Both driving and parking in New York can be a challenge, but not an impossible one. The good news is that in the main parts of the city’s 5 boroughs you can find parking garages, parking lots, or street parking readily available.

The bad news is that you will be paying a lot for parking, but there are apps and other tools you can use to find better prices. Use our guide to get answers to your questions about where to park in New York.

If you are parking in Manhattan below 125th St., street parking is at a premium and there are a lot of rules about when you can park where. There are even regulations for street cleaning called “alternate side parking” where you can only park on certain sides of the street on certain days (and your vehicle WILL be towed away if you don’t adhere to the rules).

If you are in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island in a residential area you may not have to pay for parking but be sure to look for signs saying how long you can park there. There are several apps that show you available street parking spots.

But you will pay for the convenience. Cost per day are between $20 and $50 but may be higher for event parking (near a concert venue, for instance) or in areas like the Theater District.

Apps and websites like SpotHero or Best Parking allow you to see the prices in real time and in some cases reserve a spot in a specific garage. This is a great option if you don’t want to spend time driving around looking for a place to park.

But if you pay attention to street signs and know a couple of tips, you can indeed find the unicorn that is free parking in NYC. Along the Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road stops outside of the city, you can usually find a parking lot to leave your vehicle and ride into the city.

This is a good option if you are staying somewhere outside of the city and would like to visit NYC for a day. Overnight parking is generally not allowed in these lots so be sure you look at the train schedule so you don’t get stuck in the city.

The cost of parking in NYC depends on what part of the city or borough, whether you’re parking on the street or in a garage or parking lot, how long you are parked, and the time of day and day of the week, among other factors. The good news is that metered street parking in Manhattan is broken into zones, and you can find the cost online so you don’t get sticker shock.

The average cost of daily parking in New York is $19, although in prime parts of Manhattan you will spend around $50 to park in a garage for a day. Where you can park your car depends on what part of the city you’re in.

You need to pay close attention to street signs regarding parking regulations, but here are some general rules citywide: First things first: In most cases, you are not going to find cheap parking in NYC Manhattan, or at least not in the prime areas.

If you don’t use your vehicle often, finding a monthly parking spot in Queens, Brooklyn or the Bronx will save your money. If you take your car out of the lot or garage infrequently, you might also save money since some places charge a fee for taking the car in and out.

There are several ways to park your car in New Jersey and get into Manhattan. Here are a few options for cheap parking outside NYC:

Miami, Florida, known for its tropical climate, experiences average high temperatures of about 90 degrees Fahrenheit in peak summer months. During this time, a vehicle parked outdoors may be vulnerable to intense sunshine and heat, which can damage the paint job and interior.

This not only protects the paint from UV rays but also keeps the interior cool. Paying a little extra for a ventilated cover can ensure proper air circulation and prevent moisture buildup.

But remember, Miami is prone to unexpected rainfall. Using a waterproof car cover will prevent any water from seeping into the vehicle and causing rust or mold.

However, investing in an all-weather car cover can offer that extra layer of protection your vehicle needs. For open parking, using a high-quality, durable cover year-round is a wise choice.

These days, almost every person wants to save money or time. More often than not, we end up going to big parking lots like Walmart.

But the question is, how long can you park at Walmart. Walmart allows overnight parking at its 2,000 stores all over the US.

Keep reading to learn more about what will happen if you part at Walmart and sleep overnight.

The answer depends on the state where you’re parked. In some states, it’s illegal to park your RV wherever you want.

But even in those states where it’s legal to park overnight, you’ll need to check with local regulations first. In general, the rules are different for each state and city.

Some cities may require permits or licenses for RVs or other vehicles. If you are staying in an RV park or campground while traveling, you’ll need to abide by its rules as well.

Walmart parking lots are a safe place to sleep, and there isn’t much risk of getting arrested or ticketed if you don’t stay there too long. The only thing that might happen is that some people might ask you to leave.

But if you’re respectful, they might let you stay longer. Some people have even reported being able to stay for up to three nights in one parking lot.

All you need is enough space for your RV and yourself (and maybe some supplies).

There are plenty of Walmarts near highways and other main roads, so getting around shouldn’t be too difficult either. The parking lot at a Walmart is a convenient place to park your RV.

Unfortunately, some people have been told that they must pay for overnight parking. That’s not true.

You can stay as long as you want and park anywhere in the lot — even if it’s right next to another vehicle or right in front of an entrance. The reason some people believe they have to pay is that they’re confusing Walmart’s policy on overnight trailers with its policy on RVs.

While trailers are allowed to park overnight in their spaces, they do have to pay $10 per day or $10 per week, depending on which option they choose when registering the trailer online or at customer service before parking it at their location. However, RVs are free.

They do allow overnights or extended stays if you are respectful.

