Howdy,

No Parking signs are still needed. The fact of the matter is traffic congestion happens whenever anyone is free to park their vehicle on this block: lawn crews, UPS, abandoned cars, Greenway lazies, etc. That is the main concern being lost down-thread in this discussion. This is a zoning and safety issue for our neighborhood's main intersection.

As previously mentioned, the 600 block's traffic scenario is similar to a restricted parking zone just around the corner where a pair of No Parking signs already crown the top of Rumson Road: CAT bus stop, steep hill, near an intersection with an abrupt cul-de-sac turn required for all oncoming traffic. Why the City placed the signs on Rumson and not on Barksdale near busy Raleigh Blvd. is still a Lock-Woodcrest mystery to me. Perhaps there once was a sign but it is now missing, just like the Barksdale bus stop's after a truck crashed there? 

Now I will confess that my husband, Travis (a Klausies/Big Boss regular ;) and I have enjoyed their deliciously illegal ribs, bbq chicken and fixins.  We support good food that is within walking/biking distance from us, but they haven't catered this summer as Jim noted. 

That being said, they were also invited to join the new Lockwood community watch late last summer. The parking situation was one of the first concerns raised last year as well. Despite the complaints, apparently no one blew the whistle hard enough...  I've seen RPD on several occasions policing the street parking violations, but tattling simply hasn't resolved the perennial problem, improve the public's safety in the longrun and the cars continue to line Barksdale even with years of warnings and tickets.

When I read Mark's suggestion to report via SeeClickFix, I had no idea that the City was using that website to address zoning requests. Finally a possible fix for this nagging issue! Supported by the 30+ residents who have voted, a No Parking zone is desperately needed and would hopefully curb the pile-up.

Ultimately, stationary vehicles crammed between two heavily traveled intersections along a short and narrow road must to be restricted in order to relieve Barksdale's bottleneck. Logan's eyewitness account of the bus-blockage onto Raleigh Blvd. Thursday night demonstrates the hazards of this treacherous, yet preventable gridlock. Street parking also makes passage for emergency vehicles difficult to access our neighborhood.

Given the fact that there are two intersections where parking is not allowed within 25 feet of one, so 50 for two nor within 5 feet of a driveway and there are three, pretty much makes this small block of Barksdale 'unparkable' by law and a strong candidate for the signs anyways…

I hope this helps the folks who do not commute daily through our community understand the root of this concern and why the City needs to finally identify and properly address our complaint. The issue is trying to squeeze CAT buses, Powell ES and local traffic from Raleigh Blvd. thru an older neighborhood with small residential streets. Unfortunately, this block is a busy pedestrian/bicycle route leading to the Greenway and also without a sidewalk. But that fix is another matter!

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please vote: http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837

Much appreciated, 
Vanessa
2248 Rumson Rd.

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On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:40 PM, nataleemared@yahoo.com wrote:

Also, maybe we can take a pizza from Mikes place as a token of good faith and help market a local business? Just let me know.

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From: gayle keleher <gayleweb@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:27:39 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot

Mike,
I couldn't agree with you more. That is, in fact, the neighborly thing to do (that's the way I grew up). It also defines "community". Some people are so quick to "blow the whistle" on infractions without ever attempting to speak with or contacting their neighbor(s). Those same people may be pleasantly surprised that with communication they could have results much quicker than waiting for the City to address it. Just a thought........
Gayle

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To: nataleemared@yahoo.com
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Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot

Before filing any complaints, has anyone spoken with the tenants? Seems
like that's the neighborly thing to do.


