The story about the shortage of parking at the U.S. Post Office in Ridgefield brought some reaction, as expected. Some people feel the electronic alternative is nice if you have time to learn how to do it. Fair reaction but it strikes me that even more time is spent in line to park and even longer in the other line waiting for service inside. I also feel there are much better uses for public capital than building post office parking lots.
Robert Braathe at galaconcierge.com points out that the Backus Avenue post office near the Danbury Fair Mall has 20 parking spots and is very convenient. They have an automated machine and a lobby that is open 24/7. Robert says "I only ship through the automated machine and on off peak hours".
Robert also pointed out that there is something worse than waiting in line for parking and service at the post office — waiting in line "behind people who still write checks in the grocery store or department store".  Quite a few people might agree with him, especially when a person buys a handful of items in the grocery store and then takes their time to fumble around to find a check book, write a check, and then make a detailed entry in their check register. People in line behind them give up their time and the check writer gives up cashflow, points, and rebates on their credit card.

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