And make sure to ask the store manager for permission. Walmart is a great place to park your RV overnight.

There are several benefits of parking at Walmart for an extended period of time: 1) The most obvious benefit is that it’s free.

You also don’t want to take up valuable parking spots for shoppers who are coming into the store later in the day. 2) Another great benefit is that it’s convenient.

3) The store has many amenities that make it easy to live there temporarily. You can even use their WiFi network.

4) If you’ve ever tried sleeping in an RV while parked at a campground, then you know how difficult it can be when someone drives by too close and shakes your vehicle awake. this won’t happen at a Walmart because they have huge parking lots with plenty of room for RVs to park safely away from other vehicles.

You should also check with your local store before making plans to park overnight. The first thing you need to know is that not all Walmarts allow overnight parking.

You’ll also want to check with your state government. Some states require permits for those who wish to park their vehicles at Walmart overnights.

As long as you’re willing to follow these guidelines, then it’s entirely safe for you to stay at Walmart overnight without worrying about being bothered by security guards or police officers. Yes, Walmart will tow your RV if you leave it overnight.

The policy also states that the vehicle owner is responsible for all costs associated with towing and storing their vehicle. Walmart has a list of guidelines for towing, but only one that directly addresses the 24-hour limit.

The policy doesn’t say how long trucks or trailers can be parked at the store, but it does state that if they’re left overnight, they’ll be towed as well. According to a Reddit user who parked their broken vehicle at Walmart, their car was towed because it was left unattended.

The retail giant has been known to charge as little as $0.50 per hour for parking at select locations.

Is there an overnight fee that you need to know about before you park your RV at Walmart.

According to company policy, there are no fees associated with overnight parking at Walmart stores. However, this doesn’t mean that all stores follow this rule.

RV parking at Walmarts is a popular option for RVers to take a break from the road and enjoy some time in a Walmart parking lot.

Do check store hours before you plan to arrive. Most Walmarts are open 24 hours, but there are some locations that close early or have different hours on Sunday.

Most stores have someone available who can help you back into your spot and get situated, although this may be free or come at an additional cost depending on where you’re visiting.

This way, you won’t be in the way of customers, and you’ll have fewer people asking questions about your rig. RVers who park at Walmart are actually camping on Walmart property without permission.

So when you pull into the parking lot, don’t bring anything with you that looks like camping gear. Don’t even think about hanging a hammock between two trees or setting up a tent or camp stove.

If you plan on staying longer than 24 hours, you’ll need permission from management beforehand. You can do this by calling customer service.

They keep their trash inside their RVs and dump it on the street or in other areas where it is inappropriate to do so.

So, always dispose of your trash correctly and do not leave any of it behind on Walmart’s property or outside its gates. Don’t leave your RV running while unattended in the parking lot.

You can park for up to 24 hours at Walmart stores if the lot is clearly marked. If you’ve tried all other options and still can’t find a place to park overnight in your RV/Motorhome, then you may have to resort to parking at the Walmart parking lot.

However, ensure that you take all the precautions necessary while parking your RV, to help avoid any unwanted circumstances.

Knowing how to park a car is simply a must-know skill, but it can be a challenge if you are new to driving or not used to driving in urban areas. While you may be able to conveniently park on your driveway at home, at some point in time you will need to park your car in a number of different situations.

If you don’t know how to park a car, or you find parking a challenge, this article will guide you. Today you’ll learn:

The first step to parking a car is finding a parking space. When choosing a parking space you need to remember that:

Even as you grow used to dealing with tight parking spots and pedestrians, it will still be considerably harder to park properly in tight situations compared to in open parking spaces.

Luckily for you, we’ll go through them all in this article. Angle parking is the most common type of parking spot found in high-traffic areas and one-way roads.

For that reason, it is also easiest to learn how to park at an angle before moving to parallel and/or perpendicular parking spots. Angle parking is essentially parking at an angle (often 45°) to the road.

Follow these 4 steps when angle parking. The parking spot should have at least 4 feet to each side.

The passengers in the cars next to you also risk slamming their car doors into your car as they attempt to enter their own cars. Enter the angle parking spot by entering the parking spot at an angle and slowly edging forward until your car is correctly positioned within the white lines.

By aligning your car and wheels as you park, you will make it easy for you to move out of the spot later. If you intend to align the car before you move out of the parking spot, you may find that the cars to your sides have changed and that you no longer have space to the sides, making the move difficult.

It can easily happen and it may end up being rather costly. Learning how to park a car in a straight parking space is very important since it’s the second most common type of parking spot.

Follow these 5 steps when parking in a straight parking space. Just as when parking at an angle, you want to find a parking spot with at least 4 feet clear space to each of the sides.

