If you’ve ever sprinted to your car in your pajamas to avoid an Alternate Side Parking ticket, this news might just make your day.
One Brooklynneighborhood is about to get a break from one of NYC’s most dreaded parking routines, as the city tests a pilot that lets some drivers move their cars just once a week instead of twice.
The Pilot Program Details
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and City Council Member Crystal Hudson’s office are partnering on a trial in Prospect Heights aimed at reducing the daily headaches of local vehicle owners.
- The Timeline: The pilot program runs from August 3 through September 25, 2026.
- The Change: Frequency drops from twice per week to once per week.
- The Days to Watch: Enforcement will only occur on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Cleanliness Testing: DSNY will monitor neighborhood street cleanliness data to decide if once-a-week cleaning can keep streets just as tidy without overburdening residents.
The Catch: Don’t Let the Signs Fool You
Traffic agents will be adhering to the pilot rules, but the metal signs posted on the streets will not be changed…