Santa Clara could start charging for parking at the Convention Center, Franklin Square
For the bigger restaurants like Mio Vicino or Mountain Mike's, it might make a difference, but if people really want to go to eat at our place, I don't think that's going to stop them.
Another View: It's Time for Residential Parking Permits - Streetsblog New York City
Resident Only Permit Parking programs are widespread outside New York City, with cities like London and Paris benefiting from reduced parking congestion.