Save Your Millions, New York!

Soho Scene Earlier this month, The New York Times reported on parking spaces in a SoHo condominium that are selling for a whopping $1 Million. Holy COW! When your parking space costs 10 times more than your Maserati, you know you have a parking problem. In fact, the average price for a residential parking spot in New York is about $136,000. That is almost as much as the average price of a home in the United States.

It makes sense that these private spots are so expensive, given that Manhattan had only 102,000 off-street parking spaces in 2010 (down from 127,000 spaces in 1978) and over 700,000 registered drivers. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the numbers. Luckily New York’s drivers and commuters have a friend in ParkJockey. With all of this competition, New Yorkers need a professional to jockey for them, and that’s were we come in. We can guarantee you one of those increasingly elusive off street parking spots and save you money doing it.

Good news, New York: You don’t need $1 Million to guarantee your parking anymore!

ParkJockey expedites your trip to store to get your new iPhone 6!

iPhone 6 is coming out tomorrow!

If you are planning on heading out to pick up your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus on Friday morning, ParkJockey recommends reserving your parking in advance to expedite your trip. Feel free to use and share the ParkJockey One-Touch Parking™” solution and no-cost mobile application to find an Apple store near you and reserve a parking spot for tomorrow instead of spending your time searching for parking during the rush! ParkJockey is now live in U.S. in Chicago, Miami and New York and in the U.K. in London.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL AVAILABLE APPLE STORES IN YOUR CITY AND RESERVE PARKING

ParkJockey Launches One-Touch Parking™ App

ParkJockey Launches One-Touch Parking™ App in Chicago

Chicagoans Can Now Drive With Peace of Mind & Let ParkJockey Handle the Rest – from Locating to Reserving Parking & Cashless Payments

CHICAGO ─ September 15, 2014 ─ ParkJockey, developers of the “One-Touch Parking™” solution, announces its time-saving and eco-friendly parking locator and reservation tool is now available in Chicago. The no-cost mobile application drastically reduces the time spent searching for a parking spot by providing parking locations, estimates walking distances and even learns your parking-specific preferences so users can make an informed and smart parking reservation, pay for it in advance, and seamlessly sync their reservation with their calendar.

“ParkJockey rolled out its One-Touch Parking reservation application in London, Miami and New York earlier this year with rapid adoption rates and we expect to bring the same level of relief to the more than 2.6 million Chicago residents and nearly 40 million people who visit the city annually,” commented Managing Partner, James Weiss, ParkJockey Chicago. “Chicago is known as the City that Works and ParkJockey’s parking application is going to make sure its dedicated workforce gets to work with less stress and without overpaying for their parking.”

At launch, ParkJockey’s application included access and reservation capabilities for more than 6,000 parking spaces in Chicago and this number is expected to grow exponentially by the end of the year.

“Our advanced team of technology experts and business leaders have invested and developed an application that eases logistical challenges for commuters and travelers, while also helping to ensure parking lot owners and operators are operating at their full capacity and revenue potential,” remarked CEO and Co-Founder of ParkJockey, Umut Tekin. “But we are not stopping there. ParkJockey is already planning to roll out its second application by the end of the year. The premium application has not yet been announced but can best be described as a ‘virtual valet’; we are expecting it to revolutionize parking as we know it.”

Benefits for ParkJockey Users

One-Touch parking™ solution predicts the optimal parking space based on your preferences and external factors such as the weather.
One-Touch reservations from website or through the application.
Saves time and fuel spent driving around searching for parking.
Integrates / seamlessly syncs with your Facebook or personal calendar.
Access to ParkJockey’s round-the-clock local customer service support.
No payment worries; ParkJockey provides a cashless experience.
Application learns your parking preferences such as valet versus self-park.
ParkJockey Loyalty Rewards Program – one point is given for every dollar spent on daily parking and the user receives a $5 off parking discount once they accumulate 500 points.

