Since the demolition of the municipal garage behind Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, parking in the area has become increasingly difficult.
The loss of the garage, which had served the public, affects everyone who now visits the hall and courthouse, including people who work in the area, those appearing at court or even people just trying to visit Kew Gardens.
The structure was deemed unsafe by the city Department of Buildings at the end of September 2014 and destruction of the garage began last winter. Between construction on the Van Wyck Expressway and TV crews leaving trucks near Borough Hall to film, people are having a very hard time finding a place to keep their cars while attending to their business.
In an effort to improve the parking situation, the city Department of Transportation has added 40 more angle spots on 134th Street, now making a total of 78 spots. In addition, curbside regulations have been changed to accommodate 20 more spaces on Queens Boulevard before the entrance to the Van Wyck, making a total of 40 six-hour metered parking spaces there.
Despite the extra spaces, this jammed area of Queens remains a nightmare for drivers. Many people get dropped off by the court buildings to save themselves the trouble and stress of seeking parking.
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Whatever public spots are available are occupied by public workers with placards.
Act first, think later. That is the Queen's way.
But the trains and buses still work, correct?
I have Jury Duty starting on Monday. I'll be taking the Q46.
Would sure be nice if we could keep the expanded parking once the parking lot is rebuilt, too.
And not everyone can take the subway there. Remember, the entire borough is subject to serving jury duty there if called for that location.
The next time I have jury duty there, it'll take me an extra half hour to get there, because they took the Q74 away from us.
Not to mention those getting married. What are they supposed to do, bring their entire entourage on the subway? Egads...
Boro hall wants this place to be inaccessible so that nobody can see what's going on around there.
All part of the plan, folks....all part of the plan. They don't want any protest rallies so they make it difficult.
Most lazy Queensites give up before they dare to make the trip to Queens Blvd. to criticize their government anyway.
As far as going to court....LOL....the justice system in Queens is more crooked than some of the perps that go before
It's shady judges.
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