Every year, millions of visitors travel by car here and navigate around the city without any problems. Commercial LotsThere are enough commercial lots in the and the CBD to accommodate visitors even during the busiest of times (Sugar Bowl, Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest). Early Bird specials are available at some locations. To prevent any surprises, check times, hourly rates and in-and-out privileges. Parking MetersMost of the city’s meters accept dollar bills, credit cards and the Parkmobile app. Please read the meters before you park.
What Are Parking Sensors The parking Sensors for your vehicle give you an audible notification when you’re backing up to help keep pedestrians and your car safe. We have two styles of backup sensors, one would be with a speaker only and in that situation, you can hide the speaker anywhere you want.
Parking is prohibited at meters in designated rush hour zones from 7 a.m. And it can get tricky during parade season. Also know that broken meters are not free passes. They are technically off-limits and could land you a ticket. Parking on Streets Without MetersIf you are looking for a space on the street, READ PARKING SIGNS CAREFULLY. Rules change from neighborhood to neighborhood, and some violations can be quite costly. We have neighborhood-only parking in some places that are designated by signs.
In those neighborhoods you can only park for two hours at a time until night. Parking Offenses. Blocking driveways or fire lanes. On sidewalks or neutral grounds.
Near fire hydrants (within 15 feet). On corners and crosswalks (within 20 feet).
In loading and service zones (buses and cab zones too). On a parade route within two hours of a parade. During rush hours (7-9 a.m., 4-6 p.m.) on major streets. On street cleaning days (usually Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m. Noon). At bagged meters (during special events) and broken meters. Near railroad crossings (within 50 feet).
On-street for more than 24 consecutive hours. Vehicles longer than 22 feet overnight in the Central Business District. On a narrow street without allowing 10 feet of unobstructed roadway.
More than 18 inches from the curb. Having 3 or more unpaid parking violations.If your car is towed away, contact the Claiborne Auto Pound at (504) 658-8284. Handicapped ParkingParking in Handicap Zones without an official handicapped license plate is illegal. Travelers with legal handicap credentials are permitted to park in metered spaces for free for up to three hours. For questions and parking information, call (504) 658-4020 or email. Park-N-RideTwo Central Business District lots offer Park-N-Ride shuttles. Please call for rates and more information.Fulton Street Garage901 Convention Center(504) 891-2897Park-N-Ride900 Howard Avenue(504) 307-5726 Parking ReservationsWant to secure your parking spot before you arrive?
Try these helpful sites. Parking PandaUse the online platform and to find, reserve and pay for parking in advance. This mobile reservation service operates in selling reservations for a variety of companies at over 30 locations in New Orleans. Premium ParkingPremium Parking offers online reservations at several locations in the New Orleans Area.
To reserve parking, go to and click the red pins on the Google Map for your desired location. You then follow the links and instructions. Parking.comWhether visiting New Orleans for a special event or just looking to find the most affordable parking rates near you, Parking.com has you covered by offering a wide range of options. Visit their website or download the FREE mobile app to have their parking locator conveniently available at your fingertips!. Airport ParkingLouis Armstrong International Airport offers plenty of safe, affordable, covered parking connected directly to the main terminal. For rates and more information, visit:.
Numbers to KnowGeneral Parking Questions & Parking Enforcement: (504) 658-8200Administrative Hearing Center: (504) 658-8250Booting: (504) 565-7451Towing Information/Auto Pound: (504) 658-8284Parking Enforcement: (504) 658-8200.
Updated 9:09 AM EST Dec 15, 2019
Searching for parking is more painful than ever for U.S. drivers.
Motorists spend an average of 17 hours a year searching for spots on streets, in lots, or in garages, according to a report issued Wednesday.
The hunt adds up to an estimated $345 per driver in wasted time, fuel, and emissions, according to the analysis by INRIX, a leading specialist in connected car services and transportation analytics.
Overpaying — caused by drivers' inability to estimate how long they need to park or forking over extra at a garage to avoid the risk of getting a parking ticket — costs Americans more than $20 billion a year or $97 per driver, the report estimated.
Hunting for parking 'imposes significant costs on our pocketbooks that we often don't think about,' and also adds to (traffic) congestion,' said Bob Pishue, an INRIX transportation analyst and co-author of the report. 'This is a problem not only drivers face, but local shops and businesses, too.'
Motorists in large cities endure the toughest challenges.
In New York City, the hardest-hit U.S. urban area, drivers on average spend 107 hours a year looking for parking spots, the report said. The searches add up to what the report estimates as $2,243 in wasted time, fuel, and emissions per driver, plus $4.3 billion in costs to the Big Apple.
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington and Seattle round out the top five cities with the toughest parking experiences, the report said.
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The broader U.S. economy also feels the parking pain. In all, 63% of the nearly 6,000 U.S. drivers surveyed reported they avoided driving to shopping sites, airports, leisure or sports centers, and other destinations due to parking challenges.
The report acknowledged those drivers instead may have used other forms of transportation to reach their destinations or used e-commerce to make purchases after skipping stores.
While many Americans are all-too-familiar with parking problems, the first-of-its-kind report uses data from 100,000 locations across 8,700 U.S. and foreign cities and the interviews with drivers in and around 10 major U.S. urban areas in an effort estimate the economic and non-economic impact of parking pain.
The at-times maddening searches may also lead to unforeseen personal and emotional problems. According to the report, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. drivers reported they felt stressed while trying to find a parking spot.
Additionally, nearly 42% of the U.S. respondents said they missed an appointment, 34% abandoned a trip because of parking issues and 23% experienced road rage, the report said.
Follow USA TODAY reporter Kevin McCoy on Twitter: @kmccoynyc
Updated 9:09 AM EST Dec 15, 2019
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