""We've had lip service to this before. We've had deputy commissioners from [NYPD] come and tell us they're going to take care of it. It's just not done. This is a refrain we've been hearing for 20 years.""
""Unfortunately, frequent use of parking placards in downtown Brooklyn often poses a challenge with respect to ensuring these loading zones are available for their intended use.""
Government-issued parking placards are being misused in downtown Brooklyn, filling truck delivery zones and forcing trucks into bike lanes. This situation undermines safe cycling connections. The Department of Transportation acknowledges its inability to enforce parking regulations without the NYPD's cooperation. Community Board 2 has expressed frustration over the NYPD's inaction and has voted to support transferring parking enforcement back to the DOT. The area sees significant cyclist traffic, yet delivery vehicles are often blocked by illegally parked cars with placards.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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