Getting rid of residential parking in Cleveland Park

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Do all 4 cars fit in your driveway, or do you store some of your cars elsewhere?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Do all 4 cars fit in your driveway, or do you store some of your cars elsewhere?

Don’t people who make more money pay more income taxes and “subsidize” public goods like infrastructure and schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Do all 4 cars fit in your driveway, or do you store some of your cars elsewhere?

Don’t people who make more money pay more income taxes and “subsidize” public goods like infrastructure and schools?

No, rich people don't "subsidize" public goods. Taxes are not charity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm fine with shrinking the zones, but getting rid of parking in residential neighborhoods? I hope people would object to that. People can't feed the meters in front of their own homes all day.

There is no "right" to a free parking space in front of your home. It is public space and there should be a public benefit for ALL residents for those who use it.

I'm OK with rich gentrifiers feeding the meter in front of their home so the less fortunate in the city can finally eat. That's why I only have a bike you might want to try it sometime.

Do you even live here? The DC government is drowning in tax dollars paid almost entirely by rich people. Bicyclists can thank them for the *billions* of dollars the city has spent on biking infrastructure.

Billions??? Lol.. wth man. You realize most of the $$ spent during a "cycling" project are going toward the repaying of the street that.. you know.. the heav-ass suvs and trucks destroy by simply driving on it, right? Paint and a little concrete (if applicable) isn't all that expensive.

Stop surmising and look at the city’s budget. It spends billions on bike stuff. It would be cheaper to buy every cyclist in the city a Ferrari.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm fine with shrinking the zones, but getting rid of parking in residential neighborhoods? I hope people would object to that. People can't feed the meters in front of their own homes all day.

There is no "right" to a free parking space in front of your home. It is public space and there should be a public benefit for ALL residents for those who use it.

I'm OK with rich gentrifiers feeding the meter in front of their home so the less fortunate in the city can finally eat. That's why I only have a bike you might want to try it sometime.

Do you even live here? The DC government is drowning in tax dollars paid almost entirely by rich people. Bicyclists can thank them for the *billions* of dollars the city has spent on biking infrastructure.

Billions??? Lol.. wth man. You realize most of the $$ spent during a "cycling" project are going toward the repaying of the street that.. you know.. the heav-ass suvs and trucks destroy by simply driving on it, right? Paint and a little concrete (if applicable) isn't all that expensive.

Stop surmising and look at the city’s budget. It spends billions on bike stuff. It would be cheaper to buy every cyclist in the city a Ferrari.

You're thinking too small. Metro and Metrobus both allow bikes, and also bikes are allowed on almost every street and road in DC. Therefore, the entire WMATA budget ($4.7 billion per year) and the entire DDOT budget ($195 million per year) are "bike stuff." WHY ARE WE SPENDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS A YEAR ON BIKE STUFF!!1111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Also, something something cyclists something stop signs something spandex.

[Anonymous]

Hey this will make it easier for people to park to go to the Ct Ave businesses right? I thought that was the main goal of all road design?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Don't worry, soon they will come and also put a parking meter on your driveway. This DC Council is out of control.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Don't worry, soon they will come and also put a parking meter on your driveway. This DC Council is out of control.

Imagine being unable to distinguish between public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on public property (the street), and public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on private property (your driveway).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Do all 4 cars fit in your driveway, or do you store some of your cars elsewhere?

Don’t people who make more money pay more income taxes and “subsidize” public goods like infrastructure and schools?

No, rich people don't "subsidize" public goods. Taxes are not charity.

Subsidize was used by the PP. Try to keep up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm fine with shrinking the zones, but getting rid of parking in residential neighborhoods? I hope people would object to that. People can't feed the meters in front of their own homes all day.

There is no "right" to a free parking space in front of your home. It is public space and there should be a public benefit for ALL residents for those who use it.

I'm OK with rich gentrifiers feeding the meter in front of their home so the less fortunate in the city can finally eat. That's why I only have a bike you might want to try it sometime.

Do you even live here? The DC government is drowning in tax dollars paid almost entirely by rich people. Bicyclists can thank them for the *billions* of dollars the city has spent on biking infrastructure.

Billions??? Lol.. wth man. You realize most of the $$ spent during a "cycling" project are going toward the repaying of the street that.. you know.. the heav-ass suvs and trucks destroy by simply driving on it, right? Paint and a little concrete (if applicable) isn't all that expensive.

Trucks that supply the businesses you frequent by bike?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm fine with shrinking the zones, but getting rid of parking in residential neighborhoods? I hope people would object to that. People can't feed the meters in front of their own homes all day.

There is no "right" to a free parking space in front of your home. It is public space and there should be a public benefit for ALL residents for those who use it.

I'm OK with rich gentrifiers feeding the meter in front of their home so the less fortunate in the city can finally eat. That's why I only have a bike you might want to try it sometime.

Do you even live here? The DC government is drowning in tax dollars paid almost entirely by rich people. Bicyclists can thank them for the *billions* of dollars the city has spent on biking infrastructure.

Billions??? Lol.. wth man. You realize most of the $$ spent during a "cycling" project are going toward the repaying of the street that.. you know.. the heav-ass suvs and trucks destroy by simply driving on it, right? Paint and a little concrete (if applicable) isn't all that expensive.

Trucks that supply the businesses you frequent by bike?

I doubt there are many Ford F150s supplying these businesses. Or Ford Expeditions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Don't worry, soon they will come and also put a parking meter on your driveway. This DC Council is out of control.

Imagine being unable to distinguish between public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on public property (the street), and public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on private property (your driveway).

Imagine not knowing that anything past your front door is technically city property, in most cases.

https://www.foresthillsconnection.com/home-front/the-city-park-outside-your-front-door/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Don't worry, soon they will come and also put a parking meter on your driveway. This DC Council is out of control.

Imagine being unable to distinguish between public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on public property (the street), and public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on private property (your driveway).

Imagine not knowing that anything past your front door is technically city property, in most cases.

https://www.foresthillsconnection.com/home-front/the-city-park-outside-your-front-door/

That's right. Many front yards in DC actually are city property. I thought there had been a suggestion at some point to have homeowners pay rent to DC for the use of their garden. So paying for parking on a driveway would seem like the same idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is a great idea. Metered parking for EVERYONE would be the most equitable. No more free lunch for rich folks in million dollar mansions when there is so much need across the city.

How exactly are we getting a free lunch? Do you not understand that our property taxes fund the city?

Your property taxes pay for your house, not the road in front of you. If you want to rent space on the public road to park your car, you should pay up. Regular middle class DC taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich city dwellers like you so you can warehouse your oversize Mercedes SUVs on public property for free.

Thanks but I have a driveway. And 4 cars.

Don't worry, soon they will come and also put a parking meter on your driveway. This DC Council is out of control.

Imagine being unable to distinguish between public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on public property (the street), and public policy with respect to storing your private property (a car) on private property (your driveway).

Imagine not knowing that anything past your front door is technically city property, in most cases.

https://www.foresthillsconnection.com/home-front/the-city-park-outside-your-front-door/

"Technically"? Is it private property, or is it not private property? If the driveway is on public property, then the driveway is not on private property; it's on public property.