Benefits for ParkJockey Parking Operators and Owners

Increase revenue potential by tapping into ParkJockey as a sales channel.
Optimize capacity utilization with full online control to modify your capacity and parking tariffs.
Collaborate with traffic generating venues – your parking operation will be exposed to events, venues and companies in your area to drive reservations and sales to your location.
Web-based solution provides real-time operational information and analytics.
No monthly fees, no sign up fees, no credit card fees, and no commitment.

About ParkJockey

ParkJockey is led by a team of experienced technology entrepreneurs, management consultants and parking specialists. ParkJockey has unrivalled expertise in the industry and is available in London, Miami and New York. A rapid expansion program is in place and will include Amsterdam, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Paris and San Francisco by end of the year.

ParkJockey is a no-cost mobile application, website and parking rewards program that helps users easily find and reserve parking, in advance or on-the-go. ParkJockey removes the stress out of locating parking, comparing prices and confirming availability for an easy park and go option for today’s busy commuter. ParkJockey is a member of the US National Parking Association and has been recognized in the UK for “Innovation in Consumer Experience”. For more information, visit ParkJockey.com. ParkJockey is available for download from the iTunes® App Store and the Google Play™ store app.

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Disney on Ice: Heroes and Princesses

Disney on Ice is a series of touring ice shows primary aiming at children. The shows features figure skaters dressed up as popular Disney cartoon characters performing scenes from Disney films. The show began in 1981 played all over the world including America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Not every show is the same theme from Disney Princesses to Toy Story and Finding Nemo. This year’s show is titled Princesses and Heroes held at the United Center from September 10th-14th. You can visit Ticket Master to order tickets and view different show times for each day.

Disney on Ice will be presenting all of your favorite princesses such as Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Snow White, Tiana and Aurora. You will also get a chance to see many other characters from the movies such as the Genie from Aladdin, Founder from Little Mermaid and the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White. The classic movie fairy tales will be live to see right before your eyes with artistic skating, acrobats, music ballets, special effects, stunning set design and amazing choreography. No matter what age you are you will definitely enjoy the show so come join the fun at the United Center with your family and friends.

Our parking for the United Center for this event is located at 2022 W Washington Street. Make sure to purchase your ticket as soon as possible for Disney on Ice to see all your favorite characters perform. Then make sure to purchase your spot from Park Jockey! Hope everyone has a great time and enjoys the show!

Avoiding Mystery Parking Tickets: Secret “No Parking” Zones to Watch Out for in Manhattan (NYC)

Did you know that New York City has over 99 distinct parking violations with fines reaching up to $515 for some offenses? Even if you manage to decipher all of the parking signs that litter New York City streets, you can still get hit with fines for offenses that require no notice. For example, parking too close to an intersection, or “blocking the box”, can cost you a whopping $115! As if we didn’t already pay enough city tax!

Buried deep in all of these parking violations, there are some neighborhoods in Manhattan that have their own parking rules. For instance, parking your car in the Garment District (35^th to 41^st streets between 6^th and 8^th Avenues) at anytime between 7AM and 7PM will result in a $115 fine (even on Sundays!). So for anyone looking to stop over in the Garment District, garage parking is an absolute must!

If you find yourself in Murray Hill, don’t even waste your time trying to find street parking. There are 193 member states in the United Nations and it is well known that diplomats hate subways. As a result, street parking is restricted to those with diplomatic or consular plates only. Unless you can use your diplomatic immunity to get out of paying your tickets, good luck not breaking the bank with parking in Murray Hill.

Another area to watch out for is what the city refers to as “The Blue Zone”. The Blue Zone is a huge swath of land in lower Manhattan, stretching from the Brooklyn Bridge all the way down to Battery Park, and from Broadway in the West to South Street in the east. Parking in the Blue Zone from 7AM-7PM Monday though Friday is will run you a $65 bill from the Boys in Blue. Since the law applies generally to the entire area, parking signage is not necessarily required, catching many an unsuspecting motorist off-guard. So take note, you out-of-towners travelling to New York City for the first time!

