Sunday, December 23, 2012

Parking found in Downtown in 6 minute(s).

Destination: Pike Place Market
Time: 12/23/2012 13:29:23
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 6 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: Lots of traffic, but there is plenty of parking on this block face.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.22 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.99 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 174.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 116

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 2 minute(s).

Destination: Le Bon Ton Roulette
Time: 12/8/2012 18:53:38
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.21 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 172.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 115

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Parking found in Downtown in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: The Spanish Tablr
Time: 12/2/2012 14:40:58
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Someone was pulling away right as I rounded the corner

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.25
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.94 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 171.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 114

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Parking found in SLU/Cascade in 0.75 minute(s).

Destination: Buca di Beppo
Time: 11/10/2012 19:52:31
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: SLU/Cascade

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.75 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details: Parking was available after we pulled off the main arterial. There is another spot that I am passing on the way to the restaurant that was closer.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.25
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 170.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 113

Thursday, November 8, 2012

And we're back!

Sorry for the intermission. I was out of the country awhile back and simply forgot to get back in the habit of logging my parking around town. It's not that I've been driving less (although I should) or that I've suddenly run into bad luck parking (I haven't), I simply got out of the habit of whipping out my phone and taking the minute or two that it takes to complete my own survey.

But, now I am back and let the logging roll on!


Thursday, August 30, 2012

Parking found in Downtown in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Pike Place Market
Time: 8/30/2012 13:55:57
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Validated Parking Lot)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: $20 gets you an hour of validated parking and you can return what you buy if you Dont like it.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.25
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 168.9 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 112

Monday, August 27, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: uneeda burger
Time: 8/27/2012 19:43:53
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.75 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.25
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 167.9 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 111

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1.25 minute(s).

Destination: Capitol Hill Library
Time: 8/23/2012 18:05:33
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 7 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: It is a nice day for a walk

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.25
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 167.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 110

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Broadway and Roy
Time: 8/21/2012 18:49:21
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.75 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $3.55

Average Cost per Hour: $1.78
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $42.22
Average Distance from Destination: 1.14 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 165.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 109

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 2 minute(s).

Destination: Coastal Kitchen
Time: 8/19/2012 23:17:44
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Had to circle the block this time around.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $38.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 163.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 109

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.2 minute(s).

Destination: QFC at Pike & Broadway
Time: 8/18/2012 21:37:40
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.6 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: This is a catch up entry. I parked in the parking lot on top of the QFC and just ran in.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $38.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 163.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 108

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Parking found in Montlake in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Friend's House
Time: 8/18/2012 19:35:13
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Montlake

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details: This is back dated. I forgot to enter it yesterday. 8/18/12 at about 730pm

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $38.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 162.9 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 107

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1.5 minute(s).

Destination: 611 Supreme and Rudy's
Time: 8/9/2012 14:10:13
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $38.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 161.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 106

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1.25 minute(s).

Destination: Spring Minipark
Time: 8/7/2012 18:20:08
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Parked on street within sight of park. Tonight is night out!

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $38.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 159.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 104

Monday, August 6, 2012

Parking found in The University District in 0.4 minute(s).

Destination: Which Wich
Time: 8/6/2012 19:20:50
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: The University District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.4 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0.50

Average Cost per Hour: $0.03
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 20 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.24
Total Cost for Parking: $38.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 158.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 103

Friday, August 3, 2012

Parking found in Downtown in 1 minute(s).

Destination: A Briggs
Time: 8/3/2012 14:23:24
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $3

Average Cost per Hour: $6
Type of Parking: Off Street (Garage)
Amount of time parked there: .5 hours

Details: Parked in Seattle Library Parking lot. First 20 minutes are free, but I went over. $3

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.28
Total Cost for Parking: $38.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 138.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 102

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Revel
Time: 8/1/2012 17:59:58
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 137.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 101

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Parking found in Little Saigon in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: Saigon Deli
Time: 7/31/2012 14:59:39
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Little Saigon

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Parking across the street was open.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 136.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 100

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: PCC
Time: 7/24/2012 18:20:40
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details: Headed to PCC on Capitol Hill. Turned on to 16th Ave to look for parking and there were two spots on the left. A quick U turn and I was parked. Because it's after 6, I can park here as long as I want.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.14 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.97 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 136.05 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 99

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Parking found in Green Lake in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Mykonos
Time: 7/22/2012 18:16:06
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Green Lake

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.16 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.98 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 135.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 97

How much does it actually cost to park on Capitol Hill?