To get as much room as possible for turning, you need to place your vehicle toward the opposite side of the aisle. If the aisle allows for traffic from both directions, try to move as close to the center of the aisle as possible.

Try to align your mirror with the first white line dividing your parking space from others. You can also align your shoulder with the center of the parking spot right before your parking spot, depending on what you prefer.

Then turn your wheels fully to the left, take your foot off the brake, and slowly creep forward into the parking spot. As you get into the parking spot, you will need to straighten out your wheels again.

Once you are in the parking space, you want to make sure your vehicle is correctly aligned within the space and to vehicles parked on either side. Adjust your position until you have an even gap to both sides of your car and you are well within the parking space.

Before you leave the parking lot, look around one additional time for the parking signs so you will know exactly how long you may be parked and if you have to pay. Due to the complexity of parallel parking and the multiple steps of the maneuver, we have already covered parallel parking in detail in another article with illustrations and pictures.

If you intend to enter or leave a parking spot by reversing, be extremely careful of passing pedestrians and/or other vehicles. Especially children can run across your intended path at any time.

If you know you won’t be using your car for a while it can be difficult to know what to do. Perhaps you’ve started working from home or want to look after your car during winter.

How long can a car sit without being driven.

Under normal circumstances, experts recommend driving your car every two to three weeks. Using the car any less than this will increase the likelihood of problems flaring up when you plan to get back out on the road.

It’s perfectly possible that you could leave your car in a garage or parked outside for months with no problems but the longer you leave it, the greater the chance of issues developing and the more measures you should take to mitigate the risk. Our guide is all about reducing that risk of the worst coming to the worst when the time comes to put your car back on the road again.

However, if you do have some options, think about where it’s best to keep your car for a long period.

When my husband told me that his meeting in out of state last week was postponed, I was a little disappointed. You see it would be that meeting that would get our Tesla over the 20,000 mile mark just in time for our one year anniversary of ownership on December 4th.

For one fleeting moment last night, I mentioned how it is just a little bit crazy that he would be driving more than 3 hours each way to attend a 1.5 hour meeting. He reminded me that I was happy about the trip because of the odometer goal.

I told him that it’s already been done. Nearly every owner I’ve ever spoken to has said they now drive more, even so far as making excuses to run errands or hit a new Supercharger.

I came to several conclusions. In the “ICE Age” of cars, mileage is a bad thing.

Gasoline powered cars have thousands of parts that make up major systems such as the engine, fuel system, drive train, exhaust and transmission. Many of these parts have a life expectancy so if you put a lot of miles on your cars or buy used, you can expect to have to replace a water or fuel pump, belts, a muffler or even a whole transmission.

When you consider all that heat combined with so many small parts, some of which are rubber, it starts to make sense when you hear someone dreading their annual inspection because they wonder what part(s) they’re going to have to pay to replace in order to get the car to pass. It also starts to make sense when you learn that traditional car dealerships make more profit on parts and services than they do on sales.

How many miles you drive on a daily basis related to your work or school routine is a very personal thing. When we got our car, my husband’s daily work commute was 22 miles round trip.

Mine, which the Tesla makes once per week, is 32. One gentleman I chatted with a bit last year when we were both waiting for our cars to be built drives well over 100 miles each day.

Some are medical professionals that work fewer than five days per week. For that reason, the total amount of miles you rack up can be very different than someone else.

They actually want to drive. The car is enjoyable, quiet, comfortable and fast.

And unlike the gasoline cars we’ve left behind, we are proud and almost eager to collect more miles. I’ve come to the realization that mileage on a Tesla is a badge of honor.

Find me 10 people that think they “can’t” own a Tesla for a reason other than cost, and I’ll prove to 9 of them that they are wrong. Secondly, driving so many gas free miles is a fun way to stick it to big business – both oil and the auto industry as a whole.

A third reason is psychological. A small survey showed that many Tesla owners would not have otherwise chosen a car with a price tag close to that of their Model S.

In most cases, the cost of electricity at home is significantly less per mile than gas. In the case of long distance trips on the free super charger network, your fuel cost saving is 100%.

It won’t be long before our Tesla, delivered in December 2014, has more miles on the odometer than our Hyundai, which was purchased in December 2012. It’s no wonder because aside from the fact that owning the Tesla makes us want to drive more, it also makes us want to drive the Hyundai less.

We had just washed and detailed the Tesla for my first ever local car show entry the following morning and didn’t want to get it dirty. Otherwise, I see no reason the two of us will ever be in the Hyundai together again.

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Many people hastily park their cars in parking spots by driving into them rather than backing in. Although this technique is perfectly acceptable, it is often just as quick and easy to reverse park (back into a parking space).

Because the front of your vehicle will be directed towards the parking lot, you will have a clearer view of your exit if you back into parking spaces instead of driving into them. You’re reading one of our “Beginner Driver’s Guide” articles.

