Please restore Humboldt parking spaces

What I pointed out is how we all remember the redlining real estate history of San Mateo’s North Central neighborhood.

Now, with the Humboldt bike lanes installation, we can all see the negative effects in our neighborhood.

For example, more paved front yards for parking instead of gardens, more red cones and trash cans being left out to “reserve” parking spaces and, of course, more disputes among neighbors fighting for very limited parking spaces.

Worse yet, vehicles now being parked blocking or partially blocking driveways like ours on a nearby street. 

Also, can you imagine some people having to circle the streets after work to find a parking spot, and then walking blocks home every day?

Our City Council ca  have a positive impact on the lives of all residents, by removing the under-used bike lanes to prevent the neighborhood from going downhill.

This historically disadvantaged neighborhood, identified as such in the city’s General Plan, must have protection.

Restore Humboldt parking spaces, please.

Peason Chiang

San Mateo