Thursday, December 18, 2008
Gunshot Recognition/Locator System Test Tonight
ShotSpotter Gunshot Recognition/Locator System Test Tonight: Mirna at SFPD’s Mission Station: "On Thursday, December 18, 2008 testing of the gunshot recognition/locator system known as Shotspotter will take place in the Mission District. It is anticipated to occur at approximately 9:00 PM and will be occurring at various locations. The testing will occur in the areas of 18th St & Mission, 22nd St. & Valencia, 23rd St and Folsom, and 18th St and Bryant."
(Via Mission Mission.)
Labels: Neighborhood Watch, Precita Valley Neighbors
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Car Breakins
On December 11, at Precita Ave. & Harrison St, three cars were found with their windows smashed. It is unknown what was taken from the cars. A suspect was seen and reported to SFPD with the following description: black male, 20's, 5'5", 150, wearing dark flannel shirt
Labels: car breakings, crime, parking, Precita Park
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Discussion about 72 hour parking rules, car towning, and neighborly behavior
This was posted in several locations on Treat Ave. It points out a growing issue with parking in the neighborhood.
Neighborhood watch meetings have suggested calling 311 to report cars that are not recognized and have been parked in the same place for more than 5 days, as they may have been stolen. But there can be negative repercussions when a neighbor who is on vacation leaves their car on the street for a week and it gets towed.
There are also problems of people double parking on Precita and blocking the full street; people visiting Precita park and parking in a manner that blocks driveways on Treat and Harrison (because they think their car is much smaller than it really is), etc. Not to mention construction vehicles that double park or block driveways.
Harrison, Norwich and Treat also have some special issues because there is no weekly street cleaning which tends to clear out cars that have been left in the same place for over a week.
What do you think should be done? Have you had issues with DPT ticketing or towing your car? What should be done about it? Please click on the comments link below, you can comment Anonymously if you wish.
Neighborhood watch meetings have suggested calling 311 to report cars that are not recognized and have been parked in the same place for more than 5 days, as they may have been stolen. But there can be negative repercussions when a neighbor who is on vacation leaves their car on the street for a week and it gets towed.
There are also problems of people double parking on Precita and blocking the full street; people visiting Precita park and parking in a manner that blocks driveways on Treat and Harrison (because they think their car is much smaller than it really is), etc. Not to mention construction vehicles that double park or block driveways.
Harrison, Norwich and Treat also have some special issues because there is no weekly street cleaning which tends to clear out cars that have been left in the same place for over a week.
What do you think should be done? Have you had issues with DPT ticketing or towing your car? What should be done about it? Please click on the comments link below, you can comment Anonymously if you wish.
Labels: Neighborhood Watch, parking, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Friday, December 05, 2008
Traffic issues on Alabama Street and Esmeralda Avenue
Many people have asked about the traffic situation near the top of hill on Alabama. This is of interest to residents of Precita Valley because that is the most direct route to Cortland street, and most of us travel that route several time a week.
Lately, cars have been parking on both sides of the street which leaves a very small space in the street for traffic, and there are no painted lines on the street which encourages cars to drive right down the middle of the street on a blind curve.
There is a Muni bus route that also goes down that stretch through the curve, and can block the whole street at times.
So w were happy to received this information from Richard Cho at SFMTA / DPT Engineering:
Update: The signs are now installed.
Lately, cars have been parking on both sides of the street which leaves a very small space in the street for traffic, and there are no painted lines on the street which encourages cars to drive right down the middle of the street on a blind curve.
There is a Muni bus route that also goes down that stretch through the curve, and can block the whole street at times.
So w were happy to received this information from Richard Cho at SFMTA / DPT Engineering:
We have already completed recent reviews for these two streets and in addition, have already processed approved legislation to restrict parking on the south side of Alabama Street/Esmeralda Avenue after holding a public hearing on September 19, 2008. Work orders have been sent to our maintenance shops to install the “Tow Away No Parking Anytime” signs and repaint the centerline striping on Alabama Street/Esmeralda Avenue between Ripley and Bradford Streets. This work will be completed by our shops when schedule permits.
Update: The signs are now installed.
Labels: parking, traffic calming
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Tree Planting in Bernal Heights 1/17/09
The Friends of the Urban Forest is scheduling an urban tree planting on Jan 17th, and if neighborhood residents want to participate, they need to respond by Dec 10th, so not a lot of time to get more folks signed up. This planting is primarily focused on the western side of the hill, but there are plans for another one on the lower north slope later in the year.
It’s easy! All you have to do is send in your application forms, attend the community meeting on December 10th, 6:30 pm at Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center @ 515 Cortland, select your species – and water your new tree! Planting is 1/17/2009!
Please contact your Neighborhood Organizer: Anna Marjavi, 505-9016 or annaroll6 - at - hotmail.com
to sign up for a tree. Forms are also available at www.fuf.net, 561-6890.
It’s easy! All you have to do is send in your application forms, attend the community meeting on December 10th, 6:30 pm at Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center @ 515 Cortland, select your species – and water your new tree! Planting is 1/17/2009!
- Trees engage & strengthen neighborhood relations.
Trees reduce crime by showing a neighborhood is cared for. - Trees build trust: neighbors who help each other plant & care for trees are no longer strangers!
- Trees clean the air & absorb pollution like toxins that cause cancer & asthma.
- Trees increase property value & attract customers to business.
Please contact your Neighborhood Organizer: Anna Marjavi, 505-9016 or annaroll6 - at - hotmail.com
to sign up for a tree. Forms are also available at www.fuf.net, 561-6890.
Labels: trees
