SIGN OF THE TIMES

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by Charlie London

signofthetimesThis morning, (Wednesday, April 27, 2016), new residential parking signs were installed in and around Faubourg St. John. Traditionally, the City of New Orleans only vigorously enforces parking regulations in Faubourg St. John on the second Sunday of Jazz Fest. However, this year, the City of New Orleans pledged to enforce parking regulations more than just one day each year. Tow trucks were out in force throughout the first weekend of Jazz Fest. Vehicles were ticketed, booted and towed throughout the neighborhood before Jazz Fest.

While the new residential parking signs were installed just before the second weekend of Jazz Fest, be forewarned that the City of New Orleans is enforcing parking regulations now and throughout the year. It’s a sign of the times.

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The Jazz Fest Neighborhood Action Telephone Line is set up each year to allow communication between residents and the Jazz Fest.The line is used to report NON EMERGENCY matters only such as blocked driveways and streets, reports of illegal vending, trash, neighborhood access issues, traffic, and taxi problems, etc. The number is 504 942 7799.

The NAT Line (Neighborhood Action Telephone Line) that is activated the day before Jazz Fest is: 942-7799. You use this number for Jazz Fest nuisance related issues. Put this # in your cell phone! You call 911 for police emergencies and crime related events. For non-emergency police events call 821-2222.

photos by Charlie London

When parking around the Fair Grounds during Jazz Fest, please note that the City of New Orleans has a fleet of tow trucks in various sizes for your inconvenience should you decide to ignore basic parking rules.

The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.


Information below is from the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS website: http://nola.gov/

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS:

The Fair Grounds Race Course is located in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fairgrounds are encouraged to park in downtown long term lots and use public transportation.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs, in the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Fairgrounds. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking public right of way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules against transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival’s “clean zone.”

The Department of Public Works is issuing citations for the following safety violations:

•Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant: $20
•Parking in a fire lane: $20
•Parking on the median: $75
•Parking on the sidewalk: $20
•Parking in the travel portion of the roadway: $20
•Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection: $20
Vehicles may be towed for all of the above violations; the tow fee is $156.

Citations can be paid and vehicles retrieved at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Payments can also be mailed to:
Violations Bureau | P.O. Box 52828 | New Orleans, LA | 70152

Citations can be contested by mail. Instructions are listed on the back of the ticket.

For more information, please call the Department of Public Works at (504) 658-8000. The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.


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A Residential Parking Permit is required to park on certain streets during specific or very busy times in the City of New Orleans.

http://www.nola.gov/onestop/residential/residential-parking-permit/

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To establish a Residential Parking Permit zone:

A letter from the Neighborhood Association must be sent to:
PARKING DIVISION | RPP OFFICE | 1300 Perdido Street Rm 2W89 | New Orleans, LA 70112

This correspondence should verify the need of area residents for RPP in conjunction with the current Code of the City of New Orleans relative to Residential Parking.

A meeting must be held with the Executive Board of the organization and representatives from the RPP office. At this meeting a review of the ordinance, the process and policies will be provided by RPP office.

A public forum must be scheduled by the Neighborhood Association. Information on the place and date should be coordinated with the RPP office.

The RPP office will publish a notice in the newspaper. Flyers will be provided to the Neighborhood Association for distribution to area residents.

A full report must be prepared by members of the Neighborhood Association for presentation to the City Council. (The RPP office will advise the association which data must be included in this report.)

The forum will be conducted by RPP staff and officers of the Neighborhood Association.
A report of recommendations will be submitted to the City Council. This report will include parking survey data and other activities related to RPP in the specific neighborhood.
The City Council will review the report and take appropriate action to approve or disapprove.
If approved by the City Council, petitions from residents must be submitted to the RPP office. A majority of households on the block must sign the petition for that block to have RPP signs installed. Each side of the block is petitioned separately. If the block is 51% or more commercial, signs will not be installed on that block.

Signs (with 2 hr. restrictions) will be installed block by block if the majority of residents on a block have signed the petition.

Courtesy tickets will be issued for several days prior to enforcement.

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message below from Cheryn Robles, Community Outreach Manager of the Department of Public Works

“We would expect about 85 percent of the property owners/residents to agree that they no longer wish to participate in the program to eliminate it from the block. If you were establishing a zone we would expect about 95 percent to agree.

Sample text is below and you should also provide the name, address, phone number and email address for the signer when you submit the petition.

The undersigned residents of the ___ hundred block of ____ St. petition the Department of Public Works, the Mayor and City Council to (designate or eliminate) this block from Zone __ of the City f New Orleans, Residential Permit Parking program.”

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Residential Parking Permit

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A Residential Parking Permit is required to park on certain streets during specific or very busy times in the City of New Orleans.

http://www.nola.gov/onestop/residential/residential-parking-permit/

parking1

To establish a Residential Parking Permit zone:

A letter from the Neighborhood Association must be sent to:
PARKING DIVISION | RPP OFFICE | 1300 Perdido Street Rm 2W89 | New Orleans, LA 70112

This correspondence should verify the need of area residents for RPP in conjunction with the current Code of the City of New Orleans relative to Residential Parking.

A meeting must be held with the Executive Board of the organization and representatives from the RPP office. At this meeting a review of the ordinance, the process and policies will be provided by RPP office.

A public forum must be scheduled by the Neighborhood Association. Information on the place and date should be coordinated with the RPP office.

The RPP office will publish a notice in the newspaper. Flyers will be provided to the Neighborhood Association for distribution to area residents.

A full report must be prepared by members of the Neighborhood Association for presentation to the City Council. (The RPP office will advise the association which data must be included in this report.)

The forum will be conducted by RPP staff and officers of the Neighborhood Association.
A report of recommendations will be submitted to the City Council. This report will include parking survey data and other activities related to RPP in the specific neighborhood.
The City Council will review the report and take appropriate action to approve or disapprove.
If approved by the City Council, petitions from residents must be submitted to the RPP office. A majority of households on the block must sign the petition for that block to have RPP signs installed. Each side of the block is petitioned separately. If the block is 51% or more commercial, signs will not be installed on that block.

Signs (with 2 hr. restrictions) will be installed block by block if the majority of residents on a block have signed the petition.

