What’s The 311? Double Parking, Trash Truck Too Early, Illegal Gate, and Overflowing Trash

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov.

Anger on North Washington Street

“This is why traffic is so bad in Boston. Look at this mess. Travel lane and bike lane both blocked at rush hour. Instead of building a bus lane or extra travel lane against the curb, we have parking on North Washington Street. Apparently you tried to remove parking before but a few vocal [explicative] from the North End shot it down – as if it is their God-given right to park on the street like they live in West Roxbury or something. There have been several new garages built in the last 5 years (North station garage expansion, Beverly building, One Canal building, etc…) to accommodate the few spots that should be removed. Why inconvenience the masses at the expense of providing parking for only a few private vehicles? At least could you make it no parking from 7-10 AM? We need some forward thinking at BTD, not continuation of ‘the way things have always been done.'”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on December 6th, 2017. The case is still currently open as of December 7th, 2017.

Alleged Illegal Gate at Fountain Place

“Illegal gate in front of 4 Fountain Place. No permit on record with ISD. Fire hazard!”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on December 1st, 2017. The case is still currently open as of December 7th, 2017.

Overflowing Trash Can at Intersection Of Merchants Row & North Street

“On North at Union. Thanks.”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on December 6th, 2017. The case is still currently open as of December 7th, 2017.

Richmond Street Garbage Truck Disrupting Sleep at 3:30 a.m.

“Trash pickup used to occur at the school and at Villa Francesca between 4:30-5AM (which was annoying enough). For the past 2 weeks, trash pickup has been coming at 3:30AM and then AGAIN at 4:30AM. I haven’t slept a full night’s sleep since September- is there anything that can be done about this?? A lot of the trash pickup around the North End is picked up between 7-9AM which is MUCH more reasonable.”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on December 1st, 2017. The case is still currently open as of December 7th, 2017.

Remember, to report a claim with 311, you can call 311, go to the 311 website, tweet at 311, or download the app. What do you think about these 311 cases? Follow our “What’s The 311?” tag to see past week’s postings!

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