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Locate an empty parking spot. If you are able to find a parking spot with only one car or no cars on either side you will be able to reduce your chance of an accident while increasing your visibility.

After you have located a parking spot, drive in front of it so that the rear bumper of your vehicle is slightly in front of the space. Alert other drivers of your intentions to back into this parking spot by turning on your blinker or your emergency flashers.

Check your rear view and side mirrors for pedestrians. This is a very important safety precaution, especially if you are in the parking lot of a public place.

Turn your steering wheel to the right as you slowly begin to accelerate in reverse. Continue moving backwards and begin to straighten your vehicle’s steering wheel as your car enters the parking space.

Once your car is aligned in the parking space, straighten your steering wheel and continue to back into the parking spot until the front of your vehicle is aligned with the front of the other vehicles in that row. Make sure that you are far enough into the parking space that the front of your vehicle is not obstructing the aisle.

Shift your car into park and prepare to exit the vehicle. Check here for a simple video tutorial for backing into a parking space easily:

The best Heathrow parking prices from the experts.

Heathrow Airport is easily accessible by car. It is located 14 miles west of Central London off either the M4 or the M25.

We can happily recommend the Purple Parking Park and Ride car park at Heathrow Airport as one of our cheapest Heathrow car parks so you can save some money to spend while you’re away. Whatever your priorities for parking at London’s Heathrow, we’ve got you covered.

With Heathrow Parking from as little as £5.85 per day, as well as top Meet & Greet choices, we make parking at Heathrow easy and affordable. We offer airport car parks at each of the Heathrow Airport Terminals so wherever you are flying from there will be a parking solution to suit you.

The price you pay for Heathrow parking depends on the type of parking you choose, availability and time of year. By booking in advance you can take advantage of online-only prices which are cheaper than turning up on the day.

Let go of your worries, knowing that amending or cancelling your booking is a breeze should your travel plans change. For more info, please visit our FREE Cancellation page.

From cheap Park & Ride deals to feeling like a VIP with on-site valet parking. Relax in the knowledge that you’ll recieve reliable service from trusted providers.

All the deals that are provided below are either for parking specifically at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, 3, 4 or 5, or are available at all Heathrow Terminals. All prices are guide prices.

Get my quote. If you’re looking for a peaceful night’s sleep, without the early morning drive to the airport, then check out our Heathrow Airport Hotels with parking deals and enjoy a refreshing overnight stay before your adventure begins.

The airport lounges at Heathrow provide an excellent space for you to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy terminal. At Purple Parking we pride ourselves on providing competitive deals that enable you to get everything you need for the ideal holiday.

We’ve got tons of options to choose from for your parking at Heathrow to suit your trip. From ultra budget-friendly choices like easyHotel parking to a spot of luxury with our Meet and Greet parking, whatever your goals we can ensure a stress-free journey over to check-in.

You’ll always save when you book ahead of time, so take advantage of pre-booking savings to be confident you’re getting a great deal.

Next, decide which type of parking suits you best. luxurious meet and greet, a car park at the Terminal or a handy park and ride.

We’ve got a variety of secured car parks at Terminal 2 including Purple Parking’s own Multi-Storey Car Park – the closest off-airport parking to Heathrow – and NCP Flightpath which only serves terminals 2 & 3 and is less than a mile from the airport. You’ll also find a selection of Meet & Greet options if you’re looking for a more VIP start to your holiday.

One of the easiest ways to park at Terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport is in the Purple Parking Multi-Storey car park, however, you will need to catch the free transfer bus to Terminal 2 and then use the free Heathrow Express shuttle to get to Terminal 4. This can take up to 55 minutes so please factor this into your travel plans.

If you are travelling from Terminal 5 you’ll be able to park with Purple Parking in the Multi-Storey car park with just a 10-15 minute transfer to the terminal, or treat yourself to the VIP lifestyle with a Meet & Greet or valet package. Get my quote.

We’re an established company with on-the-ground experts, so you know you’re in safe hands with whichever parking option you decide is best for you. Our Meet and Greet service means that you can get yourself and your luggage directly to the entrance of the terminal, without the additional hassle of a transfer.

A driver will collect your vehicle and take it to our secure car park nearby, where it will stay for the duration of your trip. When you return, our Handover Captain will be waiting to hand your vehicle back to you once you have cleared the airport terminal.

Prices for Heathrow Meet and Greet Parking start from as little as £84.99 for 8 days parking. Meet and Greet parking is easy-peasy, all you have to do is drive to the Short Stay car park of the terminal you’re flying from where you’ll be met by your very own chauffeur who will park your car for you whilst you go to check-in.