Courtesy tickets will be issued for several days prior to enforcement.

parking2

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message below from Cheryn Robles, Community Outreach Manager of the Department of Public Works

“We would expect about 85 percent of the property owners/residents to agree that they no longer wish to participate in the program to eliminate it from the block. If you were establishing a zone we would expect about 95 percent to agree.

Sample text is below and you should also provide the name, address, phone number and email address for the signer when you submit the petition.

The undersigned residents of the ___ hundred block of ____ St. petition the Department of Public Works, the Mayor and City Council to (designate or eliminate) this block from Zone __ of the City f New Orleans, Residential Permit Parking program.”

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Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

JAZZ FEST PARKING SECRET IN THE LINK BELOW:
https://fsjna.org/2013/04/park-at-the-haus-for-jazz-fest/

The Jazz Fest Neighborhood Action Telephone Line is set up each year to allow communication between residents and the Jazz Fest.The line is used to report NON EMERGENCY matters only such as blocked driveways and streets, reports of illegal vending, trash, neighborhood access issues, traffic, and taxi problems, etc. The number is 504 942 7799.

The NAT Line (Neighborhood Action Telephone Line) that is activated the day before Jazz Fest is: 942-7799. You use this number for Jazz Fest nuisance related issues. Put this # in your cell phone! You call 911 for police emergencies and crime related events. For non-emergency police events call 821-2222.

photos by Charlie London

When parking around the Fair Grounds during Jazz Fest, please note that the City of New Orleans has a fleet of tow trucks in various sizes for your inconvenience should you decide to ignore basic parking rules.

The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.

Information below is from the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS website: http://nola.gov/

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS:

The Fair Grounds Race Course is located in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fairgrounds are encouraged to park in downtown long term lots and use public transportation.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs, in the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Fairgrounds. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking public right of way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules against transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival’s “clean zone.”

The Department of Public Works is issuing citations for the following safety violations:

•Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant: $20
•Parking in a fire lane: $20
•Parking on the median: $75
•Parking on the sidewalk: $20
•Parking in the travel portion of the roadway: $20
•Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection: $20
Vehicles may be towed for all of the above violations; the tow fee is $156.

Citations can be paid and vehicles retrieved at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Payments can also be mailed to:
Violations Bureau | P.O. Box 52828 | New Orleans, LA | 70152

Citations can be contested by mail. Instructions are listed on the back of the ticket.

For more information, please call the Department of Public Works at (504) 658-8000. The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.

“Cool Hand Luke”

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parkingmeterlukeOne might consider the action that “Luke” took in the movie “Cool Hand Luke” when reading the press release from the City of New Orleans below. (just kidding, of course) New Orleanians generally don’t like change but, it’s important to remember that we’ve enjoyed low parking meter rates for decades.

 

CITY ISSUES REMINDER OF CHANGES 

TO ON-STREET PARKING METER RATES AND HOURS OF ENFORCEMENT

NEW ORLEANS – Today, the City of New Orleans issued a reminder that beginning Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, on-street parking meter rates and hours of enforcement will change. The new rates and hours will result in more efficient management and utilization of the City’s on-street curb space.

Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer Andy Kopplin said, “Our city’s growth means more vehicles on our streets which is causing congestion and limiting parking, especially in the French Quarter and downtown and along commercial corridors. By adjusting our on-street parking meter rates, extending parking enforcement by one hour and increasing parking ticket violations, we can more efficiently manage on-street parking throughout New Orleans.”

Kopplin continued, “After listening closely to the concerns and suggestions from neighborhood leaders and members of our hospitality industry and working with our partners on the New Orleans City Council, we have reached a compromise that will allow us to more efficiently manage and better utilize our city’s limited on-street parking space. I want to especially thank District A Councilmember Susan Guidry and District C Councilmember Nadine Ramsey, who chairs the Public Works Committee, for helping to broker this compromise.”

The increase in hours of operation and moving towards fair market pricing are consistent with best practices and expert advice that parking meter rates should be based on demand. By using fair market pricing for short-term on-street parking, we can decrease traffic congestion and increase accessibility which will ultimately improve commerce.

District A Councilmember Susan G. Guidry said “I am pleased that the Council and the Administration could come to a compromise that benefits citizens who live and work in the affected meter areas by reducing traffic congestion, increasing parking accessibility and stimulating commerce. By limiting the parking meter hours and raising the penalty for parking violations, we are shifting the burden from users to violators. In addition, we all have the ease of paying by cellphone and app with the new Parkmobile.”

District D Councilmember Jared D. Brossett said, “For the past few weeks, I’ve been working with the Administration to develop a compromise that addresses the concerns of a diverse group of businesses, residents, musicians and service industry employees. While this compromise is not perfect, I believe it addresses many of the public’s concerns and allows the City to effectively utilize on-street public parking.”

Stan Harris, President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, said, “We appreciate the administration’s willingness to listen to the concerns of the service industry. We feel this compromise helps to balance the needs of hospitality workers and the needs of the City.”

Parking Meter Rate Adjustment

Beginning Jan. 11, 2016, on-street parking meter rates will be adjusted. In the French Quarter, Marigny, Central Business District and Warehouse District, on-street parking meter rates will be adjusted to $3.00 an hour. Parking meter rates will be adjusted to $2.00 an hour everywhere else in the city of New Orleans.

Hours of Enforcement Extended to 7 p.m.

Beginning Jan. 11, 2016, hours of enforcement for on-street metered parking spaces will be extended from the current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. operating hours to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. operating hours. Parking enforcement will continue to be Monday through Saturday. This compromise agreement is reduced from the original plan of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. enforcement.

Parking Ticket Violation Prices to Increase

As part of the compromise to reduce the expansion of enforcement hours, the City Council has committed to increase parking ticket prices from $20 to $30. Such a change will go before the City Council in January.

Increase in Residential Permit Parking Enforcement

Some of the new revenue will be used to hire an additional 20 parking enforcement officers in 2016, bringing daily staffing to nearly 40 enforcement officers per day, which will allow additional enforcement in Residential Permit Parking zones.

