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PWA:

Will this parking spot be repainted? Part of the problem is that the space is not clearly marked. I think that fewer people would park here if they understand that they were blocking access.

Nah, it's been referred to OPD which means ''Its not our problem.' and nothing will happen. I've reported many parking violations and issues in the past which are now filed under OPD jurisdiction, even simple matters like getting red zones repainted...sigh.

You may have already, but I'd email our OPD Problem Solving Officer, if you feel it's not being addressed.

John Perrodin
Beats 14X, 14Y
communitypolicingbeat14@oaklandnet.com

CAMUTCD, Section 2D.45 includes the following section:

The International Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign may be used beneath General Service signs where paved ramps and rest room facilities accessible to, and usable by, the physically handicapped are provided.

Meanwhile, I'm about to email the manager of the Grand Lake Farmers Market and ask that they place cones strategically to prevent parking in these non-spaces.

CAMUTCD, Figure 3B-19(CA) has examples of pavement marking to make it clear that parking is prohibited in certain areas related to accessibility.

I talked to a PWA supervisor. They will put in a request for restriping this location.

Ken,

The manager at the Grand Lake Farmers Market used to placed cones there, at my request. Eventually, they stopped, but I'm sure that they would start again if asked.

Eileen,

I have not yet mailed OPD Problem Solving. I suspect that repainting the space will help the situation, but tickets may be necessary.

Before shopping this morning, I took a look and I think the problem is two-fold.

Number one: you have to prevent cars from parking where it's not permitted. Re-striping and/or posting "No Parking" signs on the pillars should be effective -- if the lot is policed on Saturdays.

Number two: When cars pull all the way forward to the right of the handicapped access space, the left front bumpers partially obstruct access. A curb stop set back a foot or two would be a workable solution.

I just talked to the Farmer's Market people about putting orange cones up. They will investigate it.

But you're right, the legally parked car blocks the ramp, as well as the illegally parked car.

And I have to admit that I use a shopping cart, which has more flexibility than a wheelchair. Nevertheless, there is a danger of the shopping cart scratching the paint of illegally parked cars.

This parking spot, in the same lot, is marked more clearly as a no parking space. It is partially successful. Part of the space is not parked in. The other part is parked in, but at least there is space for a wheelchair or baby carriage to pass by.

I wonder if spaced poles could be place in the front of these areas to not allow a vehicle to pull forward into them, but still allowing the adjacent handicap spot access to load and offload in the area. I'm thinking of the type that you may see at trailheads. Some of these can be removed by workers if vehicle access is needed.

Poles might be a good idea. My hope is an inexpensive, quick to implement solution. Poles do not require further enforcement, though may require challenges for getting some wider devices to the park

Today, the parking spot was not used. However, the car in the next spot over blocked the space from wheelchair access. However, this car was parked legally. This space needs to be restriped.

Another try at uploading a photo of the legally parked car blocking wheelchair access to the ramp.

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Steven Curiel may work on the restriping.

I received a new confirmation number for striping the dspace for disabled access, 493600

This request was also sent to OPD for enforcment.

This is still a problem. The city has not done anything on this job.

I accidentally closed this. Nothing has been done.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has received this issue. It is registered as service request #641316. Please check back for status updates, or contact us directly at 510-615-5566.

Part of the problem is that Parking Patrol Officers do not routinely patrol this lot because it is 80-90% empty Monday through Friday and most of the car that are parked there have monthly permits. Re-striping and signage on the adjacent pillar should help but I'll also ask the Market Manager if they could resume putting cones there on Saturdays.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for contacting the Department of Public Works, This issue is not address by our department. Please contact parking enforcement at (510) 238-3099. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

The space should be restriped so that drivers are less likely to park there.
Also, parking enforcement should be involved. I have discussed this with PWA before. Please put it back on your list.