For New York drivers “in-the-know,” it is no secret that there are a million ways to get a ticket. Some stubborn drivers refuse to park anywhere but on the street, but for those of us that want to maintain our sanity driving in The Big Apple, garage parking is the way to go. Save yourself the hassle and the mystery fines that come with street parking and stay ahead of the game by booking your parking in advance with ParkJockey. In fact use the promo code PKTIX and Save 10%. We promise: booking ahead with ParkJockey will not result in hefty fines, so save your greenies and book with ParkJockey!

Garages: The useless, the useful, the crazy!

Convenience and safety are one of the main reasons you need a garage to keep your car. However, the garage can be used for many things…

In the UK, a study in 2006 showed that the majority of car garages were used not to store their cars, but for storing household items etc. Quoted figures from the RAC Foundation, found that while 53 per cent of households had access to a garage, only 24 per cent used them and claimed many garages were “not being used for their proper purpose.” Back then, this astonished a group of MPs who wanted people to make the most of their garage. They proposed an introduction to a paid permit for space, just to ease on-street parking problems – which didn’t go down too well!

In London, it is claimed that there are over 3,000 unused car garages. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, recently back in Feb 2014 wanted to spark a garage business revolution in London, by helping start-up companies find space to begin their adventure in central locations. Now it’s flourishing, with many start-up companies taking advantage of the affordable rent in order to become the best next thing, similarly to the likes of Apple & Disney etc.

So in the UK garages are not getting used for their ultimate purpose. In Singapore they’ve taken it to the a whole other level, literally. Try having your car as one of the centre pieces to your home – for aesthetics, rather than function.

Hamilton estates in Singapore have found a novel and technically advance way for their tenants to keep an eye on, or show off their prize procession cars, they can keep them right outside their windows. This may sound normal, but not when you window is 10 floors up!

Take a look for yourselves.

Attention Tennis Fans: Save 10% on NYC Parking for the U.S. Open

Parking and the U.S. Open: Save 10% on Parking with the Promo Code: USOPEN

It’s that time of year again….the best time of year. And I’m not talking about Christmas, although there is something magical in the air when the U.S. Open starts in New York City.

On the heels of the U.S. Open Series and the Connecticut Open in New Haven, the best tennis players in the world, along with thousands of fans, flood the streets of New York for two weeks of great tennis.

So, if you, like thousands of others, are coming into town for Labor Day weekend for a day at the Open in Flushing Meadows, then you might want to start thinking about where you are going to park.

ParkJockey can aid you in finding your parking in New York City, whether you are staying in the Financial District, around Madison Square Garden, Herald Square, or near Park Avenue. We’ve got locations all around the city. In fact, if you book with ParkJockey, you can save 10% off normal price of parking in NYC. To get the savings, just enter the promo code: USOPEN

Some of PJ’s best deals are located in the Upper West Side and Upper East Side. In fact, the 90^th Street location in the Upper East Side is only $20 per 24 hours on the weekends ($25 per 24 hours during the week), or you can park your car there for the price of $10 for up to 12 hours. Beat that. Seriously, I challenge you.

Now, please don’t be confused: this offer is not for parking at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, as that parking is operated by the USTA. Instead, this offer enables you to book your parking nearly anywhere in Manhattan with ParkJockey, reserving your spot, thus making sure your spot is safe and secure whist enjoying the savings of 10% off and whilst being in town to enjoy the US Open. FYI, for a limited time, for every 10 bookings through ParkJockey in NYC, you can enjoy the 11^th one for free.

In any case, enjoy the Open, my friends. Book ahead and leave your parking worries at home so that you can enjoy a day in the sun at Flushing Meadows. Oh, and come on Sloane Stephens! Gotta go…the matches are about to start!!

U.S. Cellular Field Boxing Event

World class professional boxing is returning to US Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox August 23, 2014, starting at 6:00 PM. Local fight promoters, Hitz Boxing and Round 3 Productions signed on to stage this event at the South Side stadium. Last year’s event attracted 8,200 fans for the first outdoor boxing match in over a century.

