[Lincolnparkdc] Proposed New DC Circulator Bus Route on East CapitoL

[Marche' Maine]

Here is a suggested solution for public trash cans, a dome to prevent
dumping.


On Wed, Sep 14, 2022, 7:18 PM Hannah Bergman <hannah.haley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I’m on the 100 block of Tennessee and greatly miss the East Cap trash can
> at the corner because it was much easier to dispose of poop there given the
> overflowing cans in the park. So happy to add another voice to increase
> public trash cans. I get that it’s annoying when they are in front of your
> house. I would volunteer it to be in front of mine but that wouldn’t really
> serve anyone mid block.
>
> I’d also support additional circulator stops on East Capitol to supplement
> the 90s which are not frequent.
>
> But, while it’s nice to discuss these things, I have seen no issue for
> which there was contrary feedback offered by neighbors gain success - see
> eg bike lanes on NC Ave,  Tennessee and Kentucky. So let’s not spin our
> wheels on issues we have no influence over. Consider instead who you vote
> for in as ANC commissioner.
>
> With respect to asking the NPS to empty the trash more, that’s a
> nonstarter. NPS is over worked, under funded, and not going to respond to
> DC residents. That’s simply not how they work. Again, how long did it take
> to repair the benches in the park? At least 3 years of asking. And those
> were actual safety issues in the playground.
>
> Hannah
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 4:48 PM K M <kmorris811 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Thanks for being civil.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Sep 14, 2022, at 2:16 PM, matt arnn <mattarnn at outlook.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> Conversation re: the circulator seems to be going in a different
>> direction (no pun). Absolutely support additional stops on LP
>> (Kentucky/Tenn Ave) for the Circulator. Great to provide more frequent
>> neighborhood access to and from Union Station. Absolutely do not support
>> bringing back the LP bus stop litter cans which were used as catch alls for
>> Lincoln Park activities but were not NPS property or NPS maintained. As
>> Gina pointed out, the DPW cans at E Cap/Tenn and E Cap/Kentucky were also
>> popular illegal household and contractor waste dumping sites, car and tour
>> bus garbage offloads, and primary poop bag drop spots for dog walkers en
>> route to LP.
>>
>> With regards to the later, DPW notes in its “Doggie Duties” guidance
>> (attached) for responsible pet owners: “Please be kind to your neighbors
>> and avoid putting your bagged poop into a public litter can or your
>> neighbor’s trash container. Not only does it attract rats, who eat the
>> feces, the contents of the bag can leak out into the can or onto the
>> street, leaving someone else to clean up after your pet.”
>>
>> DPW looked at use pattern over an 18 month period and determined that
>> these cans were not being treated as intended. They also noted that easily
>> accessible NPS maintained cans were located just across the street.  Rat
>> activity at the cans was also well documented by DC DOH.
>>
>> DPW litter cans are not required design amenities or automatic best
>> practices for DDOT bus stops. It’s case by case. There are twice as many
>> bus stops in DC as litter cans. Only 30% of DC bus stops have them.  They
>> are located primarily along commercial streets, zones, and corridors.
>>
>> My family resides at 1206 East Capitol ST NE
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1206+East+Capitol+ST+NE?entry=gmail&source=g>.
>> You are welcome to blame (or credit) us with rallying our neighbors to
>> petition for the ECap north can removal. During our time here, we have done
>> our best to dutifully restore and maintain our corner’s public space which
>> includes the bus stop, 4 tree boxes, extensive side-walk and gutters, and
>> keep it litter, ice, bamboo 🙂, and rat free. It's our responsibility,
>> we know. And we love doing it.
>>
>> I am more than happy to civilly discuss this issue with my neighbors who
>> may not agree with this approach or outcome. Again, we will
>> enthusiastically support the request to add circulator service to the 96/97
>> stop on North LP. We will not support any movement to bring back those two
>> public litter cans.
>>
>> Attaching some images of the ECap LP can in case anyone is feeling
>> nostalgic.
>>
>> Thanks LP.
>> Matt Arnn 1206 E. Cap NE
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* lincolnparkdc <lincolnparkdc-bounces at lincolnparkdc.info> on
>> behalf of Marche' Maine <markrichardgrace at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 14, 2022 1:53 PM
>> *To:* List server for the Lincoln Park DC neighborhood <
>> lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Proposed New DC Circulator Bus Route on
>> East CapitoL
>>
>> I'm not. Another 311 service request went in. If others miss having a
>> public trash can on the northside of the park, want to avoid crossing a
>> busy road and having over-filled cans right next to the childrens
>> playground in the park, you can also put in a service request by calling
>> 311
>> Yes, trash cans smell. They're meant for garbage and are located
>> throughout neighborhoods to help stop litter or have people use residential
>> trash receptacles for dog waste.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 14, 2022, 12:41 PM regina arlotto <citymom92 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> The trash cans probably got removed because of all the stinking household
>> trash that close by neighbors dropped in there, or the dog poop that made
>> waiting at the bus stop an extremely unpleasant experience. I'm glad
>> they're gone.
>>
>> Gina A
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM Marche' Maine <markrichardgrace at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> And they can return the trash cans that repeatedly get removed from those
>> bus stops.
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022, 4:01 PM John Hirschmann <hirschj154 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for the support. I fully expect they will be at the existing bus
>> stops.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 15:54 Martha Huizenga <martha at mhuizenga.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks John. I think that's a great idea. In my submission I put
>> Tennessee (westbound) and Kentucky (east bound) as that is where the bus
>> stop is already located. Super easy for them to add a sign to the pole.
>> ---
>> Martha Huizenga
>> cell 703-626-4026
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 3:42 PM John Hirschmann <hirschj154 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> DDOT is formally proposing to add a new route on East Cap. The route in
>> primarily designed to serve Ward 7, but it will come in on East Cap around
>> RFK and proceed west to Third NE and then north to Union Station.  This,
>> for people living near East Cap, it will provide a new efficient way to get
>> to Union Station and transfer to other destinations.
>>
>> However as currently proposed, there will be NO bus stop between 17th an
>> 8th, a long distance. I’m proposing that they also add a stop at 12th, on
>> the north side of the park for westbound busses and on the south for
>> eastbound.
>>
>> If you would welcome this route and in particular, the addition of stops
>> at 12th Street, I encourage you go on record in support of it.
>>
>> DDOT will host a virtual public meeting on the evening of September 14,
>> 2022, for feedback on the final recommendations. The public comment period
>> will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022. For additional
>> information, project virtual office hours and meeting dates, visit the TDP
>> Proposed Service Changes website
>> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjQuNjI3MTA4NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kY2NpcmN1bGF0b3IuY29tLzIwMjItc2VydmljZS1jaGFuZ2VzLyJ9.WiyTjApEtWJhD6-aRz0KGZiPCEFNhgZeXBmPPGfLSXU/s/10965618/br/143006146589-l>
>> .
>>
>> John
>>
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