Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans' December 23 Newsletter

pictured above right -- Councilmember Evans

Week of December 23, 2005

JackEvans@DCCouncil.US

202.724.8058

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue • NW • Room 106 • Washington • DC • 20004

www.JackEvans.org

Street sweeping lifted after holiday season - available parking spaces increased
Good news for Ward 2 automobile owners, the Department of Public Works (DPW) announced weekly residential mechanical street cleaning operations will be suspended January 9 - March 17, 2006. During this downtime, "No Parking/Street Cleaning" restrictions will be lifted so those who park along posted alternate-side street sweeping routes will not be required to move their cars on street-sweeping days. Further, no citations will be issued for the specific infraction of parking in a street-cleaning zone for the nine-week period.

"The suspension of street cleaning is necessary for the safety of residents, but the flip side is an increase in parking availability in higher density neighborhoods - a welcome relief for many," Evans said. "As the person who ensured there would be street cleaning in Ward 2 since the mid 1990s, I am pleased to see this operation continues, but want to stress to DPW officials that sporadic cleanings because of one or two cars on the block is unacceptable."

The winter suspension takes place because the sweepers spread a thin layer of water under their rotating brushes throughout the cleaning operation. During sub-freezing weather, the water-cleaning method creates hazardous driving conditions that may impede snow removal efforts.

During the nine-week period, street sweepers will operate on an unscheduled basis, without parking restrictions, when weather conditions permit. DPW plans to use warm days to catch up on street cleaning. Residential street cleaning resumes Monday, March 17, 2006.

All other parking restrictions remain in effect and will be strictly enforced, including rush hour restrictions, overtime parking in a residential zone, parking close to a fire hydrant or bus stop, and expired inspection or registration stickers.

Residential street cleaning resumes Monday, March 20, 2006. However, overnight sweeping scheduled for the District's major arterials (such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Constitution, Independence Avenues, and others) will take place as usual all winter, with the attendant parking ban during sweeping hours. Motorists are urged not to park in these areas during the posted overnight hours.

As colder weather approaches, motorists are also reminded that during declared snow emergencies, vehicles can be ticketed and towed if they remain parked on designated snow emergency routes. Look for the red and white signs before parking this winter.

For more information, contact Evans' DPW liaison, Sean Metcalf.

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DC government closes for Christmas and New Year's celebrations
Throughout Ward 2 and the District Christmas and New Year's celebrations will be observed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2. DC government will be closed for business on both days.

The following schedules apply for Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2:

There will be no trash collection, no street cleaning, no recycling and no parking enforcement. Trash collection will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, December 27 and Tuesday, January 3. For the official schedule of holiday trash collection, click here.
The Ft. Totten Trash Transfer Station will be closed.
Department of Motor Vehicles service locations will be closed Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2 and reopen Tuesday, December 27 and Tuesday, January 3. However, DMV Headquarters, at 301 C Street, NW will be closed both Monday, December 26, Tuesday, December 27, Monday, January 2 and Tuesday, January 3 and reopen Wednesday, December 28 and Wednesday, January 4.

Christmas trees will be collected from January 3 through January 14, 2006. Residents must place undecorated, bare holiday trees at the curb by Monday, January 2, 2006. Any trees not put out for collection that week should be placed with your trash on your regular collection day.

For additional information, contact Evans' DMV, DPW and DDOT liaison, Sean Metcalf.

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Evans' Ward 2 home to many great non-profit organizations
Whether you're feeling generous during the holidays or looking for a tax write-off, there are many organizations in DC that would appreciate a contribution from Ward 2 residents. Here's a list of some of the organizations Councilmember Evans has worked with this year:

