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:
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.
Labels: parking, traffic calming
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Cesar Chavez Community Design Workshop
The second installment of the Cesar Chavez Community Design Workshop happens this Tuesday, August 26, 6-7:30pm at Leonard Flynn Elementary School, 3125 Cesar Chavez Street.
The project's goals are to:
Make Cesar Chavez Street a safer place for people by improving crossings, widening sidewalks, and enhancing lighting;
Redesign Cesar Chavez Street with high quality landscaping, gracious trees, pedestrian lighting, and other design treatments;
Reconnect the neighborhood by making Cesar Chavez Street a destination, rather than a divide;
Improve the area’s natural ecology by integrating stormwater design elements into the street;
Improve bicycle connections and safety in both directions;
Ensure that traffic doesn’t spill over into surrounding neighborhoods.
Next week, please join us for the 2nd Cesar Chavez Street Design workshop. Staff will present two design alternatives for Cesar Chavez Street based on feedback from the first community workshop in May.
The project's goals are to:
Make Cesar Chavez Street a safer place for people by improving crossings, widening sidewalks, and enhancing lighting;
Redesign Cesar Chavez Street with high quality landscaping, gracious trees, pedestrian lighting, and other design treatments;
Reconnect the neighborhood by making Cesar Chavez Street a destination, rather than a divide;
Improve the area’s natural ecology by integrating stormwater design elements into the street;
Improve bicycle connections and safety in both directions;
Ensure that traffic doesn’t spill over into surrounding neighborhoods.
Labels: parking, Precita Park, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn, traffic calming, trees
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Report Parking Violators
Since many residential streets in Precita Valley don't have street cleaning, a lot of cars get parked (or abandoned) here. If you notice a car that's been parked over 72 hours, report it to DPT by calling 415-553-1200. They're open 24 hours. Chances are it's a stolen or abandoned car.
They'll come out, leave a pink warning on it, and come back in 72 hours to see if it's still there, and if it is, they'll tow it.
They'll come out, leave a pink warning on it, and come back in 72 hours to see if it's still there, and if it is, they'll tow it.
Labels: parking
