15 Aug
2011
15 Aug
'11
9:27 a.m.
Well said, Vanessa. There is no question in my mind that the parking on that
leg of Barksdale is causing some traffic hazards.
Does anyone know the bus drivers who do this route? We may be able to get
some support from them, which would encourage the city to do something.
--
Rebecca Fernandez, Business Writer
919.931.4957
http://www.rebeccagfernandez.com
On Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM, Vanessa Van Horn <vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com
wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Neighbors and tenants come and go, however the traffic would still get
> jacked up on that corner without a restricted parking zone and regardless of
> the nearby occupying household.
>
> If Rumson can have a no parking zone why not Barksdale? What if the bus or
> another motorist had been struck on Thursday night?
>
> Who would like to volunteer their time to inform every driver of an
> obstructing vehicle that they need to move elsewhere when a simple sign
> would suffice.
>
> To reiterate, the issue isn't narcing out a single household or calling 911
> for a bbq clown party. It's the public safety hazards created when any
> vehicle parked by any driver is blocking the flow of traffic to and from
> Raleigh Blvd.
>
> Best, Vanessa
> 2248 Rumson Rd.
>
>
> If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later.
> ~Goethe
>
> sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:59 PM, Julia H wrote:
>
> I see some people are intent on painting this as a hostile neighbor issue
> when it's a legitimate safety concern for anyone using that intersection.
> Why do you assume no one has approached the people parking with kindliness
> and friendliness and attempted to solve the situation without city
> involvement? If you're unclear as to the concerns I suggest you come visit
> that corner during rush hour to see what a difference it makes to traffic
> flow when both sides of the narrow street are lined with parked cars. :)
>
> Julia
> On Aug 13, 2011 2:30 PM, "Susan Crane" <suecrane2005(a)hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I agree completely- Calling 911 for the "Emergency" of too many cars
> parked around the corner is an unreasonable response. Reporting folks for
> having a plate supper is confrontational. Both seem counter-productive and
> the exact opposite of what neighborhood and community mean to me. These
> gatherings are clearly family oriented; a kid's party complete with clown a
> few weeks ago. We're not talking about loud parties with unsavory characters
> wandering the steets! I'm sure most of us expect our visitors to be able to
> park on the street in front of our houses when more than 2 cars are in the
> driveway-these folks aren't any different. Although I personally have never
> had trouble at that intersection in my 5+ years on Marlborough Rd, I
> empathize with those that have and would certainly be willing to talk to the
> residents about the issue.
> > Susan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:27:39 -0700
> > From: gayleweb(a)yahoo.com
> > To: mike(a)klausies.com; nataleemared(a)yahoo.com
> > CC: east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org; east-cac-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org;
> James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov; lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org
> > Subject: Re: [Lockwood] [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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: "mike(a)klausies.com" <mike(a)klausies.com>
> > To: nataleemared(a)yahoo.com
> > Cc: east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org; James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov;
> east-cac-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org; lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org
> > Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 8:54 PM
> > 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(a)yahoo.com
> >> Date: Fri, August 12, 2011 7:58 pm
> >> To: nataleemared(a)yahoo.com, "Kryskowiak, James"
> >> <James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov>ov>, east-cac-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org,
> >> "Vanessa Van Horn" <vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com>
> >> Cc: East CAC Discussion <east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org>rg>, Lockwood
> >> <lockwood(a)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.
> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: nataleemared(a)yahoo.com
> >> Sender: east-cac-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org
> >> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:37:15
> >> To: Kryskowiak, James<James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov>ov>; <
> east-cac-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org>gt;; Vanessa Van Horn<
> vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com>
> >> Reply-To: nataleemared(a)yahoo.com
> >> Cc: East CAC Discussion<east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org>rg>; Lockwood<
> lockwood(a)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?
> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: "Kryskowiak, James" <James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov>
> >> Sender: east-cac-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org
> >> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:40:19
> >> To: Vanessa Van Horn<vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com>
> >> Cc: East CAC Discussion<east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org>rg>; Lockwood<
> lockwood(a)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(a)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>gt;, 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(a)eastraleigh.org> East-CAC-Announce(a)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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