City Working with RTA to Expand Downtown Transit Services

One of the major comments from workers is that public transportation options are limited late at night requiring more workers to drive cars.   In order to better serve residents and workers employed in the French Quarter and downtown, the City is working with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to expand transit services including bus line hours of operation. In January and February 2016, RTA will begin public hearings on expanding transit services hours into downtown. RTA anticipates expanded services will begin this coming spring 2016.

New Parking Meters and Pay-by-Phone Parking Service

In fall 2014, the City began installing new, improved solar-powered parking meters. The new parking meters include video touchscreens with user instructions available in English, Spanish, French and Vietnamese.  The new parking meters feature the City’s pay-by-phone parking service, Parkmobile. To register with the new pay-by-phone service provider, visit www.parkmobile.com from your computer or smart phone.

Setting up new pay-by-phone account requires:

  • Vehicle license plate number;
  • A credit or debit card;
  • Mobile phone number; and
  • E-mail address.

Once account is set up, follow the prompts to enter in the meter “parking zone” number. Using the City’s pay-by-phone feature requires a $.35 per transaction fee, in addition to the meter space rental. Expect an e-mail confirmation when account is set up, e-mail confirmation that payment was accepted and a notification text/e-mail 15-minutes prior to the meter expiring to remind the motorist to add time to the meter rental or to complete the transaction.

CITY ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ON-STREET PARKING METER RATES,
COMPROMISE ON HOURS OF ENFORCEMENT AND
COST OF PARKING TICKET VIOLATIONS

NEW ORLEANS – Today, the City of New Orleans announced changes to on-street parking meter rates, hours of enforcement and cost of parking ticket violations. The new rates and hours will result in more efficient management and utilization of the City’s on-street curb space and go into effect on Monday, January 11, 2016.

Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer Andy Kopplin said, “Our city’s growth means more vehicles on our streets which is causing congestion and limiting parking, especially in the French Quarter and downtown and along commercial corridors. By adjusting our on-street parking meter rates, extending parking enforcement by one hour and increasing parking ticket violations, we can more efficiently manage on-street parking throughout New Orleans.”

Kopplin continued, “After listening closely to the concerns and suggestions from neighborhood leaders and members of our hospitality industry and working with our partners on the New Orleans City Council, we have reached a compromise that will allow us to more efficiently manage and better utilize our city’s limited on-street parking space. I want to especially thank District A Councilmember Susan Guidry and District C Councilmember Nadine Ramsey, who chairs the Public Works Committee, for helping to broker this compromise.”

The increase in hours of operation and moving towards fair market pricing are consistent with best practices and expert advice that parking meter rates should be based on demand. By using fair market pricing for short-term on-street parking, we can decrease traffic congestion and increase accessibility which will ultimately improve commerce.

District A Councilmember Susan G. Guidry said “I am pleased that the Council and the Administration could come to a compromise that benefits citizens who live and work in the affected meter areas by reducing traffic congestion, increasing parking accessibility and stimulating commerce. By limiting the parking meter hours and raising the penalty for parking violations, we are shifting the burden from users to violators. In addition, we all have the ease of paying by cellphone and app with the new Parkmobile.”

District D Councilmember Jared D. Brossett said, “For the past few weeks, I’ve been working with the Administration to develop a compromise that addresses the concerns of a diverse group of businesses, residents, musicians and service industry employees. While this compromise is not perfect, I believe it addresses many of the public’s concerns and allows the City to effectively utilize on-street public parking.”

Stan Harris, President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, said, “We appreciate the administration’s willingness to listen to the concerns of the service industry. We feel this compromise helps to balance the needs of hospitality workers and the needs of the City.”

Parking Meter Rate Adjustment
Beginning January 11, 2016, on-street parking meter rates will be adjusted. In the French Quarter, Marigny, Central Business District and Warehouse District, on-street parking meter rates will be adjusted to $3.00 an hour. Parking meter rates will be adjusted to $2.00 an hour everywhere else in the city of New Orleans.

Maps showing these changes are attached at bottom of this press release.

Hours of Enforcement Extended to 7 p.m.
Beginning January 11, 2016, hours of enforcement for on-street metered parking spaces will be extended from the current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. operating hours to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. operating hours. Parking enforcement will continue to be Monday through Saturday. This compromise agreement is reduced from the original plan of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. enforcement.

Parking Ticket Violation Prices to Increase
As part of the compromise to reduce the expansion of enforcement hours, the City Council has committed to increase parking ticket prices from $20 to $30. Such a change will go before the City Council in January.

Increase in Residential Permit Parking Enforcement
Some of the new revenue will be used to hire an additional 20 parking enforcement officers in 2016, bringing daily staffing to nearly 40 enforcement officers per day, which will allow additional enforcement in Residential Permit Parking zones.

City Working with RTA to Expand Downtown Transit Services
One of the major comments from workers is that public transportation options are limited late at night requiring more workers to drive cars. In order to better serve residents and workers employed in the French Quarter and downtown, the City is working with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to expand transit services including bus line hours of operation. In January and February 2016, RTA will begin public hearings on expanding transit services hours into downtown. RTA anticipates expanded services will begin this coming spring 2016.

New Parking Meters and Pay-by-Phone Parking Service
In fall 2014, the City began installing new, improved solar-powered parking meters. The new parking meters include video touchscreens with user instructions available in English, Spanish, French and Vietnamese. The new parking meters feature the City’s pay-by-phone parking service, Parkmobile. To register with the new pay-by-phone service provider, visit www.parkmobile.com from your computer or smart phone.

Setting up new pay-by-phone account requires:

Vehicle license plate number;
A credit or debit card;
Mobile phone number; and
E-mail address.

Once account is set up, follow the prompts to enter in the meter “parking zone” number. Using the City’s pay-by-phone feature requires a $.35 per transaction fee, in addition to the meter space rental. Expect an e-mail confirmation when account is set up, e-mail confirmation that payment was accepted and a notification text/e-mail 15-minutes prior to the meter expiring to remind the motorist to add time to the meter rental or to complete the transaction.

Click here to learn more about parking in New Orleans

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Bike Racks Abound in Faubourg St. John

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article and photos by Charlie London (except as noted)
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Bike racks are nothing new in Faubourg St. John. Terranova’s has had one for over 30 years. There is a story about the one that is by the store now. A few years ago, two N.O.P.D. officers arrived at Terranova’s on horseback, entered the store and asked if it would be ok to tie up their horses to the bike rack. The always affable Terranova family agreed.

