REMARKS
Addressing parking and transportation concerns in District 13
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Council Member Marmorato addresses the critical issue of parking and transportation in District 13, acknowledging the area's status as a transit desert and the necessity of cars for daily activities. She emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to ensure adequate parking as part of any zoning changes.
- Fought to reinstate parking mandates for new developments
- Secured a commitment from the administration to create a parking lot near one of the District 13 stations
- Emphasized the importance of parking for daily activities such as school drop-offs, grocery shopping, and commuting
Kristy Marmorato
0:17:35
We live in a transit desert where cars are in necessity for daily activities.
0:17:40
The Bronx Metro North Rail is not here yet And even after it arrives, people will still need their cars.
0:17:47
We must be proactive in ensuring parking is a part of any zoning changes.
0:17:52
That's why I have fought tires tirelessly to get our parking mandates back.
0:17:57
It was important to us.
0:17:59
This ensures developers cannot add more housing without creating parking for our district and our residents.
0:18:05
Parking isn't essential for daily activities such as dropping children off at school or practice for having groceries for the week and even commuting to work.
0:18:14
By reinstating parking mandates, we provide the community with promise of accessibility, transportation, and the ability to fill fully commute within our district and beyond.
0:18:25
We also have a commitment from the administration to create a parking lot near one of our district 13th stations.
