T/A COBURG, OR.

Just stopped in Tuesday. Haven't been there in 4-5 years. The big gravel lot across the street was coned off, BUT...They are going to pave it and it will be overflow with SOME Reserved parking. I specifically asked if it was paid parking and they said no, Overflow with some Reserved spots, which I like. I reserved a spot in the regular lot and they enforce it. A guy was going through checking to see a receipt in the window. No receipt he was knocking on the door. Showers nice/remodeled. Coburg Cafe restaurant was still good, but it lost some of it's local charm. The menu got smaller, and some of the unique options are gone, like O'brien potatoes, etc. This is an Independently owned T/A and still a great place.

 

That place is always full. I don't blame them. T/A's system is fair. If someone is just going to park and not spend a dime, then you can pay. If you buy fuel or something in store/restaurant it's free. When they go to a "Spend or Pay" system at least the truckers who bought fuel or store items have a chance at a spot. Another thing...You notice the T/A's with this system now have the money for security. No creative parking, no bums.