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People don't have that right. Nowhere does it say they do. Again, you are not listening. And I live within 1 mile of the new station and ride the 6:40 to GCT. in fact, much like you, I live within walking distance. I just don't feel like getting out of bed any earlier than I already have to. Like I said, as long as its a public street, and I'm parking legally, I'll park wherever I want.
Last edited by JayCT; 12-06-2011 at 10:14 AM..
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I am listening and you are illogical. Obviously your anger over not getting a parking permit is rendering you unable to see both sides of an argument. Perhaps now it’s a free street but if people can't get to their homes, this will be a problem and maybe there aren't "no commuter parking" signs now. However, if all the folks that used to park by downtown now think they are going to line the streets of where I live and this is a lot of people it could be a huge potential problem. If it starts to become a problem and everyone and their brother is parking on the small grid of streets where I live, than I certainly see the installation of no commuting parking signs becoming a reality. Time will tell, in the meantime all I ask is to park with courtesy.
Last edited by JayCT; 12-06-2011 at 10:16 AM..
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I am listening and you are illogical. Obviously your anger over not getting a parking permit is rendering you unable to see both sides of an argument. Perhaps now it’s a free street but if people can't get to their homes, this will be a problem and maybe there aren't "no commuter parking" signs now. However, if all the folks that used to park by downtown now think they are going to line the streets of where I live and this is a lot of people it could be a huge potential problem. If it starts to become a problem and everyone and their brother is parking on the small grid of streets where I live, than I certainly see the installation of no commuting parking signs becoming a reality. Time will tell, in the meantime all I ask is to park with courtesy.
I am not angry. I am being honest with you. You have no more right to that space than anyone else. Sucks, but that's the law on a public street. Nobody will refute that fact.
I will park wherever I please that is legal. As will the other commuters. If you are successful in getting those signs put up, then I'll respect them. And you should be thankful that I'm a law abiding citizen. The people who park downtown now, clearly aren't as they park in areas clearly marked no parking, and just pay the tickets.
Last edited by JayCT; 12-06-2011 at 10:17 AM..
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You seem angry based upon other banter between you and other posters. At least there are a c few options for streets that commuters will try and park on so at least it will be spread out a bit. Lord knows when I first first figuring out downtown parking for the train station I got my share. However, it taught me a lesson and where to park and where not to park I respect that. At the end of the day park where you like as I won't be directly affect as I park off the street and can simply walk a very short walk to the train. If signs do get put up I'm glad they will be respected. Now I just wish the dozens of extra lights that Fairfield put in could be timed better.
Did anyone catch the price tag? $46mm for a parking lot and concrete slab without any additional amenities (for example restrooms). Unbelievable and truly sad. I'd wager a few contractors made a profit margin that rivals software companies. How much longer are we going to stand for financial fleecing?
Ok, so how does day parking work here? I got home with my stub and had no idea what to do with it. Are they giving us a free week while they figure it out? Or is it just a honeymoon period? Either way, I like the convenience of paying online. If they can do that here, I'm sold!
I took the train from Fairfield Metro today without a hitch. It was nice to have such a short drive, and it was easier to get a seat.
The lot seemed pretty empty this morning. It's nice that the platform has a roof ovwr ut, and it's long enpugh to accomodate a full train, so I don't gave to move through cars to get to an open one.
I park on the opposite side of the tracks than at the downtown station, so I have to cross the tracks in the morning. That will take a little getting used to, but it's nice at night.
Lot was empty when we pulled in at 7:20 tonight as well. It would seem there are a TON of unused spots. Not sure who's to blame for that, but after talking to the blue hairs on the phone today, I'd wager it's the 2.5 people they have working at FPA, and not Fusco.
Did anyone catch the price tag? $46mm for a parking lot and concrete slab without any additional amenities (for example restrooms). Unbelievable and truly sad. I'd wager a few contractors made a profit margin that rivals software companies. How much longer are we going to stand for financial fleecing?
Very sad. We can thank that crook Flatto. Hopefully he does some jail time once Malloy gets ousted and stops protecting him. No parking garage either. The lot itself is truly massive though. There are WAY more than 1500 spots there. Not sure why they aren't being made available. Probably some stateys that need to get perks.
Very sad. We can thank that crook Flatto. Hopefully he does some jail time once Malloy gets ousted and stops protecting him. No parking garage either. The lot itself is truly massive though. There are WAY more than 1500 spots there. Not sure why they aren't being made available. Probably some stateys that need to get perks.
A Bridge was also built , which drove up costs and New Infastrature around the station. The Station itself only cost 15 Million from the Railroad Employees i asked. Some spots are probably reserved for the future redevelopment project which will be built soon....although a Garage should have been built. CT doesn't seem to understand that when you build TOD , you build garages and constrict the development.
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