Get my quote. With Park and Ride, simply drive yourself to your chosen car park (either Purple Parking Long Stay or Purple Parking Business) located close to Heathrow Airport.

On your return, the courtesy bus will take you straight back to the car park and your car which will be ready for you to collect.

The Park and Ride Premium service is an economic combination of the Meet and Greet and Park and Ride services, giving you the benefit of hitting the road home as soon as possible after landing. This service is operated by Purple Parking Long Stay Plus and Purple Parking Business Plus.

Once you have checked in, load your luggage on to the courtesy transfer bus, then sit back and relax while you are driven the short distance to the airport terminal. When you return, our Handover Captain will be waiting to hand your vehicle back to you at the airport, once you have cleared the airport terminal.

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Parking garages can be pricier than public lots and street parking but come with nice perks like all-day shade and E.V. charging stations at select locations (check miamibeachfl.gov for an expanding list).

Many are more affordable public garages, such as the abundant 17th Street Garage, hovering around $2 per hour. Some are very conveniently located, such as the Time Out Market Miami parking garage located at 1618 Washington Avenue, where you can grab a bite to eat or sip a cocktail before moseying down to the water.

Just be sure to read the fine print to avoid a surprise bill (especially during special events) and, whatever you do, don’t lose your ticket (the going rate is $20 if you do). Among your most plentiful options is street parking, though its convenience and availability vary based on where you are and the time or day of the week.

The highest difficulty rating is Ocean Drive and A1A, where you will almost certainly get caught in traffic as you attempt to re-route. Work your way west and parking should get easier.

You can pay for these spots at a nearby meter or via the Miami Beach parking app, ParkMobile. Where you park in Miami Beach can affect the rates and enforcement time of metered parking.

and from 5 Street to 15 Street, including Washington Avenue. Here, on-street parking costs $4 per hour and off-street lots cost $2 per hour for non-residents, enforced 24/7.

From 23rd Street to 44th Street, between Collins Avenue and Indian Creek (East Middle Beach Zone), rates are $3 per hour for street parking and $2 per hour for lots with a 9am to 3am enforcement time. Everything outside of that zone and north of 23rd Street and south of 63rd Street will be $1 per hour for both street and metered parking with an enforcement time of 8am to 6pm.

Check out the breakdown over on miamibeachfl.gov. When cruising for street parking, beware of residential areas.

Residential zones should be clearly marked with signs. Still can’t tell.

If they all have them, keep moving. You can also see a complete map of Miami Beach’s residential parking zones over on miamibeachfl.gov.

So do your best to park there. Lots belonging to private businesses can and will tow you.

Don’t park at a McDonald’s and think they won’t notice. Make sure you are clearly within a legal parking zone.

If you find your car missing and suspect it has been towed, call the Miami Beach parking enforcement hotline at 305-604-4785. They’ll let you know if you’ve been towed and how to get it back.

It’s better than getting towed but still not fun to come back to. If you do have a ticket, it’ll be tucked underneath your windshield wiper, so be sure to check before you drive away.

But citations can get more expensive. Illegally park in a “Disabled Permit Only” spot and you’re in for a $257 citation.

Head to miami-dadeclerk.com and enter the citation number on your ticket. The ticket will also have payment instructions on it.

An alternative many opt for is using a ride-share app like Lyft or Uber to get to Miami Beach. Split it with a couple of friends and a trip from Downtown to South Beach shouldn’t cost you more than $10 (just keep an eye out for surge pricing, which happens during really busy times like Art Basel).

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably not driving much these days. The global COVID-19 crisis and assorted stay-at-home instructions mean that, while we’re all keeping safe in quarantine, our cars (or motorcycles, or other vehicles) are staying put.

It can seem unintuitive — surely, if you’re not driving your car, it’s not getting any of the wear and tear it would normally see from regular use — but cars that are parked, especially for extended periods of time, need to be cared for just as you’d care for a car you drive every day. In fact, cars that are parked long-term risk developing certain conditions that regularly driven vehicles probably don’t have to worry about.

Before you park your car long-term, one of the final things you should do is check the tire pressure and inflate or deflate the tires as needed. This is particularly important if you live in an environment where seasonal change brings significant changes in temperature.

Extended periods of overinflation can add additional wear to the tire. One of the other things you should do before finally parking your car is to ensure that your fuel tank is as full as possible.

Rust on the inside of your fuel tank is, admittedly, fairly unlikely, but topping the tank off will make it all the more less so – which makes it very important to do. Once you’ve parked, give the interior of your car a nice once-over to remove clutter.

These can leave stains and mean that you come back to an awful-smelling vehicle.

However, engaging the handbrake for extended periods of time can result in the brake itself becoming jammed and needing professional repair to unstick. This work probably won’t come cheap.

