What North Jersey towns have the worst parking? Submit suggestions for our poll
As most North Jersey residents can attest to, there is no shortage of things to do throughout the area on any given day.
But in some places, there is one factor that can significantly limit the number of visitors: parking.
Just like a typical New Jerseyan has a preferred pizzeria or Shore town, many also know of a town or two that they prefer to avoid due to the parking situation. Whether the problem is tight spots that only expert drivers can navigate, spaces with a variety of confusing restrictions or simply a lack of available options, these municipalities are well-known by local motorists for all the wrong reasons.
With that in mind, we want feedback from NorthJersey.com readers: Which towns in the region are the biggest nightmares for parking?
Have you had any particularly bad experiences that caused you to stay away from a certain area? Maybe you even moved out of a town because the parking problem was so severe.
Whatever your reason, we want to hear it. Make your voice heard by filling out the Google form below, and the results will be included in an upcoming story.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Parking in North Jersey can be tough. Where is it the hardest?
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