In the past three months, I've now parked on Capitol Hill a total of 20 times. Now that we've reached a nice round number, it's time to look at the numbers for the neighborhood and see how much it really costs to park there.

In my experience so far over 20 parkings logged, the overall average cost per hour of parking on Capitol Hill is.... $0.245 per hour. A little less than a quarter per hour.

In total, I've parked for 24.5 hours in Capitol Hill and paid a grand total of $6.02 for all of that. It takes me, on average, 1 minute and 25 seconds to find a spot and that spot is, on average 1.1 blocks away from where I am trying to go. If we take out the night during pride week where it took 15 minutes to find parking, the average is only 40 seconds to find a place to park.


Current Capitol Hill Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.25
Total Cost for Parking: $6.02
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 blocks (-0.06 blocks from average)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.41 minutes (+0.42 minutes/+25 seconds from average)
Total number of hours parked: 24.5
Total number of recorded parkings: 20


Curious about where I actually park? Here's a map that I created to the best of my recollection for each of the 20 parkings on Capitol Hill.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: uneeda burger
Time: 7/21/2012 18:09:57
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.16 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.99 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 135.8 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 96

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: Velo Bike Shop
Time: 7/8/2012 14:42:20
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.4 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.01 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 133.3 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 94

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: 8oz Burger Bar
Time: 7/8/2012 13:38:39
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.26
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.02 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 133.05 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 93

Friday, July 6, 2012

Parking found in Lower Queen Anne in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Seattle Center
Time: 7/6/2012 18:08:29
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Lower Queen Anne

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Passenger Load)
Amount of time parked there: 3 hours

Details: Plenty of paid parking, but I snagged a passenger load and unload spot just after 6

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.27
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.03 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 131.8 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 92

Parking found in The Central District in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: Medmix
Time: 7/6/2012 10:22:58
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: The Central District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: Parking lot of Med Mix.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.27
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.04 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 128.8 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 91

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Muffibs on Melrose
Time: 7/6/2012 8:15:48
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: I need to check, but I think this is an unlimited spot. Parking was a 1ailable on arrival. I swung around.to park in a spot, but it turned out to be a 1 hour spot. Then swung around and parked in this one

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.27
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.05 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 128.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 90

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Parking found in Montlake in 1.25 minute(s).

Destination: Fuel
Time: 7/3/2012 8:52:09
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Montlake

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.15 hours

Details: MAN, I am being indecisive this morning. There was a spot down the street buy I opted to wait for someone who was leaving who was closer...

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.28
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.17 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.06 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 126.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 89

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Parking found in Downtown in 6 minute(s).

Destination: Pike Place Market
Time: 7/1/2012 13:23:39
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 6 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 4 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 3 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.28
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.05 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 126.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 88

Friday, June 29, 2012

Parking found in Ballard in 0.15 minute(s).

Destination: Hattie's Hat
Time: 6/29/2012 20:03:23
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Ballard

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.15 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 3 hours

Details: My friend hasn't had the same luck tonight, but someone pulled out right in front of me. It is a little on the far side, but a bird in hand is worth two in the bush

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.29
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.15 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 123.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 87

Parking found in West Seattle in 1 minute(s).

Destination: The Junction
Time: 6/29/2012 11:11:57
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.29
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.01 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 120.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 86

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Parking found in Georgetown in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/27/2012 8:33:43
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Very busy down here today... only one spot available immediately!

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.3
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.01 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 115.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 85

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Parking found in Ballard in 0.3 minute(s).

Destination: Jolly Roger Tap Room
Time: 6/24/2012 17:46:15
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Ballard

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.3 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.31
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.01 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 115.3 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 84

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 15 minute(s).