Rather than risking getting your handbrake stuck, consider using good, old-fashioned tire stoppers instead. These prevent your vehicle from rolling and can be removed whenever it’s time to drive your car again.

This will ensure that your car’s battery is fully charged and isn’t at risk of going dead over a long term of being parked. Regularly starting your car will also prevent blockages in things like fuel lines that may be caused by dried fuel remnants.

This is only necessary if you plan to have your car parked for very long periods of time (exceeding 1 month) without being used: If you expect that you will go a long time without driving the car at all, consider unplugging the battery entirely. This will prevent the battery from being drained.

Cars are heavy things, and a car that stays in the same position for long periods of time can result in flat spots — places where the tire itself becomes deformed by the car’s weight. While some flat spots will resolve themselves after a little bit of driving, others will be permanent, and can be seriously unsafe.

One easy way to avoid this is to periodically move your car slightly. Moving it forward or backwards a few inches every couple of days is all you need.

While you’re starting the engine and moving your car a few inches, don’t forget to turn on the AC and heating systems. This will prevent dust from building up in your air ducts, which can block them entirely if left unchecked.

We recommend using a heavy-duty car cover to protect the paint on any vehicles parked outdoors. Cars parked in garages or storage areas aren’t completely immune to threats, either.

By following these 10 steps, you can ensure that any time you need to park your vehicle for an extended length of time — whether quarantine, travel, or any other reason — it will be ready to drive right away once you’re back to get on the road.

In today’s 2-minute read, we’ll cover these 4 nuggets below — as delightful as a sunny September in NYC’s Madison Square Park. #1 — 🏢 My 6 insights from Climate Week NYC.

#3 — 💯 Take this personality test: PANAS. #4 — 📏What if you assumed the best (not the worst).

Onward and upward,. Chris.

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OK, here is a super short version of my much longer notes: The enthusiasm around climate tech startups and investment this year was 20x the power and density of last year.

“The era of the climate scientist is over. It’s now the era of the climate storyteller and climate salesman.” — Provocative.

To mainstream this stuff, we all need to use more stories and talk of co-benefits (e.g., jobs, health) versus relying on data and a climate focus alone. “95% of all GHG emissions between now and 2100 will come from outside the U.S.” — While the U.S.

Thanks to friends like Nicole Poindexter, CEO at Energicity, who are blazing this trail. “We’re lucky to be alive now in order to have a fighting chance to reverse the worst of climate change.” — As daunting as it can feel sometimes to do this hard work right now, it would be much worse to fast forward 50 years where our ability to make changes was smaller and even harder.

Once a project achieves TRL 9 (top of the scale for new tech), it’s not yet bankable at scale for project financiers. JUST Climate, a $1.5B private equity fund by Generation Investment, will focus on industrial climate solutions and have 100% of its fund manager profit share (aka, carried interest, promote) tied to hitting climate metrics, not just financial metrics.” — This is huge and should make all fund managers quiver.

Broflovski in South Park. If you haven’t watched this, you’ll laugh.

Who’s ready to geek out on another personality test.

(And me.) 😄. Here it is — The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, PANAS.

It measures how we process negative and positive emotions and events (says this non-psychologist). Social scientist Arthur Brooks organizes the scores into four personality types.

See below. Is one better than the other.

Is it good for all your executive team to score the same. Heck no.

According to the National Science Foundation, the odds are against us being optimistic: 80% of our thoughts are negative.

Yikes. But what if we chose the opposite.

When we have misunderstandings with peers, what if we assumed the best (e.g., “He’s dealing with an ailing parent, and, therefore, late on his work”) vs. the worst (e.g., He’s a total slacker with no regard for my time).

If you enjoyed this newsletter, I’d really appreciate it if you sent it to a friend. 🙏.

Or, heck, go crazy and repost it on LinkedIn. 🤪.

Cheers,. Chris.

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Having a car can be helpful for exploring the city and sights outside city limits. Remember, gorgeous wine country, charming Monterey, and breathtaking Yosemite National Park are all a day-trip away.

In order to park your car legally on the streets of San Francisco, you need to pay attention to three key details: To park your car for longer amounts of time, you need to find an unpainted curb.

Look for signs that dictate the time limit for parking in the area. In a residential neighborhood, the time limit is usually two hours.

After your time limit has expired, you must move your car to another block. Do not make the mistake of driving around and parking on the same block.

Street cleaning times are indicated in every parking zone. You cannot park your car before the street sweeping has occurred.

You can find a street sweeping schedule for San Francisco neighborhoods here. You can pay parking meters in San Francisco with coins, credit cards, prepaid cards, and even by phone.

Enter the location of the meter and pay the requisite amount. You can use the app to replenish your parking time before it expires.

Not so app savvy. You can also call 866-490-7275.

