I think it's high time that we/I make a concerted effort to get to the bottom of the parking permit zoning issue. I think I'll put this on my New Years resolution "to-do" list. I wrote the Mayor about it nearly a month ago and got no lame-duck answer. Perhaps I'll try again.
I think that it is only fair that we be able to park on the streets in our own neighborhood.
Rather than going to the Mayor's office (I'm guessing the massive budget shortfall is going to be occupying most of his time), I think this is a great jumping off point for David Garber to get involved with.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a good idea too. David has seen the blog.I think we'll have to take a few avenues, knowing the DC government.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that. DDOT has made it very clear that residents of high-rise buildings in downtown/mixed use areas don't get residential parking permits. May seem like a lot of parking now, but when the neighborhood's built out, all that ground floor retail won't want residents hogging the parking spaces all day every day. And it's in place now so that people don't get used to having the parking only to get it taken away.
ReplyDeletePeople who live in Chinatown/Gallery Place apartment buildings don't get on-street parking either.
But David tweeted about the parking issue somewhere recently, I think, so I'm sure he'd be willing to take this on.
Thanks Newbie. I'm sure you're spot on, but I'm the type who has to try first before I fold my tent. Tough fighting city hall though, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYes I would live this!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about this. When I moved in I was told there was a waiting list for the parking lot and have just parked in the various lots around the building. I would love if we could figure out how to get zone parking!
ReplyDeleteAlso, what is that picture? I can't tell if I have a dirty computer screen or if that is actually a hallway carpet! Sadly, probably a hallway carpet :(
ReplyDeleteIt's the carpet. The image was provided by a reader, as were the previous images posted.
ReplyDeleteZoned parking is not possible for residents of our buildings. I've been told it will take a petition of at least 50% of the tenants (who MUST be DC residents, of course) of both buildings to get this even considered.
ReplyDeleteA Petition with 50% of residents does not = "impossible."
ReplyDeleteFor starters I would be happy to post one on the blog if I can figure the logistics.
ReplyDeleteAnnoying that "anony" at 8:43 (management) bashes any effort of progress.
ReplyDeleteTJ, post a petition!
I think I will. There must be an official one though. Perhaps we could take turns sitting in the building entrance of the elevator to collect signatures
ReplyDeleteDFT, give it a rest. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI accidentally posted that message at 8:48 anonymously. And TJ, I didn't say it was "impossible", as you misquoted me. It is not possible for residents to get zone 6 permits at this time. I stated that 50% of tenants (and the tenants that sign must have DC licenses, for obvious reasons) must sign. My fiancee and I looked into this with the old ANC, but need to follow up with the new one.
It's also not as easy as "post a petition".
Not possible, impossible. OK My apologies.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Snake.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest issue is that so many of the folks in the area, and in DC in general, aren't registered voters/have a DC drivers license. Most Hill staffers are registered in the district that they represent, for obvious (ie: voting) reasons. Others aren't registered here for other reasons, military, temp. job assignment, haven't gotten around to it, etc.
Very difficult mountain to climb here. Not impossible, but also not very likely. Garber is going to tell you the exact same thing, unfortunately.
I just wish the same vehicles wouldn't monopolize the parking spaces in front of the building. There's a white SUV that doesn't ever seem to move out there, among other vehicles.
I'd be ok with the parking in front of the building changed to 30 minutes max, can't tell you how many times I needed to make a quick run to the apartment but had to go all the way down to P4...just a hassle.
Good points VOR. A 30 min max would be a good plan!
ReplyDeleteI think it's worth a shot, no?
ReplyDeleteI think we should look into said SUV. I actually looked at the plates a few weeks ago and I believe they're now expired. We could possible put around a notice about that SUV to this building and the Axiom, and then have it towed if no one claims it??
Agree with the time-limit parking in the front.
Good ideas guys.
This:
ReplyDeleteDC Abandoned Vehicles
seems like the appropriate channel.
That white SUV now has a ticket and a notice on the windshield. From what I gathered at a glance: DC now considers it an abandoned vehicle and it will be towed soon if it's not moved.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that this morning as well. If there is anything that the DC government does efficiently, it's ticket and tow!
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to help with a petition. I have bitched to the DMV about this many times and of course, nothing. This is definitely the purview of our ANC rep. We pay taxes in this city (residents, anyway) just like anyone else does and it is ridiculous that we are penalized for living in a high rise. Let me know what I can do.
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