The Park Slope Alternate Side Parking Hiatus may be coming to an end relatively soon, possibly in as little as three week. Council Member Bill de Blasio sent us the following email:
In light of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent suspension of alternate side parking rules, many of my constituents have expressed concern regarding when the rules will go back into effect. Although new signs are up on some streets, including my own, the rules will not go back into effect until all of the new signs are posted. According to DOT, all of the signs should be posted within the next three weeks.
I recognize the confusion and frustration shared by many residents in the area affected by this change. When the rules go back into effect, we will ensure that residents are notified immediately. Until then, residents do not need to worry about receiving tickets for not following alternate parking rules. If any affected residents would like more information, or if you receive a ticket for this violation before the rules go back into effect, please contact my office immediately at 718-854-9791.
There has been some fear expressed by residents that the rules will be reimposed without warning, but it would seem the the city will shout them loud and far before resuming the Old Way, which in many cases, will be the New Way with alternate side days shifted. Up next: people freak out that the rules will be reimposed while they are on vacation.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Janet // Jun 27, 2008 at 1:52 pm
If you don’t even need that car for your vacation, why is that you own it again? Furthermore, aren’t you concerned that if it’s in the same spot for too long it’s going to be seen as up for grabs?
2 Jed // Jun 29, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Only 3 more weeks – that is great news! The streets are definitely dirtier, so I will be glad to see the street sweepers back in action.
3 Denise // Jul 1, 2008 at 6:01 am
I just called 311 to find out if Park Slope regulations were in effect. The automated message does not say “Parking Regs are in effect, except for certain parts of Park Slope”, anymore. I stayed on the line to speak to a customer service rep. He read me a statement that said they were suspended in some other Brooklyn neighborhoods, but did not mention Park Slope. I then specifically asked about Park Slope, and he said they would be suspended until July 12th in that neighborhood. I’d still like to hear an official announcement, though.