New York City officials are considering reintroducing fluorescent shame stickers on violators of alternate side parking rules to encourage compliance and improve street cleanliness. After canceling this practice in 2012 over complaints about the stickers' adhesive, Councilmember Gale Brewer and sanitation officials believe the stickers would effectively deter misparked vehicles, surpassing the impact of financial penalties. Both Brewer and Acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan emphasized the stickers' historical effectiveness. Meanwhile, Councilmember Althea Stevens highlighted ongoing cleanliness issues in her area due to non-compliance, advocating for solutions to improve sanitation efforts.
Councilmember Gale Brewer pointed out during a hearing the sanitation department as far back as the 1980s would slap the stickers on cars that failed to move for street sweepers.
Acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan stated that these stickers would be more effective than the department's $65 fines in getting drivers to comply with alternate side parking.
Councilmember Althea Stevens remarked on the lack of compliance with alternate side rules in her district, saying cars have not been moved in months, leaving streets filthy.
Brewer suggested that we should undo the stupid law that took the stickers away and put them back to ensure streets are cleaned properly.
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