Destination: D'Ambrosio
Time: 6/23/2012 23:10:41
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 15 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Parking was hard tonight on the hill. 15 minutes and 2 almost jackpots, but it IS the biggest day of pride weekend

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.31
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.02 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 114.3 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 83

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Vios
Time: 6/23/2012 11:47:50
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.75 hours

Details: This area of the neighborhood is usually pretty good on parking in my experience. As I approached the place there was a spot open right then who no wait.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.31
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.85 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 113.3 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 82

Friday, June 22, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 2 minute(s).

Destination: Rudy's
Time: 6/22/2012 15:25:53
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: .75 hours

Details: Paid.parking is available on the same block as Rudy's.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.31
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.86 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 112.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 81

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/20/2012 8:33:08
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: This is the last time I am collecting parking info for AM Georgetown. Parking ia too easy and always available. If I am here in the evening I will continue collection

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.31
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.85 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 111.8 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 80

Monday, June 18, 2012

Parking found in SLU/Cascade in 0.2 minute(s).

Destination: Feirabend
Time: 6/18/2012 17:33:28
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: SLU/Cascade

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details: Plenty of parking on the block right now.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.31
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.86 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 111.7 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 79

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/18/2012 8:20:03
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Strange day. Everything feels slow. Where is everyone?

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.32
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.87 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 110.45 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 78

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Parking found in Ballard in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Ballard Farmers Market
Time: 6/17/2012 13:47:27
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Ballard

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.32
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.14 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.88 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 110.35 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 77

Friday, June 15, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.75 minute(s).

Destination: Momiji
Time: 6/15/2012 17:19:56
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.75 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: 3 spots available on the block here.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.32
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.89 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 108.35 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 76

Parking found in Leschi in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Sabai
Time: 6/15/2012 13:55:39
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Leschi

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.33
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.89 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 106.35 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 75

Parking found in Madrona in 0.2 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 6/15/2012 12:33:37
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Madrona

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.33
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.89 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 105.85 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 74

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Parking found in The University District in 0.3 minute(s).

Destination: Trabant
Time: 6/13/2012 8:29:45
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: The University District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.3 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0.25

Average Cost per Hour: $1.25
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 0.2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.35
Total Cost for Parking: $35.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.9 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 100.85 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 73

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/12/2012 8:34:56
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.35
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.91 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 100.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 72

Monday, June 11, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 1.5 minute(s).

Destination: Showa
Time: 6/11/2012 19:30:44
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.35
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.92 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 100.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 71

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/11/2012 8:22:32
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: There ia a whole row of parking open here.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.35
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.91 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 98.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 70

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/6/2012 8:37:22
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Plenty of parking today. I think people are being scared off by the no parking signs that kick in on the 9th.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.35
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 98.45 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 69

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 0.3 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 6/5/2012 19:13:42
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.3 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.7 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.36
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.94 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 98.35 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 68

Monday, June 4, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Fresh Bistro
Time: 6/4/2012 18:06:34
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.36
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.14 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 98.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 67

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 6/4/2012 8:29:51
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: More parking than normal today.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.36
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 96.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 66

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 2 minute(s).

Destination: Fremont Mainstreet
Time: 6/3/2012 14:42:01
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.36
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.15 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 96.05 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 65

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Cafe Presse
Time: 6/2/2012 13:57:56
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.37
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.15 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 94.05 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 64

Friday, June 1, 2012

Parking found in Belltown in 0.2 minute(s).

Destination: Black Bottle
Time: 6/1/2012 22:13:03
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Belltown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.38
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.14 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 93.05 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 63

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0 minute(s).

Destination: 14th and Pine
Time: 6/1/2012 16:15:16
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 0.3 hours

Details: Pulled over to look at a map, and it was across the street. 0 minute parking.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.38
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.15 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 91.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 62

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: Marination Station
Time: 6/1/2012 15:46:29
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.38
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.16 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.98 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 91.25 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 61

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 3 minute(s).

