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I don't like the idea of loading zones on side streets either.  I wonder if it is because  the outdoor dining setups on 37th avenue have  limited the ability to unload there.

Quote from: JHALUM on December 26, 2020, 05:28:03 PM

I don't like the idea of loading zones on side streets either.  I wonder if it is because  the outdoor dining setups on 37th avenue have  limited the ability to unload there.

i think it might have more to do with the massive increase in package delivery and the massive increase in complaints about delivery trucks double and triple parking on side streets.

That's what I think, too.

This is what the signs look like. There's a blue sign that's closer to eye level, and the dates/times when the parking is restricted is above on the white/red signs.

These pics were taken on 81st between 35th and 37th Aves on the west side of the street. There are actually two sets of loading zones on that block/side; each can accommodate about 3 cars. It looks like people are not seeing or maybe ignoring the signs, because there were cars parked in every loading zone spot. I did notice a parking ticket on one windshield, which may have been for parking in a loading zone.

Wow - taking away SIX parking spot on one block overnight with no community input is ridiculous. I get the need for the loading zones but this is overkill. The real problem is the corner of 73rd and 37th where there is ALWAYS double parking on the avenue and huge trucks blocking the way.

Maybe it was only two spots, or more like 2.5, but the way these cars were parked in this loading zone, it seems that all three could have gotten tickets.

It's the blue/grey and white SUV's and the smaller dark car in the back. All seem to have at least some portion of their cars parked between the loading zone signs.

I support the signs, as the trucks blocks buses, school buses, ambulances, etc is ridiculous.  These were needed more than the waste of 34th avenue, actually.

Shelby, I’m wondering if those cars were already parked there when the signs went up. I know on my block I parked on Sunday night and on Monday morning the signs were up! No notice or anything and people got ticketed later that day.

I agree that we need some of these - who knows if they’ll actually enforce it. Are they only for commercial vehicles? Can I use this when unloading from my own car? So many questions about this.

I thought of that as well, after I read elsewhere that the signs had gone up and ticketing started with no warning. I support the loading zones, but not with no notice, no outreach and ticketing before anyone even sees the signs.

And yes, you can use them for unloading your own car.

NYC DOT’s Neighborhood Loading Zone (NLZ) program aims to reduce double parking on narrow residential streets by providing space at the curb for activities such as:

Package deliveries by commercial vehicles
Taxi and car service pick-up and drop-off
Active loading and unloading of personal vehicles

https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/nlz.shtml

If you support open streets (34th Ave) then you should also support a MAJOR overhaul with on street parking. NYC is giving away this space for free for NO reason so the average person can move their car once or twice a week for street cleaning. RIDICULOUS WASTE OF SPACE!

Every residential block should have designated parking for commercial vehicles during daytime hours (8AM-6PM). If you support small businesses you should support this idea. Many small businesses do not have store fronts, they are service based small contractors who need to drive to job sites to do their work. Parking is IMPOSSIBLE for contractors and small businesses who must drive to deliver their goods and services.

Everyone supporting open streets loves to say how little green space Jackson Heights has. Please show me 1 single commercial parking spot in this neighborhood, there are ZERO!!!! Think about that for one moment.

Every block should also have designated loading areas, although the signage needs to be done better. This makes 100% sense, but only in combination with designated commercial parking spots.

Free parking on the street needs to be a thing of the past. Charge for on street parking permits. You cannot have bike lanes and close down roads if you aren't willing to make changes to free street parking. This ALL needs to part of the same conversation.