NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City is taking a cue from Twitter, replacing more than 6,000 parking signs with signage that's no longer than a tweet -- 140 characters.
Signs currently run about 250 characters. The city announced Monday that the 6,300 signs will be replaced by spring.
The signs will be less cluttered and use bolder-style letters. The rules will be simplified.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said the new signs "will make sure that what you see is really what the rules are."
For example, the confusing "no standing except commercial vehicles" will be replaced with "commercial vehicles only."
The number of signs on each street pole also will be reduced.
The days the rules are in effect will appear first, followed by the hours when they apply.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:59:05 GMT
The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning has been arrested.
The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning has been arrested. Six people were injured including the driver and a passenger. A white colored Nissan jumped the curb before slamming into the East Village Farm store and coming to a stop in a cross-walk.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:13:07 GMT
A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:32:37 GMT
Brooklyn community advocates are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the killing of a livery cab driver.
Brooklyn community advocates are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in the killing of a livery cab driver.
