Parking Meter Plan in Pasadena
I read the article in the Times on Nov. 26, “City Cruises Into Age of Parking Meters” with a sense of loss. Is Pasadena to become like Los Angeles? Is the City Council going to “nickel and dime” its residents at every turn?
There has always been a certain ambience about Pasadena that seemed a little more sophisticated, a little more refined, somewhat more humane than other cities.
Installation of parking meters is shortsighted and petty. The projected revenue is, first, probably overstated, and, second, will not compensate for the loss of good will. Isn’t it also just an excuse to catch people at expired meters so the city can write more tickets?
I’ve seen a slogan for Pasadena, something like “Imagine a great city.” Now imagine parking meters. Imagine the nuisance. Imagine the hassle. It’s not hard to imagine going somewhere else to shop or eat or catch a show.
It’s not too late. I urge the City Council to rescind its action.
THOMAS KEISER
Pasadena
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