Transportation used to be simple. If we got from point A to point B, we would consider it a success. As society developed, so did our transportation needs and desires. Cars gave way to more cars and trucks, and the need for public transportation rose as our society spread out. Many of the issues that…
The road trip is a phenomenon seemingly as old as the automobile itself. Way back when, a road trip was simply to the next town over. These days it is possible to travel across an entire country. While a road trip with your buddies or significant other may differ in purpose and content from a family road trip,…
Are you thinking about making a trip to the Windy City? Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States and is known for its fine restaurants, art museums and bold architecture. Here are some fun and interesting attractions in three Chicago neighborhoods to visit this spring along with our suggestions on how to find…
Everyone likes money. They say that money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy things like food, housing, and entertainment. Wouldn’t you like to have just a little more in your pocket? Here are 3 ways to earn extra money this year. Rent out your parking spot Believe it or not, that little square you park…
Who doesn’t wish their morning commute was easier? Even those who have a blissful 15 minute or less commute can likely find a thing or two they’d like to change about it. We see your morning commute as being a window of opportunity — even if you love your commute, you may find something here…
With months to go until spring pokes its head up, with the days being shorter and colder, cabin fever can quickly set in. And we all know what the best cure for cabin fever is, right? Travel! Figuring out where to go, when to leave, how long to stay – the excitement can only grow from now…
Chicago may be the only city in the snow belt where residents use lawn chairs to hold parking spaces. As the city’s administrators crack down on this time-honored practice, its residents will need new techniques to find and hold parking spots. Driving and parking when the snow and sleet begins to accumulate is never easy…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (PRWEB) DECEMBER 11, 2015 ParqEx, a Chicago-based technology start-up that connects individuals and businesses who have underutilized parking spaces with drivers seeking parking, today announced an alliance with ShareASpot, a company based in the Chicago suburbs with a similar vision of leveraging the sharing economy. The two companies plan to combine resources to optimize…
Traveling is exciting, but whether you’re heading into the city or taking a road trip to the next state, the journey can seem a lot longer if you don’t prepare for it properly. That’s why before you leave your house it’s a good idea to review these travel tips for the open road, courtesy of Buzzfeed and The Huffington Post, to…
When you live in Chicago, the third largest city in the country with close to 3 million people — and when your city attracts 40 million visitors annually — it’s not surprising that parking can be a huge challenge (or hugely expensive). However, innovations in technology — particularly in mobile apps and the Internet of Things —…
You love Chicago, but the rent is killing you. According to YardiMatrix, the average monthly rent in Chicago is $1,628. Rents grew nationwide, on a year-over-year basis, by 6.5% in the last year, so there’s no relief in sight. If you are feeling the financial pinch of high rent, you’re going to have to get creative.…
If you had to choose to between paying full price for a product or to paying less for a similar product rented from a stranger on the Internet, which would you take? That’s the concept driving the push for the sharing economy. The sharing economy includes services like Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft, and is turning…
We all know that feeling of finding that sweet parking spot, but for many students at colleges and universities across the country, both students and faculty are not experiencing this pleasant emotion. While tuition and enrollment both continue to rise, parking facilities are not keeping up with the pace. According to figures from the National Center For…
ParqEx is Developing Community in the Big City, it stands as the first neighbor2neighbor parking app and list service to exist in Chicago. However, what makes ParqEx distinctive in its function & purpose is the way it aims to be a community-based platform. Some people may never think to talk to or greet their neighbor…
Protect Your Car (from People Who Can’t Park) You could be the best driver in the world, but that won’t always protect your car. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people out there who don’t have your vehicle’s best interests at heart, and they could very easily leave your car in worse shape than you found it.…