| The Right Angle?
Like it or not the snow has brought angle parking to many Federal Hill Streets. What do you think about it?
Another topic brought up at Tuesday’s meeting was the instances of angle parking that have sprung up on a number of blocks. Angle parking has provided many extra spaces for residents during these snowy times and may even have changed the minds of those opposed to it in the past.
I’m interested to hear what you have to say and will be providing more details of which blocks are eligible in the upcoming Hillsider. Rest assured that the final decision will always be made by the majority of residents who live on the respective block.
Jason@federalhillna.org
| | All articles in this e-Hillsider were written by Jason Tyler, FHNA Board Member and Area 9 Parking Representative jason@federalhillna.org | | Scuppered! Parking Authority to Help Those Charged for Parking at Rusty Scupper Garage During Snow Emergency At Tuesday’s General Membership meeting FHNA President, Paul Robinson, was able to get a verbal commitment from the Director of the Parking Authority, Pete Little, that he would work with residents who had been charged to park their car in the Rusty Scupper at Harbor Marina Parking Garage during the recent storms.
Listed on the Baltimore City “Snow Page”, the Rusty Scupper garage suspended the snow emergency free parking privileges earlier than many of the other nearby municipal garages. This led to a number of neighbors being forced to pay steep fees when it came time to move their cars back to the street.
If you were charged to park your car at the garage during the recent storms you should contact the Parking Authority of Baltimore City. Should you run into any difficulties reclaiming these charges, Mr. Little confirmed that you could ask for him directly and he would assist you with your claim.
| | | One Down and One to Go!
 Recycling Collection to Take Similar Format as Wednesday’s Trash Removal Due to the ongoing snow removal the City has requested that tomorrow’s recycling collection take a similar format to yesterday’s trash removal with items to be placed at end of the nearest street that is accessible to the recycling/trash trucks. Residents should use commonsense when placing items for collection as every block is different and the record setting snow, and its removal, has generated unique conditions on every corner. The City asks that care should be taken not to block sidewalks, streets and alleys for vehicles and pedestrians and reminds citizens that, as always, citizens should call 311 for missed pick-ups. The Bureau will continue to collect in this manner until full access to regular collection locations is possible.
Citizen Drop-Off Centers are open to the public at their regularly scheduled times. Citizens can go to www.baltimorecity.gov or www.cleanergreenerbaltimore.com to find their nearest drop-off center. BULK TRASH pick up is CANCELLED for the week of February 15 through February 19, 2010. The City requests that citizens should continue to listen to and read local media for the latest updates and instructions from the Mayor and the Office of Emergency Management.
Both Celeste Amato (410-545-6541 ) and Robert H. Murrow (410-545-6189 ) are available for questions at the Department of Public Works.
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Promises, Promises…
Parking Authority Director Commits to Fixing Computer System
On Tuesday night, the Director of the Parking Authority, Pete Little, assured residents that the year-old Parking Authority computer system, T2, would be fixed within a week and a half. Mr. Little, was subjected to intense scrutiny by Area 9 residents and, despite his self assured manner, seemed to lack a practical understanding of many of the challenges associated with administering and enforcing the program. In fact, a number of his assurances ran contrary to recent discussions held between the Parking Authority and the representatives from South Baltimore’s RPP neighborhoods, many of whom were in attendance.
It is the opinion of the RPP community representatives for South Baltimore that the present system is still unable to accurately handle the renewal of large and complex areas. Therefore, at this time, Area 9 will still not be moving forward to renew our permits. Be assured that the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, community representatives from our fellow RPP Areas, and our respective Councilmen are working hard to move this process forward to a place where we will be able to renew our permits without further complicating our already challenging parking situation.
Keep checking the website and looking to e-Hillsider communications for updates on this increasingly frustrating situation and, hopefully, some good news regarding progress.
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