New metered parking on Cookman Avenue (AP). Note the numbered spaces and the pay station. (internet photo)
By Paul Goldfinger, editor, Blogfinger.net. 2011. Even then new news is old news, and new news is still no news.
The last time we brought up this subject on Blogfinger, the reaction was resoundingly negative. The reasons included the “cash cow” argument, the ugly meters argument, and the loss of spaces available to residents argument.
But now, the parking situation by the beach has become more complicated due to the realization that visitors from Asbury Park and Bradley Beach are parking in the Grove to avoid feeding meters elsewhere.
Perhaps we can now argue that meters represent a winning situation for all concerned except the alien interlopers.
Consider this:
—The “cash cow” argument is invalid because meters will cost Ocean Grove taxpayers nothing. Resentment over our high real estate taxes is not a reasonable part of this debate.
—If Grovers are issued stickers, then they can park for free in metered spots.
—-There will be more spots for Grovers once errant parkers go back where they came from. In addition, justice is served because those outsiders who come to enjoy the Grove will contribute to the town’s upkeep.
—The meters will earn enough money to pay for themselves and add some needed dough for the Neptune Township coffers.
–“Ugly” is no longer an issue. Just go over to AP to see the pay stations. They are few and far between in the metered zones.
What do you think? What am I missing?
From Fiddler we learn that G-d could solve our parking issues: