Contrary to the belief of city officials, there is confusion about the odd and even parking. It is contradictory. The “rule” is: park on the even side of the street on even days and the odd side of the street on odd days.

To me, a day is that portion of a 24 hour period that has the most daylight. However, the “day” of the parking does not begin until 6 p.m., almost dark. So, in reality, the “rule” really is: park on the odd side on even days. The examples given were for those who work all day and come home in the evening. Those who are gone to work all day don't need to worry about odd/even parking, only to remember to park on the opposite side when they come home in preparation for the next day, if they park on the street at all. Those who struggle with the concept are driving around Auburn during the day trying to remember which side of the street is even or odd, then reversing it in your head and parking the opposite way. That is confusing.

Either change the signs to read: Park even side on odd days and odd side on even days. or maybe do the common sense thing and actually make it “Even side even days.... etc.”

Barbara Kalicki

Auburn