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This is at the parking lot at Splash Pad Park
Cars frequently block the handicap access ramp between parking spaces 14 and 15.
Please make it more obvious that parking is not legal to park here. Cars should be ticketed, especially on Farmers Market Saturdays. It does block wheelchairs, baby carriages and more.
For years, this ramp has been regularly blocked. The Farmer's Market people used to place orange cones in front of this space to discourage parking. It's time for the city to make that this space is not legal for parking.
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Acknowledged City of Oakland (Verified Official)
City of Oakland (Verified Official)
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
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.
eastbaybirdnerd (Guest)
Eileen (Registered User)
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
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
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.
Ken Katz (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
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.
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Eileen,
I have not yet mailed OPD Problem Solving. I suspect that repainting the space will help the situation, but tickets may be necessary.
Ken Katz (Registered User)
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.
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
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.
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
eastbaybirdnerd (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
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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.
Closed Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
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Acknowledged City of Oakland (Verified Official)
Ken Katz (Registered User)
Oakland 311 (Verified Official)
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
Kevin Dalley (Registered User)
Also, parking enforcement should be involved. I have discussed this with PWA before. Please put it back on your list.