
Episode 119 • • 1:34:19 - 1:38:11
119: Small Steps Toward Better Health
Oakland Parking Scams, Revenue Generation Tactics
Cash-strapped cities like Oakland and San Francisco are accused of "gouging" citizens through aggressive parking enforcement to balance their budgets. In Oakland, drivers are being hit with $250 tickets for stopping briefly at unmarked bus stops. The city has also extended parking meter hours to 8:00 PM and increased rates to generate millions in additional revenue.
