BREAKING: Kansas City Pushes Paid Parking Plan In More Places

The very same parking crackdown that has elicited outcry in the River Market and throughout the Downtown loop could be moving to Midtown, the East side and beyond. 

Moreover, allow us a personal aside . . .

RESIDENTS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DOWNLOAD SOME SKETCHY APP TO PARK THEIR CAR!!!

That's just a personal preference but we think the complaint will resonate with more locals as we move forward. Surge price parking for smaller entertainment districts is just a dumb idea and will keep people away from struggling local places.

Now . . .

The advent of this system has been confronted by widespread complaints about surge price parking and local biz outcry that the system does nothing but make life more expensive for patrons and more dangerous for workers. Also, it's basically just a de facto tax increase on both biz, consumers and drivers. 

Still . . .

The bad idea is taking hold amongst ambitious council members according to this note that THE VERY BEST TKC READERS have sent our way and deserves attention . . . Check-it . . .

"There is a push for a paid parking plan around the city. The parking plan would seek to put metered parking in our business district along 39th street along with city employees enforcing the regulations. The ordinance went to the finance committee last week and will be held until January 28th."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com quote . . .

"Staff from KCPD traffic enforcement would like to meet with representatives from the impacted neighborhoods. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22rd at 5:30pm at the Plaza Library in the large meeting room. Granted there isn't another major snow storm, I plan to be there. I would also like anyone who is available to attend the meeting as well."

"The following day, Councilmen Bunch and Rea would also like to meet with the perspective neighborhoods. This meeting will be held Thursday, January 23rd at 1:30pm at the Westport Roanoke Community Center. This date could change based on how other neighborhoods respond."

Developing . . .