The officers secured the horses to the bike rack then proceeded on foot. Before they could get more than a few yards away, a car backfired causing the horses to rear up and pull up the bike rack out of the cement. The bike rack was destroyed. Not long after the incident, a Terranova’s customer indicated that a bike rack was under their house and they would be willing to donate it. Paul Laplace installed the bike rack still in use today.

bikerack-cansecosCanseco’s Supermarket has a bike rack too!

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Several years ago, then owner of Fair Grinds, Robert Thompson installed a bike rack in front of the coffee shop. There was much discussion about the use of an on-street parking spot for the bike rack. The bike rack at Fair Grinds gets regular use by patrons of the area.

bikerack-fsjna-friendsoffortierA few months ago, several bike stands were put up at the bus stop on Esplanade near the corner of Grand Route Saint John. The bike racks are part of the “Where Ya Rack” program and were donated by the Friends of Fortier Park and the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association.

David Armond captured this photo of the bike racks by the bus stop right after they were installed.
David Armond captured this photo of the bike racks by the bus stop right after they were installed.

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Last Saturday, a large bike corral was installed by Fortier Park on Mystery Street near the corner of Esplanade. It too is part of the “Where Ya Rack” inititiative. The bike corral was donated by friends and family of Bill Kraemer.

bikerack-fortierpark1Michael Ward wrote this about Bill on the neighborhood Yahoo group:
Bill was a good friend of ours. He rode his bike from Albuquerque to New Orleans. He would come out to stay with us every Jazz Fest and Mardi Gras. Most of time for Halloween too. He loved New Orleans and one year while he was staying at my house for Jazz Fest, he took ill and was diagnosed with blood cancer. He died the next year. We miss him greatly. His widow and friends contributed for a bike corral through the “where ya rack” program with the YLC. It was installed Saturday on Mystery street and Esplanade in the marked off no parking corner in memory of our friend Bill.

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While bike racks abound in Faubourg St. John, there are still those who chain their bikes up to whatever is convenient. Hopefully, they will notice the abundance of bike racks soon.

The Fortier Park beautification project is the brain child of Bobby Wozniak. It is an urban oasis worth bicycling from anywhere to visit.
The Fortier Park beautification project is the brain child of Bobby Wozniak. It is an urban oasis worth bicycling from anywhere to visit.
A bird stops by Fortier Park to enjoy the splendor.
A bird stops by Fortier Park to enjoy the splendor.
Fortier Park
Fortier Park

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

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“Righteous moves,
Invigorating spirits,
Sharing beliefs, and
Empowering, just one
let’s you RISE, above all.”
― Norbert Harms

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Susan Roth and Jimmy Fahrenholtz recently had a lengthy meeting with Jazz Fest officials, NOPD representatives, and City Tax and Revenue representatives.

Here is the skinny for Jazz Fest 2015:

The City is going to VERY aggressively enforce all laws to the best of their abilities.

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Parking is going to be a major focus. If you live in “The Zone” you must have an access pass to get in. That pass, however, only gets you into the dance, it doesn’t guarantee that you will have a spot on the dance floor. There are areas that require a Residential Parking Permit to park on the street for more than 2 hours. Those areas are some what spotty. Our suggestion is to walk in both directions on the block where you wish to park, and look for the green and white permit signs. If they are not on that block then you don’t need, in theory, a permit. Having a philosophical difference with authority over parking rights may be a fun topic at a cocktail party, but a violation of the law is a violation of the law. Don’t do it and you won’t get towed.

“To avoid parking all together, there’s a Jazz Fest Express Service. It offers round-trip transportation on Gray Line Tour buses. Pickups locations are the Sheraton Hotel on Canal Street, the Steamboat Natchez dock and at City Park near the intersection of Marconi Drive and Harrison Avenue. Daily pickup runs from 10:30 a.m. Until all patrons have been transported from the fairgrounds. Round-trip from downtown is $19. Round-trip from City Park is $15, parking included.”
More in the link:
http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/jazz-fest-traffic-tips-and-tricks-that-will-help-you-get-to-and-from-he-fairgrounds/32531460

And just for a reference;
http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/04/23/parking-restrictions-bus-and-cab-info-for-jazz-fest/26237123/

Illegal vending is going to be another focus this year. If you see some one selling items from their porch or home, the police can respond and issue a summons. If someone is on the sidewalk or street, then the Tax and Revenue people will respond and it becomes a civil matter. In either case, call the Neighborhood Action Telephone Line immediately. The number is 504 942 7799

Taxis have been given specific instructions as to their behavior. They are only to pick up at the designated area at Fortier Park. They can only enter the queue from Moss and Grand Route. If you should see any taxis cruising or soliciting in any other areas, please get the taxi’s description and number (hopefully with a taxi selfie). The taxi number and company are imperative. When you have that info, call the Neighborhood Action Telephone Line immediately. The number is 504 942 7799

UBER is now a part of our experience. They will be permitted to pickup passenger at three specific locations; City Park Entrance Area, Broad and Abadie, and Desaix Blvd. (see map below) Should you have any concerns about UBER activity, call the Neighborhood Action Telephone Line immediately.
The number is 504 942 7799

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There will be a Second Line Parade from NOMA, down Esplanade, left on Mystery, right on Fortin, starting about 10:30am on Locals Thursday. There will be some traffic disruptions for the brief time that they will be parading.
http://www.noma.org/events/detail/1070/Odyssey-Jazz-Brunch-and-Second-Line-Parade

Lights-We are 90% complete on all requested repairs. And we may finally have all 4 lights on the Cabrini Bridge working. Should you have any concerns or issues, please let Susan Roth or Jimmy Fahrenholtz know immediately…

Send any concerns, comments or issues you would like addressed to: jazzfest@fsjna.org

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Safe, secure, hassle-free parking for Jazz Fest at 1700 Moss Street in New Orleans.
Safe, secure, hassle-free parking for Jazz Fest at 1700 Moss Street in New Orleans.

