Parking in Waterloo Region

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It's funny that sidewalk parking is a complete no-no in North America but is more often than not the actual right way to park in many parts of Europe. Sidewalks are bigger though.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression the "sidewalk parking" was basically partially up the curb, but not blocking the sidewalk any more than parking on the whatever they call the utility portion buffer between the sidewalk and the road would be here?

Also, here it's a big no-no.  I hope it stays that way.  Apparently it's a big problem in parts of NYC, which is what tolerating even occasional sidewalk parking will beget.

Couldn't quite remember, but there's Google Maps. In Zurich some of the parking spots are actually integrated in the sidewalk, e.g.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@47.3791304,8...!1e1?hl=en

Still doesn't block the sidewalk (that wouldn't be Swiss) but the sidewalks are wide and you can only do it where it's marked. Scooters are fine as well. But Zurich just isn't that crowded. On the other hand I remember that in Hanoi the sidewalks were often quite difficult to negotiate because there was just too many vehicles around; getting around on a bike was easier because there were fewer obstacles and it was easier to get around them.

I would also prefer no sidewalk parking, especially here. And also no bike lane parking as discussed on some other thread. Should be as much of a no-no as sidewalk parking.