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Old 02-05-2014, 11:33 AM   #679
Sharp11
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Originally Posted by Plaz View Post
If the new remodeled "service areas" (I use the term loosely) on the Merritt are the same size as they previously were, that looks like it's about half of the entire parking capacity. I bet lots of non-electric cars will be using those spots on a regular basis, much to the chagrin of those desperately needing a charge. And there's not a lot of room for cars to sit and wait for those spots to become available.

https://www.google.com/maps/preview/...1b2396!6m1!1e1
They've added diagonal lanes at the pumps, but yes, it's small and crowded - the parkway dates back to a different era, when "parkway" meant driving somewhere to park and enjoy a picnic.
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