It’s here and many folks are excited about the fun and frivolity we know as Jazz Fest.

Lots of neighbors love to have guests join them at their home for each day of Jazz Fest. It’s a fun way to get together and walk over to Jazz Fest as a group. The big negative? …where to put the cars the guests bring.

Why not stop the hassle and aggravation of figuring out where to put all those cars and help out a fellow 501c3 organization at the same time?

The Deutsches Haus will be offering safe, secure, hassle-free parking at 1700 Moss and it’s a short walk to Jazz Fest. You can even reserve your parking space in advance! Check out the details in the link below.

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Enjoy Jazz  Fest and help the Deutsches Haus.  Deutsches Haus is offering parking for Jazzfest at  1700 Moss Street
Dates:
Friday–Sunday, April 24-26
Thursday–Sunday, April 30, May 1-3
Times:
10:00am – till 1 hour after close of Jazzfest
Cost: $30
Reserve your parking space here.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

JAZZ FEST PARKING SECRET IN THE LINK BELOW:
https://fsjna.org/2013/04/park-at-the-haus-for-jazz-fest/

The Jazz Fest Neighborhood Action Telephone Line is set up each year to allow communication between residents and the Jazz Fest.The line is used to report NON EMERGENCY matters only such as blocked driveways and streets, reports of illegal vending, trash, neighborhood access issues, traffic, and taxi problems, etc. The number is 504 942 7799.

The NAT Line (Neighborhood Action Telephone Line) that is activated the day before Jazz Fest is: 942-7799. You use this number for Jazz Fest nuisance related issues. Put this # in your cell phone! You call 911 for police emergencies and crime related events. For non-emergency police events call 821-2222.

photos by Charlie London

When parking around the Fair Grounds during Jazz Fest, please note that the City of New Orleans has a fleet of tow trucks in various sizes for your inconvenience should you decide to ignore basic parking rules.

The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.


Information below is from the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS website: http://nola.gov/

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS:

The Fair Grounds Race Course is located in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fairgrounds are encouraged to park in downtown long term lots and use public transportation.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs, in the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Fairgrounds. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking public right of way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules against transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival’s “clean zone.”

The Department of Public Works is issuing citations for the following safety violations:

•Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant: $20
•Parking in a fire lane: $20
•Parking on the median: $75
•Parking on the sidewalk: $20
•Parking in the travel portion of the roadway: $20
•Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection: $20
Vehicles may be towed for all of the above violations; the tow fee is $156.

Citations can be paid and vehicles retrieved at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Payments can also be mailed to:
Violations Bureau | P.O. Box 52828 | New Orleans, LA | 70152

Citations can be contested by mail. Instructions are listed on the back of the ticket.

For more information, please call the Department of Public Works at (504) 658-8000. The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.

parkatdahaus1

 

Park at 1700 Moss just off Esplanade.
Short walk to Jazz Fest.

Parking hours 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

30 dollars per car.

Sorry, no in and out.

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Description of Jazz Fest by Dan Rabin

The annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or simply Jazz Fest, is a massive springtime music and cultural festival that takes place over two consecutive weekends in late April and early May. Many music lovers of all ilk consider it the country’s premier music festival and return year after year. Others have called it the best party in America.

The name Jazz Fest is somewhat misleading, as jazz is only one component of the festival’s musical offerings. Performers represent a wide range of genres including jazz, rock, blues, gospel, R & B, Cajun, zydeco, folk, bluegrass, African, Caribbean and Latin. Non-stop performances take place on a dozen stages scattered around the festival site. In addition to music, there’s a huge selection of regional cuisine, arts and crafts booths, second line parades and numerous other attractions.

Jazz Fest tips by Andreas Preuss | photos by Charlie London

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/23/jazzfest.traditions/504jazz1

Getting there

jazz-fest-bikes-2013may5Best to take a cab, ride a shuttle, bike or walk. Just like during Mardi Gras, streets around the New Orleans Fair Grounds will be clogged with traffic and city law enforcement. There are also some for-hire shuttle buses from downtown and French Quarter locations.  The event provides free and secure bike parking, and I’ve been biking to the Fest in recent years. That way I can maximize my Fest time instead of looking for a legal parking spot. If you do travel by bike, remember to wear a helmet; New Orleans streets have lots of potholes, and drivers are not always bike-friendly.

Navigating the music

Check out the “cubes” on the Jazz Fest website. The time-slot stage boxes help you schedule your movements during the Fest, optimizing your music listening experience for each stage. I print one out, circle my must-do’s and then hit the stages.

The New Orleans Fair Grounds becomes a city, with thousands of people navigating just about every pavement, sidewalk and grassy way. Having your plan in hand is a great way to take it all in. But also be flexible and let the happenstance music take you away. A small local act can be more inspiring than a big national touring group in many ways.

For the rest of the article, please visit the link:    http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/23/jazzfest.traditions/

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TIPS BELOW FROM FAUBOURG ST. JOHN NEIGHBOR MICHAEL LUKE

http://www.wwltv.com/eye-on-festivals/Jazz-Fest-on-a-relative-budget-148905585.html

Step 1: Tickets

Volunteering at Jazz Fest is a surefire way to get in for cheap, i.e. free, though it must be done early in the year and requires working part of the day.    If you do buy tickets, buying them as soon as they go on sale is essential to save the most money on tickets – or buy weekend packages.    The tickets for individual days traditionally go up as the Fest gets closer.   To save money, buy your tickets ahead of time at the Superdome box office.   If you are taking children, remember that tickets for children age 2 to 10 are $5, but they are available only at the gate.

Step 2: Packing the Essentials

Next to a hat, comfortable shoes and sunglasses, a backpack is indispensable for a day at the Fair Grounds, and there are several things that should always be inside said backpack:

  • A small, six-pack size soft-sided cooler.
  • Water and food. Jazz Fest allows a one-liter bottle of water, which must be sealed. Inside your cooler should be that bottle, a bag of ice in a sealed bag to prevent the ice from leaking and keeping your water cold, and a couple pieces of fruit. Oranges and bananas are perfect.
  • Sunscreen. A must.
  • Should it rain, or if rain seems remotely likely pack a re-sealable plastic bag — this is what your wallet, camera, cell phone, etc. goes inside to stay dry — and a small foldable raincoat or poncho.
  • A small, emergency supply of toilet paper. Crude, yes, but also a possible life-saver or a stand-in for a napkin if needed. A pack of wet wipes can also serve here as well.