Destination: Muffins on Melrose
Time: 6/1/2012 6:47:58
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 3 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2.25 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.38
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.99 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 90.75 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 60

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Parking found in Pioneer Square in 1.5 minute(s).

Destination: McCoy's
Time: 5/30/2012 19:41:14
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.7 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.39
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 88.5 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 59

Parking found in Montlake in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: Fuel
Time: 5/30/2012 8:24:16
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Montlake

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.4
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.17 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 86.5 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 58

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Parking found in First Hill in 3 minute(s).

Destination: City Hall
Time: 5/29/2012 17:18:15
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: First Hill

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 3 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details: This was a tough one. There is paid parking on the street, but there is also a load and unload zone across the street that becomes free parking in about 15 minutes. Its $2 in this neighborhood for 30 minutes, so I am going to wait and take the load and unload spot. No ticket at the end and because this is so close to Downtown, I'm going to tag it in that area as well.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.4
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 86.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 57

Parking found in Georgetown in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 5/29/2012 8:46:52
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.05 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: I am parked right in front of their door.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.41
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.16 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 84.9 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 56

Monday, May 28, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.1 minute(s).

Destination: Bauhaus
Time: 5/28/2012 9:41:46
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 0.15 hours

Details: Five spots available on the street right now. Because it is a holiday, I could park here all day in any of these spots for free. Downtown is about a 10 minute wall from here.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.41
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.94 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 84.8 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 55

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Parking found in Downtown in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Pike Place Market
Time: 5/27/2012 14:03:25
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 3 hours

Details: I was on my way to my usual parking hunting grounds when suddenly a smart car pulled out of a spot at 2nd and Stewart. I was waiting at the light for 30 seconds and no one took it so I pulled right in.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.41
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 84.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 54

Friday, May 25, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: Maharaja
Time: 5/25/2012 18:49:51
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 2.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.43
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.17 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.94 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 81.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 54

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Parking found in SLU/Cascade in 1.25 minute(s).

Destination: Glazer's
Time: 5/24/2012 12:09:48
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: SLU/Cascade

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.44
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.21 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.98 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 79.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 52

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1.25 minute(s).

Destination: Top Pot
Time: 5/24/2012 7:55:47
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 3.5 hours

Details: A couple of notes here: 1) It is unlimited parking on this street from 6am to 12pm. 2) I passed three spots that were open, but wanted to check where it was first. Actual spot is 4 hour parking between 6am and noon, except by zone 15 with no other limitations.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.44
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.97 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 78.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 51

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Parking found in Wallingford in 0.4 minute(s).

Destination: Youghurt Land
Time: 5/23/2012 18:35:47
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Wallingford

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.4 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.46
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.22 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 75.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 50

Parking found in Georgetown in 0 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 5/23/2012 7:56:55
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.47
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.22 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.98 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 73.65 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 49

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Parking found in Georgetown in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 5/22/2012 8:36:04
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Need coffee. A BMW that doesn't know how to park with back in angled parking slowed me down for about 30 seconds.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.47
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.24 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 73.55 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 48

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Parking found in SLU/Cascade in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Vivace
Time: 5/20/2012 14:39:23
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: SLU/Cascade

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 0.3 hours

Details: Busy down here today

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.48
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.26 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.01 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 73.45 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 47

Where do you record parking?

One of the questions that I usually get is about the numbers on this blog and what areas of the city I actually recording. After all, if I recorded parking every time I parked on a residential street it would distort my numbers and if I only recorded parking in the absolute busiest areas of the city I wouldn't be representing my experience of parking in the city. Getting the numbers "right" is a big challenge and to give you a better idea of the areas that I am actually mapping -what is actually represented in these numbers and what is not- I've mapped out the areas of the city and where I consider them to be.

Courtesy of Google Maps

These areas don't follow the official outlines of neighborhoods provided by the city because some areas are simply do not have a challenging parking situation. I focus on just those areas where there is either some sort of locus of interest that draws people or where parking is perceived or expected to be difficult. In some areas, I will always record my parking. These are areas that are neighborhood cores or areas where parking is a hot topic. In a lot of the city, I am not going to record my parking because it's just too easy. Finding parking in Maple Leaf isn't really worth writing up, although I will if I find it difficult.

