Here are some additional tips that, if followed, will make deliveries run even smoother:

In General

• Use a marked vehicle for deliveries: Parking enforcement has different rules for official delivery vehicles than they do for someone running into a shop for a quick pickup.

• Only park in alleys to unload or load: Businesses may park in the alley only if they are obviously loading and unloading. If you leave your vehicle unattended, you will receive a ticket. Do not linger inside your business while moving items, enforcement will not wait long.

• Load and Unload Quickly: Turn on your flashers and try to load during quieter times, an idle engine and a taken parking space can be less than ideal to your neighbors, especially if they have a sidewalk cafe.

• To be on the safe side, pay the meter if you are loading or unloading to avoid being ticketed.

For Smaller Delivery Vehicles

• Smaller delivery vehicles are encouraged to use the east-west running public alleys for loading and unloading. This will get you out of traffic and closer to the back entrances of businesses.

For Larger Deliveries and Vehicles

• Larger delivery vehicles should pull as far to the right of the street as possible for loading and unloading. Temporary double parking is allowed in this case, although blocking cars from entering or leaving a metered spot is not.

• Do not park directly across the street from another delivery truck. Customers need at least one free lane to maneuver around.

• On Broadway, trucks should park in the middle of the street, down the center divider.

• If possible, try to avoid large deliveries during peak times—deliveries made during the rush hours tie up visitor traffic.