Don’t bring a chair. Controversial, but a fact. They’re laborious to carry around unless you want to camp at one stage for an entire day. (If you have trouble standing, a portable, compact stool makes life a whole lot easier, but don’t forget the seats in the tents and inside the Grandstand. Those can be an oasis for your weary legs.)

Step 3: Don’t drive there

Don’t drive there. This goes for locals and tourists alike. There is next to nowhere to park, and it costs a pretty penny if you do find a spot.  If you must bring your car, park here.   (Lagniappe tip for out-of-towners: Don’t pay locals to park on the street near the Fair Grounds. This common practice is illegal, a scam; it is public parking on the street. Also, don’t park illegally. You will get a ticket or get towed.)  Also, forget trying to get a cab. Besides the expense, you’re competing against thousands all trying to get a cab at the same time and all trying to get to Jazz Fest.

If you can, ride a bicycle or take the bus.

Here’s the RTA info for public transportation to get to near Jazz Fest, requiring a walk for a couple of blocks:

  • Coming from the French Quarter: Canal Streetcar Line – Stops 4 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • Coming from Uptown / River Bend: (Audubon Zoo, Xavier University, Canal Streetcar, Rouses Supermarket, Museum of Art) Bus Line 32-Leonidas – Stops 4 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • Coming from Irish Channel / Garden District / CBD / Esplanade: (Cemeteries Transit Center, Delgado Community College, City Park, Museum of Art, Fairgrounds, Canal Street, Canal Streetcar, St.Charles Streetcar, Wal-Mart) Bus Line 91-Jackson/Esplanade – Stops 2 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • Coming from New Orleans East: (Village De L’Est, Winn-Dixie Supermarket, Chef Menteur Highway, Fairgrounds, Dillard University, Canal Streetcar) Bus Line-94 Broad – Stops 2 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • The RTA suggests pre-purchasing a boarding pass, arriving to the bus stop early, and being courteous to other riders and patient with the increase need for service. Fare is $1.25 per ride.
  • The RTA “Jazzy Pass” is valid for unlimited rides and transfers on the entire RTA fleet.
    For more information how to create your transit itinerary and where to purchase a Jazzy Pass, visit www.norta.com,  find NewOrleansRTA on Twitter and Facebook or contact the RTA Customer Care Ride Line at 504-248-3900.

A listing of some bicycle rentals places: http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/bicycling.htmlbike-facebook

 

If you ride a bike, there are racks at both entrances — Sauvage and Gentilly — but they fill up fast, and you’ll need to bring your own lock.

Step 4: Pack some food and forget drinking alcohol

This isn’t the easiest rule to abide by – a cold beer is delightful at the Fest under the Louisiana sun and as is a tall Strawberry Lemonade. The problem is either isn’t cheap, same goes for sodas, $4, and bottled water, $3.

The food at the Fest likely the hardest to skip – in fact, it’s probably impossible – which is why the suggestion is to skimp on the food, not skip. Bringing in some snacks like fruit or a granola bars helps in that department. When you do decide to grab a bite, look for the food that delivers the biggest bang for your buck, like BBQ ribs or turkey leg plate near the Jazz Tent.

When you finish with the water bottle you brought in, don’t throw it away. There are several places to get free water inside the Fair Grounds: Water fountains inside the Grandstand and three water stations, which are marked on the Jazz Fest map.

Step 5: Bring cash

Even with these tips, you’ll likely need cash. The Fest does have several ATMs, but if these aren’t your bank, you’ll be hit with the service charges, and the lines for them can get long. Would you rather see music or stand in the ATM line? (If you do need to bite the bullet and use an ATM, go early in the day when crowds are smaller and the lines are still short.)

Step 6: Have fun

http://www.wwltv.com/eye-on-festivals/Jazz-Fest-on-a-relative-budget-148905585.html

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http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2015/04/new_orleans_jazz_fest_2015_gui.html

Jazz Fest Parking

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CITY ISSUES PARKING REMINDERS FOR JAZZ FEST

With the 2017 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival set to open at the Fair Grounds Race Course today, the City is reminding the public about the procedures and requirements for selling goods and public parking in the festival’s vicinity. This year’s festival dates are Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30 and Thursday, May 4 to Sunday, May 7.

All residents and visitors are encouraged to make a plan before heading out to Fair Grounds to enjoy a day of music, food and culture. As in previous years, City enforcement officials will be on site to ensure that local businesses are in compliance with City ordinances. Our goal is to make commercial business owners and non-profit managers aware of the rules and regulations, and to eliminate confusion in advance.”

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ENFORCEMENT
City code requires that commercial businesses get the appropriate permits if they wish to operate on their commercially-zoned property during the festival. In the event that a non-profit organization plans to manage a parking service on commercial property, they must also apply for a permit through the One Stop Shop.

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking the public right-of-way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules that prohibit transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival’s “Clean Zone.”

The Clean Zone is a temporary designation that seeks to protect the quality of life for residents and assists businesses in thriving during the 2017 Jazz and Heritage Festival. Simultaneously, the designation will facilitate a tremendous positive economic impact on the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana through the regulation and control of certain areas in order to provide for the public health, safety, and welfare of thousands of residents, visitors, dignitaries, and media personnel who will attend events.

The Clean Zone is bounded by Florida Avenue on the north, North Broad Avenue on the east, Esplanade Avenue on the south, and Bayou St. John on the west (excluding the portion of that area contained within the exterior boundaries of the New Orleans Fair Grounds Racetrack). The Clean Zone is in effect beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017, and ending at 12 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017. The Clean Zone will go into effect again at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017, and ending at 12 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017.

The City of New Orleans’ One Stop Shop for permits and licenses is open during regular business hours, Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call (504) 658-7100.

GETTING TO JAZZ FEST
The Fair Grounds Race Course is located at 1751 Gentilly Blvd. in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fair Grounds are encouraged to bicycle or carpool whenever possible, park in downtown long-term lots and use the shuttle system festival organizers have arranged or to take public transportation.

