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Monday, August 20, 2012

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Readers Sound Off On Parking in Evanston

Thanks to all of our readers, officials from the City of Evanston are researching your parking gripes and questions. Got any more? Patch columnist Christine Wolf is on the hunt for some answers.

Alright, everyone. I met last week with City of Evanston officials in front of Boocoo to discuss questions from Patch readers about parking issues in Evanston. Marty Lyons (Assistant City Manager / Chief Financial Officer) and Rickey Voss (Division Manager, Parking & Revenue) said they’re looking forward to researching and answering all of the questions posed by readers as soon as possible. Here’s the list of questions I’ve presented on your behalf. I've highlighted the issues in bold: 1. Why was the intersection at Dodge and Church modified in the first place? Why are there no longer metered parking spaces in front of Boocoo Cultural Center? 2. Why is there no longer any metered spaces on Church Street in front of Boocoo? 3.Please address…

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mij

3:53 pm on Friday, August 24, 2012

You can tell how far you are form a Hydrant by counting the sidewak squares. They are usually 5' each. Maybe stick you foot between tire and curb will give idea if you are to far into street.   more ›

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