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

Wed Sep 14 19:49:10 EDT 2022

The ones on Ohio Drive are also very good -- sturdy and closed completely
to prevent rodents, etc. They're *like* this one pictured. On that note, is
a recycling can a bridge too far? Seeing everything a jumble in the NPS
cans is gutting.

Must say, it's nice to see the community come together to make sure our
streets stay clean, 100% support more trash cans and, to get back to the
original thread, improved public transportation services. Lost track of who
had the good idea to simply add a shingle to the current bus stop, but that
seems like a very efficient solution.

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On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 7:37 PM Marche' Maine <markrichardgrace at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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