, I can park until 3:07? Well, what time is it now?" Fumble through bag, "it's 2:55." "Great, I've got about 20 minutes...no wait, I forgot to carry the one," (or something). Obviously it isn't the biggest deal in the world. It is just one of life's little annoyances that could have been ameliorated through better design.Raymond Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798706297063377413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-19779702015749670432011-01-08T13:18:16.035-08:002011-01-08T13:18:16.035-08:00What are the new meters? Are you referring to the ...What are the new meters? Are you referring to the big brown boxes? I have often observed big signs that tell you how long you can park. There is a clock on the face of the machine (I use it to mark time when I go for a run); thus, you should never need to whip out a time device. Theoretically, the amount of time you buy should be determined by need not by time.Ralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897399702782425261.post-3500442419018394622011-01-08T10:11:34.489-08:002011-01-08T10:11:34.489-08:00Yay, you posted again! :-) Great to meet you at th...Yay, you posted again! :-) Great to meet you at the Blogoaksphere gathering.<br /><br />Fortunately they've put in some bike racks, because those sheared off parking meters are unsightly and useless -- you can just lift the lock over the top. I recall there was some mechanism to request new bike racks around the city, but that was before the budget implosion, so it's probably way down the priority list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542931247957198888noreply@blogger.com