More Than 50 Parking Spots Now 'Permit Only' at LIRR Station

MASSAPEQUA, NY – The Oyster Bay Town Board recently approved plans to for more than 50 parking spaces in the M-1 and M-11 parking fields at the Massapequa LIRR station to become permit-only.

According to town officials, the change is in response to resident inquiries for additional spots at the station.

“After speaking with residents, Councilman Muscarella and I directed the town’s highway department to conduct a survey of each parking field within the Massapequa Long Island Rail Road Station," supervisor Joseph Saladino said. "The survey indicated that the majority of metered parking spaces remained unoccupied during peak time. To assist commuters and those shopping at downtown businesses, the 50 metered spots will be re-designated to assist residents.”

Twenty-one metered spots in parking lot M-1 will immediately be re-designated as permit-only, bringing the total permitted parking spaces in that lot to 181.

In parking lot M-11, 33 metered spots will also immediately become permit-only, increasing the total permitted parking spaces in that lot to 99.

“I believe residents will truly appreciate this increased availability of parking spots,” councilman Joseph Muscarella said. “Thanks to the survey conducted by our Highway Department, I am confident that we have found a way to provide additional parking for commuters and shoppers alike. This is a win-win, and something our residents and storekeepers will benefit from.”

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