[Lincolnparkdc] Parking on Kentucky

Wed Oct 14 11:10:51 EDT 2020

We asked about that one time when they were fixing the streets and they
declined. I think it's a good one and certainly would help people park.
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Martha Huizenga
cell 703-626-4026

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:10 AM Bill Sweeney <bill.sweeney at me.com> wrote:

> Is there a way to mark the streets with parking spots? I’ve seen in some
> communities where they have lines drawn on the street to create ACTUAL
> parking spots. I bet we could drop a few spots if cars were tightly parked
> and didn’t have half-car-spaces between certain cars on the street…
>
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2020, at 10:54 AM, Mark Jordan <mark at markjordan.me> wrote:
>
>
> In addition to improving the bike infrastructure on Capitol Hill, I think
> one of the virtues of the change will be to improve the safety of the
> crossing between Kentucky Ave and 13th St (*i.e.* the east side of
> Kentucky north of Independence).
>
> Currently, 13th is a relatively straight route as it crosses from south to
> north of Independence and cars driving through a green light can go pretty
> fast. For pedestrians crossing  (and there are many coming/going to and
> from Lincoln Park, among other destinations), there's no light, no stop
> sign, no crosswalk.  It makes me especially nervous for kids crossing the
> street there because there's no safe option.
>
> It looks to me like the bike lanes would have the effect of not only
> narrowing the path between the two streets, but also creating a slight
> turn, so drivers would have to slow down to continue on 13th.  I think
> that's a plus.
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:53 AM Jonathan Bettin <
> jonathanbettin at aya.yale.edu> wrote:
>
>> I was only addressing 100 block as the original post seemed to indicate
>> that the planning folks had gone back on a promise.
>>
>> from the original post:
>> "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 still seems accurate.  As for an informal understanding with the
>> police, that seems like a risk.  That risk/reward calculation will likely
>> need to be adjusted if they resume ticketing in earnest?
>>
>> I have no doubt it is a significant change but does that therefor mean it
>> shouldn’t happen?  I’m new but we moved to the area in part because we love
>> the metro access and the ability to bike around the city.
>>
>> I fully respect how everyone feels but I would like to be part of a
>> larger solution to clogged streets, carbon emission, etc.
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 14, 2020, at 10:19 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
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