Furthermore, you can remotely extend your time limit from any pay station or via the Pay-by-Phone mobile app, eliminating the need to return to the original parking meter. The multi-space parking pay stations replaced single-space parking meters to include new configurations that moved from pay-by-space to pay-by-plate technology.

If you’re looking to simplify the process of paying for parking, you can do so ahead of time by reserving a space through SpotHero. Going to a Giants game.

Seeing your favorite band at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. These major venues around the city have ample parking as part of or adjacent to their facilities.

There are many parking lots operated by the Port of San Francisco along the Embarcadero, in the vicinity of popular tourist attractions such as PIER 39 and Oracle Park. These lots also tend to be cheaper than other parking zones in the city.

The app is updated in real-time and follows dynamic pricing based on the availability of parking spaces. The SFMTA uses the approach to setting parking rates in San Francisco based on demand that encourages people to park in underutilized blocks and garages, helping to open up spaces in busy areas and at busy times.

Known as “demand-responsive pricing.”. As mentioned earlier, SpotHero is a convenient option to find and reserve a parking space throughout the City.

Long-term parking rates are $25 per 24 hours. SFO parking is also useful if you pick someone up from the airport.

Wait there and have your fellow traveler call you when they’re ready. We recommend parking in residential neighborhoods.

Depending on the neighborhood you’re staying near, there are inexpensive long-term parking garages in San Francisco to leave your car. The Mason O’Farrell Garage is located near the Powell Street BART station and just blocks away from Union Square.

daily rate: $35. For all rates and policies, visit their website.

daily rate: $44. For all rates and policies, visit their website.

It is located just below the square itself, surrounded by Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Max.

For all rates and policies, visit their website. The Sutter Stockton Garage is located near the entrance to of Chinatown and just a few blocks away from the Montgomery Street BART station.

daily rate: $44. For all rates and policies, visit their website.

daily rate: $32. For all rates and policies, visit their website.

daily rate: $50 (Mon.-Fri.). $60 (Sat.-Sun.).

$20 (weekend). Reserve your parking space here.

Airport/Long-Term (APLT) permits can be purchased by BART riders for up to 30 days. These permits offer a space to park in select stations’ permit/reserved areas.

Daily rate: $7. For more information on long-term parking at BART, visit their website.

Wherever you park your car, no matter the time of day or night, take all valuables with you. If you love it, don’t leave it.

Fortunately, the city has dependable public transportation that makes every San Francisco neighborhood accessible. The network of Muni buses and trains, cable cars, and streetcars makes getting around San Francisco a breeze.

Entry Date Entry Time Exit Date Exit Time Calculate Short-Term: $4/hr $30/day Long-Term: $4/hr $24/day Economy: $4/hr $15/day Valet: $10/hr $45/day. Entry Date Entry Time Exit Date Exit Time.

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Exit Time.

Short-Term: $4/hr $30/day Long-Term: $4/hr $24/day Economy: $4/hr $15/day Valet: $10/hr $45/day. Short-Term: $4/hr $30/day Long-Term: $4/hr $24/day Economy: $4/hr $15/day Valet: $10/hr $45/day.

Short-Term: $4/hr $30/day. $4/hr $30/day.

Long-Term: $4/hr $24/day. $4/hr $24/day.

Economy: $4/hr $15/day. $4/hr $15/day.

Valet: $10/hr $45/day. $10/hr $45/day.

At the end of September, I began to get antsy for a long drive. Late nights at work during the week meant that my car was being neglected, and I could practically feel an angry glare whenever I walked past it in the darkness on my way home.

This alarmed me as I knew this was the onset of a serious condition – turbo deficiency. It was imperative that I immediately hit the road lest I become insane.

The doctor’s prescription for my state was a dose of fresh air and high mileage, so I made plans with a friend from LA to drive 700 miles to Acadia National Park in Maine. We set out in early October – me to cure my affliction, he to capture the New England foliage for his photography class.

I am not suggesting that the beautiful historic towns along the way are an afterthought.

While, admittedly, not the prettiest vehicle to roll out of a factory (it is considered ugly by many even for a Subaru), it’s a total hoot to drive. I find few things more cathartic than listening to its lovely rumble at a stop and the menacing growl from its twin pipes when making haste.

I’m not the sort of oddball who typically ascribes human characteristics to objects, but it’s truly one of those cars where such treatment is understood. Driving one, you will see that it is much more an accomplice than simply a transportation device.

The drive from DC was relatively uneventful. I heeded the advice of a Maine-native and avoided I-95 where I could, just missing rush hour traffic on the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Between Portsmouth and Maine is the Piscataqua River, and after a brief trip across it, I found myself in Kittery – Maine’s southern-most town. I made my way to Route 1, the primary route I would use during my trip.