Mike
Klausie's pizza

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot
> From: nataleemared@yahoo.com
> Date: Fri, August 12, 2011 7:58 pm
> To: nataleemared@yahoo.com, "Kryskowiak, James"
> <James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>, east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org,
> "Vanessa Van Horn" <vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>
> Cc: East CAC Discussion <east-cac@eastraleigh.org>, Lockwood
> <lockwood@eastraleigh.org>
>
> The address for the owners is easily accessed through public record at wakegov.com If they are incurring fees for the issue, they will surely address the situation. Just think it could be nipped in the bud before the tenants feel things are being handled unfairly.
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:37:15
> To: Kryskowiak, James<James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>; <east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org>; Vanessa Van Horn<vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>
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> Cc: East CAC Discussion<east-cac@eastraleigh.org>; Lockwood<lockwood@eastraleigh.org>
> Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot
>
> I agree. However, unless the problem itself is addressed with the tenants there, the parking for these events will be pushed to our side of Barksdale and Rumson. Anyone up for contacting the owners?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Kryskowiak, James" <James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>
> Sender: east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org
> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:40:19
> To: Vanessa Van Horn<vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>
> Cc: East CAC Discussion<east-cac@eastraleigh.org>; Lockwood<lockwood@eastraleigh.org>
> Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot
>
> This is a great example of Communities taking charge of their neighborhood! Good job by all! Once it is changed to no-parking I will go out and enforce the regulation you fought for!!
>
> On Aug 12, 2011, at 4:31 PM, "Vanessa Van Horn" <vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Yay, there are now 24 votes for this issue!
>
> Please leave a comment & vote: <http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs> <http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs> http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs
>
> However, it maybe a while before anything can be done or ahead of the first day of school when traffic will greatly increase on 8/25. Here's the latest comment from the City:
>
>
> Unfortunately that is unlikely to happen, as all no-parking zones in the City have to be created by ordinance approved by the City Council. The staff generally does an evaluation first and then places a recommendation on the Council agenda. The Council only meets once in August, so their next meeting will be on September 6. Once the Council passes the ordinance the signs need to be fabricated and a crew sent out to install them. I will pass on to the Public Works staff your desire to have this issue addressed as soon as possible. We will see what we can do.
>
>
> On Aug 12, 2011, at 12:20 PM, Julia H <<mailto:juliakhenderson@gmail.com>juliakhenderson@gmail.com<mailto:juliakhenderson@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
> Good information, Vanessa! That section of Barksdale is usually Parksdale and it's a real problem, especially when the residents are throwing a party.
> On Aug 12, 2011 11:34 AM, "Vanessa Van Horn" <<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com><mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Howdy,
> >
> > Anyone who has navigated the street parking situation near the intersection of Barksdale and Raleigh Blvd. knows it can be congested & downright dangerous at times. Local traffic, a steep hill and a bus stop makes this area congested without the addition of street parked vehicles.
> >
> > Here's some common parking violations copied from the Lineberry/Ramsgate Community watch blog:
> >
> > o Parking within 25 feet of an intersection,
> > o Parking within 5 feet of a driveway,
> > o Parking on any part of a sidewalk (including any part of the sidewalk that crosses a driveway), and
> > o Parking where signs indicate that parking is not allowed.
> >
> > Please call 911 to report any car parked in violation of these laws. The police will ticket for any of these offenses. You are not required to leave your name or number.
> >
> > In addition to calling in violations, perhaps No Parking signs could help too? Just around the corner, Rumson Road has a pair of No Parking signs between the top of the blind hill and the bus stop too.
> >
> > On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:19 AM, Sue Sturgis <<mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com><mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com>suesturgis@gmail.com<mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> Just FYI, this is not the first time this issue has come up: Neighbors have been expressing concern about this intersection and the parking situation on Barksdale for years now. The parking problem isn't so much with the residents of the house at the corner, but with the large number of guests they have there for frequent gatherings. It does seem like that first block of Barksdale between Raleigh Boulevard and Rumson Road should be marked no parking on either side of the street to protect against the bad accident that's just waiting to happen.
> >>
> >> On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Mark Turner <<mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org><mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org>cac-chair@eastraleigh.org<mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Logan, Here's one of many parts of Raleigh's parking laws:
> >>>
> >>> Sec. 11-2171. - PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES.
> >>>
> >>> (a) Obstructing traffic.
> >>>
> >>> It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle
> >>> upon a street, or alley, in such manner or under such conditions as to
> >>> obstruct the free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver
> >>> may stop temporarily during the actual unloading of passengers or when
> >>> necessary to obey traffic regulations or signs or signals, or signals of
> >>> a police officer.
> >>>
> >>> While there isn't any restriction as to how closely one can park to an
> >>> intersection, this rule against obstructing traffic should cover it.
> >>>
> >>> If there's a recurring issue with a particular corner, I would file a
> >>> report at <http://SeeClickFix.Com> SeeClickFix.Com<http://SeeClickFix.Com>, requesting a "No Parking" sign.
> >>>
> >>> If there's an immediate issue, knock on your neighbor's door, introduce
> >>> yourself, and politely ask them if they can move the cars. If that
> >>> doesn't work and the cars are posing a threat to public safety, call 911
> >>> and have an officer get it cleared.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks!
> >>>
> >>> Mark Turner
> >>> East CAC Chair
> >>> 741.6329
> >>>
> >>> -------- Original Message --------
> >>> Subject: traffic danger @ Barksdale Dr.
> >>> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:31:25 -0400
> >>> From: Logan Q <<mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com><mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com>loganqqq@gmail.com<mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com>>
> >>> To: <mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org> <mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org> East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org<mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Tonight while I was trying to exit the neighborhood via Barksdale Dr.
> >>> onto Raleigh Blvd., a Raleigh city bus that was trying to turn in got
> >>> stuck and completely blocked 4 lanes of traffic on Raleigh Blvd.,
> >>> because he was unable to turn into the neighborhood. And the three cars
> >>> in my cluster were unable to move out of the way for him because of the
> >>> parking along Raleigh Blvd. It took us 5 minutes to untangle the mess
> >>> while the bus was at risk of an accident.
> >>>
> >>> And on the nights when there is a party at the house at the corner of
> >>> Barksdale Drive, I can barely get back into the neighborhood because of
> >>> the cars parked (or trying to park) on that narrow strip of road.
> >>>
> >>> Does anyone agree that allowing parking at that corner is hazard? If
> >>> so, what needs to be done for the street to be evaluated for a "no
> >>> parking" sign?
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