The fights marked the first outdoor boxing event since 1962 at Comiskey Park when Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson to win the World’s heavyweight title.

This time around, Chicago’s own Donovan “Don Da Bomb” George (25-4-2, 22 Kos) will be fighting for the Super Middleweight World Title against Dyah Davis of Coconut Creek, Florida. Both of the boxing promoters for this event, Bobby Hitz of Hitz Boxing and Frank Mugnolo of Round 3 Productions signed George to their contract. When George won his first Golden Gloves championship it was Bobby Hitz who presented him with his trophy.

Hitz Boxing and Round 3 Productions just recently started working together in 2013. Hitz holds the record for longest running boxing promoter in Chicagoland.

Two other hometown boxing favorites representing Chicago are Frankie “Time Bomb” Scalise and Mike “Hollywood” Jimenez.

The boxing event is presented by B96 and will be hosted by The J Show’s very own J Niice and Showbiz Shelly. If you get to the park early on Saturday B96 will be hosting a live tailgate event for all the fans. If you do not have you tickets you can purchase them here.

Once you get your tickets for the event then you can purchase parking with Park Jockey at the McClellan school here!

You can also receive $5.00 off by using the promo code BOX14.

Chicago Air and Water Show 2014

The Chicago Air and Water Show is an annual air show held at the shores of Lake Michigan presented by Shell Oil Products U.S and the City of Chicago. The show began in 1959 and is now Chicago’s second biggest festival with over two million viewers. The show is also the largest and oldest free admission air and water exhibition in the United States. This year the show will take place August 16th-17th from 10am-3pm each day with North Avenue Beach at the center point.

The air show is a free event bringing daredevil thrills with demonstrations by military and civilian aircrafts, boats, diving and parachute teams. This year’s headliners will be the U.S Navy Blue Angels, U.S Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, and the U.S Navy Leap Frogs. Herb Hunter, known as, “The Voice” of the event and a former pilot in the show will be announcing play by play during all the performances. Some of the sponsors for the show this year are Pepsi, American Airlines, Aquafina and the Chicago Tribune. The schedule and more information for the show can be found at www.chicagoairandwatershow.us.

Many people camp out early to grab a spot on the beach to make sure they can view all the acts taking place. Some of the best places to watch the show are Castaways Bar and Grill at North Avenue Beach, boat rides at Navy Pier or head on up to the John Hancock Observatory. If you want to get good seats and need to find quick and easy parking, Park Jockey has many location nearby. Please visit our website and reserve your’ parking now.

Be sure to grab your sunscreen, bottled water, ear plugs, sunglasses and binoculars before heading out to the show. Hope everyone enjoys all the performances! 🙂

The Challenge Cup Final @ Wembley

Rugby league is not everyone’s cup of tea, but rest assured Wembley Stadium @ 3pm is going to be rocking come next Saturday. Both Yorkshire posse will be in full voice as they make the trip to the capital, with both sets of supporters eager to witness history in the making…

The (Leeds) Rhinos take on the (Castleford) Tigers, which sounds like a battle in the making by itself. However, being only a mere 35 minutes drive away from each other it makes the game little more than just a battle, but more of a toe-to-toe, eye-to-eye, shoulder-to-shoulder duel!

The Rhinos are favourites but having not won in their last 6 Challenge Cup Final appearances, The Tigers are looking to pounce and make history of their own, on their Wembley and Challenge Cup Final debut.

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Already 70,000 tickets have been sold which means the Wembley area is going to be jam-packed. If you are driving and need somewhere to park for the game, you can grab your discount and pre-book with ParkJockey and get up to 20% off, so you aren’t left circling. We also have car parks conveniently located just a stone throw away from the stadium.

Click here, choose your car park and use the code RHINOS20 or TIGERS20 at the checkout for your 20% discount to be applied.