
Parking
A busting metropolis, the city of New York can be quite a nightmare in case you are planning to drive in to the city in your own car. Though an option which is suggested by several New York City travel tours agencies, the city is, however, notorious for its heavy traffic and rude drivers, a trait which is to an extent rectified by the efficiency with which the city's parking facilities are dealt with.
Parking Information
http://gonyc.about.com/od/drivinginnyc/Driving_and_Parking_in_New_York_City.htm
Almost the entirety of the city of New York has been divided into different zones. The division of the zones are also based to a large extent on the amount of traffic that plies through the area.
The entirety of responsibility of the parking arrangements as well as that of the collection of the parking fees which are paid by the car drivers are also provided to independent agencies. Thus, the parking arrangement of each road or stretch of area is looked after these agencies, which are also the contact points between the commuters.
Parking Regulations
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/prkintro.shtml
The parking rates of each of these zones are, however, similar and independent of the amount of traffic that plies through the area. In fact the parking rates are decided in the budget which is framed by the city's civic authorities. The rise too, in these rates is pre decided and then announced to the public. There are several online resources which can provide you with the exact rates of the parking meters within the city.
Meter Charges
http://www.centralparking.com/nyc-monthly-parking.html
An important part of the regulations which surround the parking facilities within the city of New York is the fact that the city offers only one side parking within the entirety of its periphery. So in case you are planning a trip of travel New York City ensures that the driving experience is as hassle free as is possible in a city which is known for the severity of its traffic!
Have fun out there!