I think the driving idea behind where and when I record parking is that it has to present a challenge or be expected to present a challenge. I may record a couple of parkings in areas that I'm unsure about, but if I find that it is too easy I will stop recording in that area (for example, in Ravenna by Zoka's Coffee).

If you'd like to see the map for yourself, it is available here.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: Velo Bike Shop
Time: 5/19/2012 15:22:32
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $1.25

Average Cost per Hour: $1.67
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 0.75 hours

Details: Plenty of parking right now around.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.48
Total Cost for Parking: $34.92
Average Distance from Destination: 1.25 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.02 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 73.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 46

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Dick's
Time: 5/19/2012 15:15:57
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.05 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: Dick's free lot.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.47
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.28 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.04 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 72.4 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 45

Friday, May 18, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 5/18/2012 11:00:13
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 4 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 6 hours

Details: If I was just coming for an hour or two, I would have parked on the street or in the free lot, both of which I passed. However, I am staying longer and don't want to worry about no long my car in 3 hours.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.47
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.3 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.06 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 72.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 44

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Parking found in Ballard in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: 17th of May Parade
Time: 5/17/2012 18:00:06
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Ballard

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.4 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: I really thought that this was going to be difficult, given that this is the Norwegian Independence Day in Ballard, but there happened to be someone pulling out of a spot a couple blocks from the event. We ended up making it just in time for the start of the parade.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.51
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.24 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.07 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 66.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 43

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Parking found in Georgetown in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: All City Coffee
Time: 5/15/2012 9:01:30
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Georgetown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.15 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.52
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.19 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.08 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 64.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 42

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 8 minute(s).

Destination: Alki Beach
Time: 5/12/2012 18:35:33
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 8 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.7 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: Alki is super busy today.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.53
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.21 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.1 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 64 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 41

Parking found in West Seattle in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: The Junction
Time: 5/12/2012 17:05:26
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Came to pick up a friend on way to alki

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.54
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.15 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 62 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 40

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Pike & 11th
Time: 5/9/2012 15:39:28
Day of Week: Wednesday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $3.50

Average Cost per Hour: $3.04
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.15 hours

Details: I found a spot two blocks away but decided to check if there was anything closer. Sure enough, there was a spot across the street from my destination. On this parking I ended up over paying slight because I didn't stay there the entire time.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.54
Total Cost for Parking: $33.67
Average Distance from Destination: 1.17 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.94 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 61.9 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 39

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Parking found in Lower Queen Anne in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: T.S. McHugh's
Time: 5/5/2012 20:34:00
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Lower Queen Anne

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details: I was out with a friend who was craving Irish Stew and we were in the neighborhood after visiting Discovery Park. At first we were thinking Cinco de Mayo, but the line for Pesos was way too long and we defaulted to the nearest Irish restaurant. I wish we had gone somewhere else because it just wasn't that good and they didn't even have Irish stew. Parking after 8pm means free parking. :)

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.5
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.94 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 60.75 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 38

Parking found in Magnolia in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: Businesses in Magnolia "Main Street"
Time: 5/5/2012 15:00:00
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Magnolia

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details: Decided to see if there was anything new in Magnolia and parked in the central area.

Note: My battery was dead, so I had to enter this after the fact.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.51
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.09 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.91 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 59.45 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 39

Friday, May 4, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 5/4/2012 15:41:34
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: 

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.51
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 58.95 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 38

Parking found in Lower Queen Anne in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Sushi Land
Time: 5/4/2012 15:24:28
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Lower Queen Anne

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: .75 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.53
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.95 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 56.95 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 37

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Captol Hill Library
Time: 5/3/2012 16:29:02
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.75 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 3.5 hours

Details: I am going to a meeting about bike greenways tonight and parked near Broadway. Had one false alarm where there was no driveway, but the curb is cut for a driveway. Instead of risk that spot I found another a block away.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.54
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.14 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.99 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 56.1 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 35

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.3 minute(s).