Additionally, because the Wisner Boulevard Bridge Overpass is closed to the public for construction, festival goers should seek alternate routes when traveling to and from the festival.

Bicycling
Festival attendees planning on riding bicycles to the Fair Grounds are encouraged to utilize the City’s designated bikeways.

Bicycle parking is available by the Gentilly Pedestrian Entrance at the corner of Gentilly Boulevard and Sauvage Street.

Jazz Fest Express Shuttle Service
Each day of Jazz Fest, Gray Line Tours will operate continuous, round-trip transportation – the Jazz Fest Express – from the Sheraton Hotel, the Gray Line Lighthouse at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (Toulouse Street at the River – next to Jax Brewery) and Wisner Boulevard Lot (5700 Wisner Blvd.) near the intersection of Wisner Boulevard and Filmore Boulevard from 10:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. A special entrance will be used only by Jazz Fest Express vehicles to avoid traffic and bring festival-goers inside the gates of the festival. Call (504) 569-1401 / 1-800-535-7786 for more information.

Taxi and Pedicab Stands
Taxi cab stands are located at the Stallings Playground at the corner of Gentilly Boulevard and Lapeyrouse Street, and Fortier Park at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Mystery Street.

A pedicab stand is located at Esplanade Avenue and Mystery Street across from the taxi cab stand.

Transportation Network Companies
The City anticipates a high volume of ride requests for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and TNC for-hire vehicles, such as uberX and Lyft, during the festival. In an effort to minimize interruption to Uber and Lyft service and reduce passenger inconvenience, TNC’s will direct passengers and drivers to meet at a location outside of the restricted traffic zones.

RTA
RTA offers bus and streetcar service to stops within walking distance of the Fair Grounds.

JAZZ FEST PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs. Motorists are reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets. Motorists are highly encouraged to pay close attention to all posted signage to avoid being ticketed or towed.

The City’s Parking Control Officers will be actively enforcing the following safety violations:
Blocking a fire hydrant ($40 fine)
Parking in a fire lane ($40 fine)
Parking within 15 ft. of a fire hydrant on either side ($40 fine)
Parking within 20 ft. of a crosswalk, intersection or stop sign ($40 fine)
Parking on a sidewalk ($40 fine)
Parking on a traveled portion of the roadway ($40 fine)
Parking within 3 ft. of a driveway on either side ($40 fine)
Parking on the neutral ground ($75 fine)
Parking adjacent to the neutral ground ($40 fine)
Parking in freight/loading zone ($40 fine)
Parking in a handicapped zone without proper permit displayed ($500 fine)
Parking at an expired meter ($40 fine)
Parking in a Residential Permit Parking zone without a permit displayed ($75 fine)
Parking in the wrong direction (vehicles must park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets) ($40 fine)
Vehicles with unpaid parking tickets will be booted and/or towed.

For more information on parking call:
Department of Public Works (Parking enforcement and information), (504) 658-8100 (answered 24 hours)
Information related to Residential Parking Permits, (504) 658-8200
Pay and release of boot, (504) 599-5652
Information on Ticket/Tow Appeals Hearings: (504) 658-8250

Towed vehicles may be retrieved at the N. Claiborne Avenue Auto Impound Lot (400 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112.)
The Auto Impound Lot is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Safe, secure, hassle-free parking for Jazz Fest at 1700 Moss Street in New Orleans.
Safe, secure, hassle-free parking for Jazz Fest at 1700 Moss Street in New Orleans.

It’s here and many folks are excited about the fun and frivolity we know as Jazz Fest.

Lots of neighbors love to have guests join them at their home for each day of Jazz Fest. It’s a fun way to get together and walk over to Jazz Fest as a group. The big negative? …where to put the cars the guests bring.

Why not stop the hassle and aggravation of figuring out where to put all those cars and help out a fellow 501c3 organization at the same time?

TELL YOUR GUESTS TO PARK AT 1700 MOSS

Deutsches Haus will offer Jazz Fest parking again this year…
1700 MOSS STREET
Both weekends…
Thursday & Fridays – $20
Saturday & Sunday – $30

The Jazz Fest Neighborhood Action Telephone Line is set up each year to allow communication between residents and the Jazz Fest.The line is used to report NON EMERGENCY matters only such as blocked driveways and streets, reports of illegal vending, trash, neighborhood access issues, traffic, and taxi problems, etc. The number is 504 942 7799.

The NAT Line (Neighborhood Action Telephone Line) that is activated the day before Jazz Fest is: 942-7799. You use this number for Jazz Fest nuisance related issues. Put this # in your cell phone! You call 911 for police emergencies and crime related events. For non-emergency police events call 821-2222.

photos by Charlie London

When parking around the Fair Grounds during Jazz Fest, please note that the City of New Orleans has a fleet of tow trucks in various sizes for your inconvenience should you decide to ignore basic parking rules.

The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.


Information below is from the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS website: http://nola.gov/

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS:

The Fair Grounds Race Course is located in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fairgrounds are encouraged to park in downtown long term lots and use public transportation.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs, in the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Fairgrounds. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking public right of way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules against transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival’s “clean zone.”

The Department of Public Works is issuing citations for the following safety violations:

•Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant: $20
•Parking in a fire lane: $20
•Parking on the median: $75
•Parking on the sidewalk: $20
•Parking in the travel portion of the roadway: $20
•Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection: $20
Vehicles may be towed for all of the above violations; the tow fee is $156.

Citations can be paid and vehicles retrieved at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Payments can also be mailed to:
Violations Bureau | P.O. Box 52828 | New Orleans, LA | 70152

Citations can be contested by mail. Instructions are listed on the back of the ticket.

For more information, please call the Department of Public Works at (504) 658-8000. The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.

parkatdahaus1

 

Park at 1700 Moss just off Esplanade.
Short walk to Jazz Fest.

Parking hours 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

30 dollars per car.

Sorry, no in and out.

PARKING SECRET FOR JAZZ FEST

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Deutsches Haus is a 501c3 non-profit.

parkatdahaus1

 

Park at 1700 Moss just off Esplanade.
Short walk to Jazz Fest.

