Legislation introduced in Washington, D.C., would allow certain residents to write out parking tickets to their neighbors.
The goal of the omnibus Vision Zero bill, from council member Charles Allen of Ward 6, is to decrease the number of traffic accidents with pedestrians and cyclists.
– Adds substantial fines when contractors & utilities don’t replace crosswalks & bike lanes immediately after road work.
– Requires developers to include new sidewalks, crosswalks & markings, protected bike lanes, & plans for legal curbside drop off of rideshare or deliveries.— Charles Allen (@charlesallen) May 7, 2019
And… sets new aggressive goals – similar to our landmark Clean Energy DC law – to get 50% of commutes by public transit & an add’l 25% by bike/ped by 2032.
— Charles Allen (@charlesallen) May 7, 2019
The bill proposes the establishment of a Citizen Safety Enforcement Pilot Program, where the District Department of Public Works will allow up to 10 trained residents per ward to be able to write up the parking infractions.
These individuals would file a violation by taking a picture of the vehicle, documenting the time and location, and submitting the information through an app. If the people in the program knowingly file a false violation, they will be given a civil fine of up to $100.
One year after its creation, the Public Works Department will be required to file a report on the success or failure of the program, along with making any recommendations to improve it.
