Comments on Talk parking with DDOT's Angelo Rao, Thursday at noon - Greater Greater Washington

Comment by MJ

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:45:18 EDT

Why is some street parking in Near Southeast (i.e. the Ballpark) not available during games? Instead of banning street parking altogether, shouldn't it simply be restricted to residents during games? I just don't see what purpose is served by eliminating street parking during games. (I'm talking specifically about areas near Third Street SE, L St. SE, K St. SE)

Comment by Gavin

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:11:15 EDT

Yeah -- almost anytime I see someone at a parking meter, they're standing there looking incredibly confused.

I would say the same about street parking signs, too. For instance, the new street sweeping sign features an illustration of a street sweeper that takes up about 1/2 the sign. What would be really useful is a prominent, concise statement about when not to park there. Currently, that's in a much smaller font than the picture.

Comment by dcseain

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:09:19 EDT

I said as much in the survey too. Current signage is cluttered and unclear, especially about the evening hours if you don't already know how it works.

Comment by dcseain

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:08:00 EDT

I think the current signage at meters is horribly designed and unclear. I think something like:

PAY, 2 Hour limit, 7AM-4PM
NO PARKING 4PM-6PM
PAY, No Limit 6PM-10PM
Free, No Limit, 10PM-7AM

Would be a lot clearer than what DC has posted now.