On 12/8/04 4:33 PM, "Gina Palandri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I cannot believe my eyes when I watch people pull up to 29th Avenue read > the sign that says permit parking, yet they still park? What is wrong with > these people? They are happy to pay $1.75 to ride the train, yet the price > for parking all day is over $30?? And a ticket? I am just astounded. Now > I have seen the same car get ticketed 2 days in a row. The price for > parking is just amazing! I sure hope Metro Transit gets the word out about > their new park and ride lots.. The simple explanation is that people just have to notice the new signage and get used to the new policy. It could very well take a while, though ticketing probably helps get the attention of most people. I remember volunteering last summer for the Aquatennial and having to park down near one of the Lakes - I think it was Nokomis. Volunteers had actually been instructed to park in a lot near the shore, but when I got there, I saw the permit-only parking signs that were posted and so looked elsewhere a bit further away. My buddy who came up from Burnsville wasn't so lucky. He didn't see the signs when he got there and ended up having to go back and move his car after I mentioned seeing them. It was a bit of a hassle, but at least he got his car moved before being ticketed. Some changes folks never seem to get the hang of. Several years ago, the intersection in front of my house had "no turn on red" signs posted. I'd say even now after several years, only about half the drivers (if that) actually obey it. I would also guess most of the violators are long-time locals. They just got too used to the old setup and don't have my experience of being right on the corner to see/hear all the accidents that have taken place over the years. Mark Snyder Windom Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
