The fact that prices are up front is also important to the customer. It should be clearly marked on the meter, the hourly rates during the whole day, including peak times. This is unlike the store that has no obligation to tell you that your box of 32oz Chicken stock’s price includes $0.40 in parking expenses generated by the parking mandates of your community. You know right up front if you decide to use curbside parking, that $1 or more will be charged depending on the time. That’s fair. You get to a store, and you never know the price that excessive parking might be costing you per item. These are the hidden costs in the community.