[Lincolnparkdc] Parking on Kentucky

Wed Oct 14 10:34:40 EDT 2020

Just an FYI... the ruling that said that police/DPW would not ticket late
at night expired and they are not renewing it. So park at your own risk.
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Martha Huizenga
cell 703-626-4026

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:20 AM John Hirschmann <hirschj154 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Jonathan
>
> You appear to only be addressing the parking spaces that will be lost on
> the 100 block of Kentucky   Many spaces will also be lost on the 100 block
> of 13th Street SE and 200 block of Kentucky. Those of us live near the
> intersection look for spaces in all of these locations, those spaces lost
> any place matter.
>
> I will have  lived here for 47 years tomorrow.  This is the most
> significant change being proposed to this immediate neighborhood in that
> entire time frame.
>
> We’ve for many years had an informal understanding with the police that
> they would not ticket cars parked too close to the intersection late at
> night.
>
> Immediately pre COVID, one frequently late at night would have to go to
> the 1200 block of South Carolina to find a space. This is NOT particularly
> safe. Taking another 12 spaces away is just going to force it to happen
> that more frequently.
>
> John
>
> John F Hirschmann
> hirschj154 at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 14, 2020, at 10:03, Jonathan Bettin <jonathanbettin at aya.yale.edu>
> wrote:
>
> I see my mistake in understanding the sign placement.
>
> I think this drawing accurately reflects the parking changes specifically
> to 100 block of Kentucky.  I don’t know the signage currently on 13th or
> the 200 block other than where the drawing indicates sign removal.  I don’t
> think the change is removing a full car length (even for our mini cooper).
>
> <Kentucky Ave.png>
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2020, at 9:28 AM, Jonathan Bettin <jonathanbettin at aya.yale.edu>
> wrote:
>
> Maybe I’m viewing the drawings incorrectly, but there seemed to be no
> parking changes to the 100 block.  The drawings indicate a few moved signs
> (big x’s through them) on the 200 block which take some spaces.  Am I
> reading the late night parking comment wrong? If cars park at the actual
> intersection (south of the “No Standing Anytime” sign), they are already
> parking illegally, so would a bike lane stop that?
>
> While this article is mostly focused on commercial area parking, it may
> also help frame how parking and driving incentives can be shifted to affect
> behavior (public transit use, carbon emissions, air quality, etc).
>
> https://www.fastcompany.com/3029157/how-we-think-about-parking-spaces-is-ruining-our-cities
>
>
> I’ve also seen some concern for our older neighbors.  Could we potentially
> push to increase the number of handicap accessible spots?  That combined
> with some assistance on applying for placards, may alleviate the issue for
> those who parking close is a necessity.
>
> It’s a very interesting discussion and one where I think it’s worth
> focusing of what we would like overall rather than just what immediately
> impacts our personal convenience.
>
> Jonathan
> 142 Kentucky
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2020, at 8:48 AM, Town Crier <towncrier at lincolnparkdc.info>
> wrote:
>
> Please see the info from Steve that I posted this morning at 8:45.
>
>
> On Oct 13, 2020, at 11:52 PM, John Hirschmann <hirschj154 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> 
> 
> I was not monitoring my email earlier this evening. It appears the notice
> only came in after 600p tonight for a meeting starting at 700p. This seems
> totally inappropriate.
>
> It is now past 1130p so I presume the ANC meeting has adjourned.
>
> I have just looked at the drawings and in particular that for the
> intersection of Kentucky/Independence/13th Street.  See page 8 of  drawings
>     It appears that about a dozen parking spaces will need to be removed at
> this intersection in all its four quadrants. The ability to park even
> closer to the intersection which many of us do late at night will also be
> made impossible in many cases. This totally contradicts the statement in
> Steve Holtzman’s September 10 email that says DDOT said they did not think
> they would need to remove any parking spaces.
>
> I did submit comments already questioning the need for a bike lane NW
> bound in the 100 block of Kentucky since there already one in the 100 block
> of 13th and bike lanes already totally circumnavigate Lincoln Park. This is
> addition to the fact there has been essentially no public education as to
> what are Advisory Bike Lanes. They are different than what are dedicated
> bike lanes. I did NOT comment on the elimination parking spaces since prior
> to tonight, this not appear to be an issue.
>
> More tomorrow.
>
> John
>
>
>
> John F Hirschmann
> hirschj154 at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 13, 2020, at 22:32, Sharon Raimo <SRaimo at stcoletta.org> wrote:
>
> 
> I expressed concerns about loss of parking on Kentucky Ave for our
> residents who are mostly senior s or families with young children. Below is
> what I received from Steve.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* "Holtzman, Steve (SMD 6B05)" <6B05 at anc.dc.gov>
> *Date:* October 13, 2020 at 7:25:13 PM EDT
> *To:* Sharon Raimo <SRaimo at stcoletta.org>
> *Subject:* *Re:  Parking on Kentucky*
>
> 
> Sharon,
>
> Thanks. I do hear you.
>
> The public comment period (Notice of Intent - NOI) for this proposal is
> open until October 15.* I encourage you to write directly to the DDOT
> manager for the project Will Handsfield and express your concerns.*
> Please copy me.
>
>    This is what I'd flagged when I originally sent around this last month.
> Several people from the 100 block have sent letters.
>
>    I've been linking up with Mr. Handsfield since this all became public.
> The main concern I expressed was exactly this. That we need to know if
> there is going to be any loss of parking by implementing this. I asked him
> explicitly to answer regarding the 100 block of Kentucky Ave SE. He told me
> that there would be no need to lose parking spots on the 100 block. That
> being said, I just got this provisional sketch late today and have not been
> able to completely analyze it yet (or rather I've looked at it several
> times but tried to decode it). Will Handsfield is supposed to be in our
> meeting tonite (which we're in the middle of right now) and I plan to ask
> him the question again and my views are going to be based on his answer.
>
>   If I was misinformed and there will be parking loss then I will send all
> of you an email immediately tonight.
>
>    best,
>
>     Steve
>
>
>
> best,
>
>  Steve
>
> Steve Holtzman, 6B05
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Sharon Raimo <SRaimo at stcoletta.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:15 PM
> *To:* Holtzman, Steve (SMD 6B05) <6B05 at anc.dc.gov>
> *Subject:* Parking on Kentucky
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> I meant parking is restricted in summer
>
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