Destination: 15th Ave Businesses
Time: 5/3/2012 15:23:57
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.3 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Parked on 15th beside QFC. Several spots open.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.57
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.99 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 52.6 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 34

Parking found in Wallingford in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Blue Star
Time: 5/3/2012 13:27:59
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Wallingford

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Rescheduled lunch to blue star

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.58
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.02 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 51.6 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 33

Parking found in Wallingford in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Murphy's
Time: 5/3/2012 13:22:04
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Wallingford

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: Lunch meeting, but they were closed.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.6
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.05 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 50.6 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 32

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 1.5 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 5/2/2012 23:01:32
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.7 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 3 hours

Details: Yes, I am going to two different cupcake royales on the same day.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.6
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.17 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.08 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 50.5 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 31

Parking found in Madrona in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 5/1/2012 15:37:25
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Madrona

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details: A spot was immediately available right across the street.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.64
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.08 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.07 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 47.5 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 30

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 4/29/2012 14:36:49
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 5 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.66
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.12 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.1 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 46 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 29

Parking found in Downtown in 8.5 minute(s).

Destination: Grand Hyatt
Time: 4/29/2012 8:47:03
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 8.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 5 hours

Details: A lot of false starts this time around. I circles the block a couple of times because I couldn't see the no parking sign or thought that a space was larger than it was. Spent too much time looking in the core and should have looked by Olive sooner. Parked in passenger load unload that starts at 4pm, so I need to be out of here by then.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.74
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.07 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.13 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 41 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 28

Friday, April 27, 2012

Parking found in Wallingford in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Wallingford Center
Time: 4/27/2012 15:10:45
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Wallingford

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.2 hours

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.84
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.07 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.85 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 36 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 27

Parking found in The University District in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Aqua Verde
Time: 4/27/2012 13:14:16
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: The University District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $2.15

Average Cost per Hour: $1.43
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details: Plenty of parking here.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.84
Total Cost for Parking: $30.17
Average Distance from Destination: 1.11 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.88 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 35.8 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 26

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Parking found in The University District in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: Than Brothers
Time: 4/26/2012 21:30:01
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: The University District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 0.1 hours

Details: They just closed. :/

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.82
Total Cost for Parking: $28.02
Average Distance from Destination: 1.13 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 34.2 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 24

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 1.5 minute(s).

Destination: The Red Door
Time: 4/24/2012 13:19:29
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $1.75

Average Cost per Hour: $1.4
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details:

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.82
Total Cost for Parking: $28.02
Average Distance from Destination: 1.18 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 34.1 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 23

Monday, April 23, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: RoRo's BBQ
Time: 4/23/2012 18:57:50
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: Just dropped by to grab dinner. Take out BBQ.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.8
Total Cost for Parking: $26.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.22 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 32.85 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 22

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Parking found in Fremont in 2 minute(s).

Destination: Milstead & Co
Time: 4/21/2012 15:21:53
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.75 hours

Details: I passes up a spot hoping I would get one even closer, but there wasn't anything where I looked. Instead I circled the block, which was slow because of traffic and found it a block down from the troll.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.81
Total Cost for Parking: $26.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.27 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 32.6 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 21

Friday, April 20, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 0.5 minute(s) (Plus, a ticket!)

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 4/20/2012 2:36:06
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $25

Average Cost per Hour: $5.56
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 4.5 hours

Details: I decided to park in the parking lot behind the Cupcake Royale because it was raining and I didn't intend to stay for too long. I thought that the lot was for 4 hours, but according to the ticket that I got it's actually 3 hours.

I guess the karma that I got when I prevented a woman's car from being towed by warning about the change over to no parking at 4PM on Alaska didn't come back to me. Parking tickets are part of parking in a city, which means that it needs to be included in the averages and numbers. I don't get them often, but in this case I got unlucky. It's $25 and that moves my average cost of parking recorded so far from $0.05 to $0.85.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.85
Total Cost for Parking: $26.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.29 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.91 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 30.85 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 20

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Parking found in Wallingford in 0.5 minute(s).