A concern for those of you possessing a lead foot is that I often wound up screaming to myself behind tourists traveling far below the speed limit. However, after taking a few breaths to relax and pondering the reason for my hurry, it became clear that the scenery more than made up for any delay, and passing zones fortunately became quite frequent.

I had several hours until my friend landed in Portland, so I vaguely followed Route 1 up the southern Maine coast to the city and found myself enthralled at the sights along the way. This is a perfect jaunt for drivers in search of dramatic ocean scenery.

Between Kittery and Portland, there are a number of gorgeous seaside towns, beautiful scenic overlooks and lighthouses which are all worth an adventure off the major roads. As a suggestion, in York, I took York Street (which became Shore Road) along the coast which allowed me a stretch of breathtaking ocean views before eventually putting me back on Route 1.

I took Route 9 along the water through the resort towns of Saco and Old Orchard Beach, diverging every so often to explore a scenic point to the east. One road I took in that direction was Route 208, which branches off to East Point Sanctuary, and once back on Route 9, I looked for Route 77 which will send you to Scarborough Beach State Park and Two Lights State Park, where you can find gorgeous views of Casco Bay.

I spent the night in Maine’s largest city, exploring the beautiful Old Port section and, of course, seizing the chance to savor one of Maine’s respected local brews and a lobster roll for dinner. The next day, we set off for the Mount Washington Auto Road.

The eight mile Auto Road, located in the heart of the White Mountains, was touted as rewarding drivers with spectacular views, albeit at the end of a particularly treacherous climb. In the back of my mind was Travis Pastrana’s recent trip up the road in what must have been a screamingly fun six minutes.

Along Route 302. Route 302 was the route I chose to take to the Auto Road.

At the base of the White Mountains, I took Route 16 – a wide and fast, winding two-lane road – roaring around its bends and enjoying the spectacular foliage and the rapid grade changes. When I arrived at the Auto Road, to my chagrin, I was informed that it was closed half-way up due to wintry conditions, despite it being 65 degrees at the foot of the road.

I came all the way out there from DC, so I decided I would make the best of it. $23 got me admission to the road, a CD tour (which we immediately forgot about), one of those ubiquitous “This Car Climbed Mount Washington” bumper stickers, and a long list of warnings for the driver.

I started off in 1st, then put it in 2nd while scoffing at the warning as the road, though narrow, seemed treacherous in the least with its leisurely climb. But as I progressed, the road quickly changed from a merry lark in the woods to a Sir Edmund Hillary adventure with the grills of oncoming Yukons and Siennas materializing terrifyingly around impossibly tight bends surely built for a single lane of traffic.

The trees quickly vanished and my surroundings became rock faces and scattered bushes tormented by the howling wind which lashed out with such vigor at my car that all 3,200 lbs of it swayed uneasily. Huge drops of water started pelting my windshield – hard.

No one was taking photos.

I pulled into a parking area. My friend grabbed his camera and dashed out of the car for the nearby overlook.

Giant, cold drops of rain drowned my shoulders. I fruitlessly pulled my hood over my head and scrambled to the cliff.

But I could only withstand the painful weather for a few minutes before stumbling back to the car. The White Mountains of New Hampshire.

On the way down, we encountered a small traffic jam resulting from a moose. It grew sunnier as we neared the base.

It runs 26.5 miles with Lincoln and Conway in New Hampshire on either end. It was also suggested by my guides as a must-see road for foliage visitors.

But we encountered a good deal of unexpected road construction and subsequent detours, and wound up far from where we had anticipated. By this time, it was getting dark and we had a hotel reservation about 120 miles away in Bar Harbor, so I found my way onto I-95.

We eventually made it to Bar Harbor, where we would spend the next day touring the area. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are located on Mount Desert Island.

Luckily for us, it also has quite a few terrific seafood restaurants. Be forewarned, on Columbus Day weekend in October, it was absolutely packed and street parking took several attempts.

I bought a new car this week and, as you might expect, the experience came with some interesting dealership encounters. One thing that became abundantly clear was which salespeople were interested in having a real conversation about what would motivate me to make a purchase versus trying to stick to a stilted talk-track or dodging my questions.

The importance of genuinely communicating a company’s brand within the context of the real world is paramount to gaining long term customers and market share. In fact, it’s one of the most important aspects needed for customers to place their trust in a company.

You only get one shot to make a first impression. To communicate brand authenticity you need a solid corporate identity that transcends every level of a business.

Without these pieces in place, customers will sense that the business is simply “treading water” without clear market direction or conviction for upholding its values. Ultimately I purchased my car from a dealership that I had done business with in the past.

Their approach to customer service made me feel respected. There was a no-pressure policy and well-trained staff who seemed eager to listen and respond authentically to their prospective customers.