Black Student Fund 3636 16th Street NW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20010-1146 phone: 202-387-1414 www.blackstudentfund.org	Black Student Fund's mission is to ensure students of color have equal access to every educational opportunity. BSF students complete high school, attend and graduate from college at a much higher rate than the national average. And, since 1985, 100% of BSF seniors have entered college.
Bread for the City 1640 Good Hope Road SE Washington, DC 20020 phone: 202-587-0538 www.breadforthecity.org	Bread for the City is a private, non-profit organization that provides vulnerable residents of Washington, DC with comprehensive services including food, clothing, medical care, legal and social services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 1112 Eleventh Street, NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20001 phone: 202-789-4666 fax: 202-789-4661 www.teenpregnancydc.org	DC Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in April 1999 because of the work of the Mayor's Committee on Teen Pregnancy. The mission of DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is to improve the lives and well being of adolescents in Washington, DC. In October 2005 the Board of Directors set two new goals: Cut the teen pregnancy rate in half by 2015 and become a strong and effective advocate for teens.
DC Scores 703 G Street SE Washington, DC 20003 phone: 202-548-0101 www.dcscores.org	DC SCORES bridges the academic and athletic development of youth by providing them with creative writing and soccer activities each day after-school and for five weeks during the summer. DC SCORES works with more than 3,000 8-12 year olds and over 300 coaches and writing instructors in the 21 DC Public Schools.
Emmaus Services for the Aging 1426 9th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3344 202-745-1200 www.emmausservices.org	Emmaus Services for the Aging (pronounced ee-MAY-us) was founded in 1978 by a coalition of five faith communities to provide a variety of services to low-income seniors in Washington, D.C.
Friends of Mitchell Park 2210 Wyoming Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008	In the past four years, the Friends of Mitchell Park (23rd & S Streets, NW) has raised over $500,000 toward the renovation and upkeep of Mitchell Park.
Friends of Rose Park Pamla Moore, President 1010 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #320 Washington, DC 20007	The Friends of Rose Park (26th and O Streets, NW) have raised money for the park and organized a weekly farmer's market.
Friends of Stead Park Wendy Meltzer, President 1514 17th Street, NW, #307 Washington, DC 20036 www.friendsofstead.org	Stead Park is the last recreation center in Ward 2 to be renovated. Jack put $500,000 in the budget to improve the park but that's a fraction of what will be needed to upgrade the playground, ball field, basketball court and recreation center.
Green Door 1623 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington DC 20009 phone: 202-462-4092 www.greendoor.org	Green Door is a community program that prepares people with severe and persistent mental illness to work and live independently.
Hands on DC P.O. Box 57094 Washington, DC 20036-7094 phone: 202-667-5808 www.handsondc.org	Hands on DC is an all-volunteer project that creates better schools and brighter futures for students in the District of Columbia. Since 1995 more than 19,000 volunteers have created a better environment for learning in over 100 schools and have collected more than $400,000 to help local students pay for further education.
Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund 800 K Street, NW, 1100 South Washington, DC 20001 phone: 202-414-4774 www.hoopdreams.org	Hoop Dreams provides inner city DC public high school students with academic college scholarships and connects them to the regional business community and a network of greater opportunities through a core program of college preparation mentoring, internships, service-learning activities, SAT prep courses and ongoing support once students are in college.
Hyde Elementary School PTA 3219 O Street, NW Washington, DC 20007-2843 phone: 202-282-0170 www.hydeelementary.org	The Hyde Elementary School PTA funds the Gym Teacher and a part time Office Assistant, provides school supplies and books and helps teachers attend professional development classes.
N Street Village 1333 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 phone: 202-939-2071 www.nstreetvillage.org	N Street Village serves homeless women and low-income families. Services for homeless women include a day center, night shelter, Wellness Center, addiction recovery programs and community living for those with mental illness. Services for families include affordable rental housing and childcare.
Peaceoholics 1926 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE Washington, DC 20032 phone: 202-610-4988 fax: 202-610-4992 www.peaceoholics.org	Peaceoholics is Non-Profit organization committed to the youth and families of the District of Columbia. Through the various activities of Peaceoholics, youth will be transformed into drug-free and crime-free productive members of their communities.
Positive Choices P.O. Box 91853 Washington, DC 20090 phone: 202-246-6564 positivechoicesinc@msn.com	Emphasizing positive character traits, values and decision-making skills, Positive Choices provides educational, athletic, emotional and a socially enriched environment for economically disadvantaged inner-city youth.
Ross Elementary School 1730 R Street NW Washington DC 20009 phone: 202-673-7200 www.rosselementary.org	The hardworking parents and staff at Ross Elementary are building a new state-of-the-art play space for the children at Ross and the Dupont Circle community.
Shaw EcoVillage Project 1701 6th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 phone: 202-265-2019 www.shawecovillage.com	The Shaw EcoVillage Project trains youth to be leaders and catalysts for sustainable change in Washington, DC. Student participants learn how to research and implement their own community-based action projects in one of 5 focus areas:Community Pride and Identity; Clean Air, Water and Land; Health and Wellness; PublicSpace; and Transportation.
SOME (So Others Might Eat) 71 'O' Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 phone: 202-797-8806 www.some.org	SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an interfaith, community-based organization helps the poor and homeless with food, clothing, and health care.
United Planning Organization 301 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 phone: 202-238-4600 www.upo.org	UPO operates many programs and services including specialized hotlines, senior citizens services, childcare services, substance abuse prevention, youth programs, services for homeless families, health related activities, and specialized transportation.
Youth Pride P.O. Box 33161 Washington, DC 20033 phone:202.387.4141 www.youthpridedc.org	The Youth Pride Alliance celebrates the dignity and courage of all young people as they discover their identities as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or straight, and challenges society to stop the hate, the violence, the fear, the isolation, and the denial.

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