Destination: Musashi's
Time: 4/10/2012 17:42:16
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Wallingford

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.5 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details: Had to turn around, but two spots open by restaurant.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.05
Total Cost for Parking: $1.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.3 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.93 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 26.35 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 19

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 0.25 minute(s).

Destination: Rudy's
Time: 4/10/2012 14:50:27
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0.25 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.25 hours

Details: Just as I was starting to look, there was an open spot on E Olive. I thought this was going to be harder although there's also paid parking in front of Rudy's of I wanted to park closer.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.05
Total Cost for Parking: $1.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.31 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 0.96 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 25.1 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 18

Parking found in Ballard in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 4/10/2012 13:24:05
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Ballard

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details: Immediately after I started looking, there's a spot.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.05
Total Cost for Parking: $1.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.27 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 24.85 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 17

Parking found in Wallingford in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Dick's
Time: 4/10/2012 12:11:50
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Wallingford

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.2 hours

Details: Busy day at Dick's. Their lot was full with several cars waiting to park, so I parked across the street in an open spot and walked across the street.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.05
Total Cost for Parking: $1.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.16 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.06 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 23.35 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 16

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Parking Posts now with Global Averages!

All posts from now will include running averages and totals for parking, giving readers a clearly global picture of what parking is really like. I also plan on having weekly summary posts on here to break out the information more geographically. 

Parking found in Ravenna in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Zoka's
Time: 4/8/2012 17:53:24
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Ravenna

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Load and Unload)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: Stopped at Zoka's for a quick latte. Parked in 30 minute load/unload.

Current Global Averages:
Average Cost per Hour: $0.05
Total Cost for Parking: $1.27
Average Distance from Destination: 1.21 block(s)
Average Time spent Searching for Parking: 1.13 minute(s)
Total number of hours parked: 23.15 hours
Total number of recorded parkings: 15

Parking found in Fremont in 0 minute(s).

Destination: RoRo's BBQ
Time: 4/8/2012 15:47:12
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Fremont

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Details: Zero cars parked today on other side of street. Could have parked closer if I pulled a u turn.

Parking found in The University District in 2 minute(s).

Destination: The Sakura Blossoms on the Quad
Time: 4/8/2012 15:25:42
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: The University District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.6 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Validated Parking Lot)
Amount of time parked there: 0.5 hours

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Fresh Bistro
Time: 4/7/2012 21:28:44
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Parking across street opened up as we approached.

Parking found in West Seattle in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Alki Beach
Time: 4/7/2012 19:07:12
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3.33 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: Beautiful sunny day on Alki. There was traffic coming in, so I opted to park a little farther away when parking showed up. We walked the rest of the way.

Parking found in The University District in 2 minute(s).

Destination: QFC in U Village
Time: 4/7/2012 13:05:36
Day of Week: Saturday
Neighborhood: The University District

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: Parking in University Village. Somewhat busy, but found parking on second turn in lot.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Parking found in Ballard in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Plaka Estiatorio
Time: 4/6/2012 18:00:50
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: Ballard

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1.5 hours

Details: Parking back in angle one block from restaurant during dinner

Parking found in West Seattle in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale in the Junction
Time: 4/6/2012 11:26:49
Day of Week: Friday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 3 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 5 hours

Details: There is always parking behind the cupcake, but this time I wanted to stay longer and not worry about a ticket. Parked on street a little further away.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 2 minute(s).

Destination: Yoshinos on 12th
Time: 4/5/2012 15:32:51
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 2 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 0.3 hours

Details: Paid parking was available on front of shop, but I held out for free parking. On street available just around corner on Marion. 2 minutes is being generous.

