The state Senate actually considered creating a New York City parking permit program in 2023 to generate revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Residential parking permits could be coming to a neighborhood near you. Several New York City councilmembers have proposed a new law and it’s now up to Albany to approve it.

The legislation requires that no less than 20% of all spaces within the permit area be available to nonresidents. Short-term parking for such drivers would be allowed for a maximum of 90 minutes.

Two Manhattan politicians are mounting a renewed push for residential parking permits with congestion pricing in effect and free street parking uptown at an even greater premium. Manhattan Borough ...

It would reserve up to 80% of parking spaces for residents during designated hours, not including streets where commercial or office space exists. The revenue would fund road repairs in the area.