Parking found in Madrona in 0 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale
Time: 4/5/2012 12:05:17
Day of Week: Thursday
Neighborhood: Madrona

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 0 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $NaN
Type of Parking: On Street (Unlimited)
Amount of time parked there: 2 hours

Details: Parking immediately available on approach.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Parking found in West Seattle in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Cupcake Royale in the Junction
Time: 4/3/2012 15:26:37
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: West Seattle

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.5 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: Off Street (Free Business Parking)
Amount of time parked there: 4 hours

Details: Parked in 4hr free lot behind cupcake royale

Parking found in Capitol Hill/Broadway in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Pho Cyclo on Broadway
Time: 4/3/2012 11:10:36
Day of Week: Tuesday
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Broadway

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 1.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $1.27

Average Cost per Hour: $1.27
Type of Parking: On Street (2hr Paid)
Amount of time parked there: .6 hours

Details: Several spots available on Broadway. Pre lunch rush

Monday, April 2, 2012

Parking found in Ravenna in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Zoka's
Time: 4/2/2012 16:44:41
Day of Week: Monday
Neighborhood: Ravenna

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (RPZ 2hr)
Amount of time parked there: 1 hours

Details: Parking freely available across street.

Parking found in Downtown in 4 minute(s).

Destination: Westlake and Pike Place Market
Time: 4/1/2012 13:00:00
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: Downtown

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 4 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 4 hours

Details: Looked for parking on 3rd, but no luck. Headed to 6th to head to Pacific Place Garage but found street parking on the way.

Parking found in SLU/Cascade in 1 minute(s).

Destination: Vivace
Time: 4/1/2012 12:33:44
Day of Week: Sunday
Neighborhood: SLU/Cascade

Time Spent Looking for Parking: 1 minute(s)
Distance from Destination: 0.2 block(s)
Amount Paid for Parking: $0

Average Cost per Hour: $0
Type of Parking: On Street (Sunday)
Amount of time parked there: 0.25 hours

Details: Pulled off of I-5, turned on to local streets. Open spot in front of Vivace.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

What this blog is all about

What?
This blog is about what parking in Seattle is really like.

Why?
I live in Seattle and while I bus and bike often, I also own a car and sometimes it's just easier to drive. After the city of Seattle changed parking rates throughout the city, there has been a lot of media attention to what effect this would have and many critics have stated that parking in Seattle is impossible and that the price of parking keeps them away from their favorite restaurants and shops.

From my personal experience, I never seem to have an issue with parking and nothing so drastic that it would keep me from a place that I love. With the negative message in the media and my general experience of parking being a non-issue, I felt that it would be a good idea to generate some actual numbers that could be discussed and used to answer the question, "Is parking really that bad in Seattle?"

How?
Data is entered to the best of my abilities when I'm parking wherever I happen to be going. This is an informal study on my own time, which means that there is no attempt to survey the entire city (although I do end up parking in some of the busiest areas, so it should be fairly representative). Here's how I collect my data:
  1. The timer starts when I start looking for parking after turning off of a main road. 
  2. The timer continues until I have found a spot that is legal for that given time, that fits my car, and is where I actually parked for that occasion. It stops when I start parking.
  3. If I am parking in a garage or parking lot, the timer continues until I am in the garage and have found an available spot and start to pull in to it.
  4. If the spot that I pull into turns out to be illegal or unavailable for some reason (lot full or a misread sign), the timer picks up as if it had never stopped. 
  5. I enter the data in to a personal online survey with my phone, which is then automatically posted here. Information includes what I submit and a rolling average of time spent looking for parking, distance for my destination, and the overall cost per hour. 
    1. Average time is the sum of the time spent looking for all entries, measured in minutes, divided by the number of entries.
    2. Average distance is the sum of the distance from destination for all entries, measured in blocks, divided by the number of entries.
    3. Average cost is the total cost of parking associated with all entries (unpaid parking is counted as $0 per hour) divided by the total time spent parked in all those entries.
  6. This is focused on personal expenses and inconvenience caused by parking. Unpaid parking is counted as $0 per hour, regardless of if it is on the street or business provided. Validated parking is counted as the total out of pocket expense for parking so long as the goods or services purchased to receive validation would have been purchased anyways.
A couple basic rules about the results I post:
  1. Parking at home for the night is not included or entered.
  2. The parking must be on public access or in a paid public garage.
  3. In many areas, parking is not remotely an issue. Parking in these areas will not be included to ensure that the focus remains on the busiest areas of Seattle and the major Seattle neighborhoods.