Parking hours 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

30 dollars per car.

Sorry, no in and out.

 

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Jazzfest Parking at 1700 Moss Street
(Next to The Esplanade at City Park apartments on Bayou St John)
Cost: $30 per car or pickup per day
Dates: Apr 25, 26, 27 and May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2014
Gate Hours: 10am-8:30pm 
Gates locked at 8:30pm
No Overnight Parking
Fenced
Lighted
Attended
Self-Park
Port-O-Let
No blocking
Keep your keys
Wide parking slots
Served by Pedicabs
Credit cards accepted
No 3-hour shuttle wait
Non-profit 501c3 charity
5 blocks from ticket gate on Trafalger
90 percent all-weather concrete parking
All discarded shoes/socks cleaned and donated to local homeless shelter
Support rebuilding of the Deutsches Haus (preserving German culture in the southeast LA area)

JAZZ FEST PARKING

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Jazz Fest is here! For more information: http://www.nojazzfest.com/

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

JAZZ FEST PARKING SECRET IN THE LINK BELOW:
https://fsjna.org/2013/04/park-at-the-haus-for-jazz-fest/

The Jazz Fest Neighborhood Action Telephone Line is set up each year to allow communication between residents and the Jazz Fest.The line is used to report NON EMERGENCY matters only such as blocked driveways and streets, reports of illegal vending, trash, neighborhood access issues, traffic, and taxi problems, etc. The number is 504 942 7799.

The NAT Line (Neighborhood Action Telephone Line) that is activated the day before Jazz Fest is: 942-7799. You use this number for Jazz Fest nuisance related issues. Put this # in your cell phone! You call 911 for police emergencies and crime related events. For non-emergency police events call 821-2222.

photos by Charlie London

When parking around the Fair Grounds during Jazz Fest, please note that the City of New Orleans has a fleet of tow trucks in various sizes for your inconvenience should you decide to ignore basic parking rules.

The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.


Information below is from the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS website: http://nola.gov/

 

PARKING ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS:

The Fair Grounds Race Course is located in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fairgrounds are encouraged to park in downtown long term lots and use public transportation.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs, in the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Fairgrounds. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking public right of way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules against transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival’s “clean zone.”

The Department of Public Works is issuing citations for the following safety violations:

•Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant: $20
•Parking in a fire lane: $20
•Parking on the median: $75
•Parking on the sidewalk: $20
•Parking in the travel portion of the roadway: $20
•Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection: $20
Vehicles may be towed for all of the above violations; the tow fee is $156.

Citations can be paid and vehicles retrieved at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Payments can also be mailed to:
Violations Bureau | P.O. Box 52828 | New Orleans, LA | 70152

Citations can be contested by mail. Instructions are listed on the back of the ticket.

For more information, please call the Department of Public Works at (504) 658-8000. The city towing hotline is (504) 658-8002.

parkatdahaus1

 

Park at 1700 Moss just off Esplanade.
Short walk to Jazz Fest.

Parking hours 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

30 dollars per car.

Sorry, no in and out.

 

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Jazzfest Parking at 1700 Moss Street
(Next to The Esplanade at City Park apartments on Bayou St John)
Cost: $30 per car or pickup per day

Gate Hours: 10am-8:30pm
Gates locked at 8:30pm
No Overnight Parking
Fenced
Lighted
Attended
Self-Park
Port-O-Let
No blocking
Keep your keys
Wide parking slots
Served by Pedicabs
Credit cards accepted
No 3-hour shuttle wait
Non-profit 501c3 charity
5 blocks from ticket gate on Trafalger
90 percent all-weather concrete parking
All discarded shoes/socks cleaned and donated to local homeless shelter
Support rebuilding of the Deutsches Haus (preserving German culture in the southeast LA area)

Ride Your Bike to Jazz Fest

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Description of Jazz Fest by Dan Rabin

The annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or simply Jazz Fest, is a massive springtime music and cultural festival that takes place over two consecutive weekends in late April and early May. Many music lovers of all ilk consider it the country’s premier music festival and return year after year. Others have called it the best party in America.

The name Jazz Fest is somewhat misleading, as jazz is only one component of the festival’s musical offerings. Performers represent a wide range of genres including jazz, rock, blues, gospel, R & B, Cajun, zydeco, folk, bluegrass, African, Caribbean and Latin. Non-stop performances take place on a dozen stages scattered around the festival site. In addition to music, there’s a huge selection of regional cuisine, arts and crafts booths, second line parades and numerous other attractions.

Jazz Fest tips by Andreas Preuss | photos by Charlie London

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/23/jazzfest.traditions/504jazz1

Getting there

jazz-fest-bikes-2013may5Best to take a cab, ride a shuttle, bike or walk. Just like during Mardi Gras, streets around the New Orleans Fair Grounds will be clogged with traffic and city law enforcement. There are also some for-hire shuttle buses from downtown and French Quarter locations.  The event provides free and secure bike parking, and I’ve been biking to the Fest in recent years. That way I can maximize my Fest time instead of looking for a legal parking spot. If you do travel by bike, remember to wear a helmet; New Orleans streets have lots of potholes, and drivers are not always bike-friendly.

Navigating the music

Check out the “cubes” on the Jazz Fest website. The time-slot stage boxes help you schedule your movements during the Fest, optimizing your music listening experience for each stage. I print one out, circle my must-do’s and then hit the stages.

The New Orleans Fair Grounds becomes a city, with thousands of people navigating just about every pavement, sidewalk and grassy way. Having your plan in hand is a great way to take it all in. But also be flexible and let the happenstance music take you away. A small local act can be more inspiring than a big national touring group in many ways.

For the rest of the article, please visit the link:    http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/23/jazzfest.traditions/

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TIPS BELOW FROM FAUBOURG ST. JOHN NEIGHBOR MICHAEL LUKE

http://www.wwltv.com/eye-on-festivals/Jazz-Fest-on-a-relative-budget-148905585.html

Step 1: Tickets

Volunteering at Jazz Fest is a surefire way to get in for cheap, i.e. free, though it must be done early in the year and requires working part of the day.    If you do buy tickets, buying them as soon as they go on sale is essential to save the most money on tickets – or buy weekend packages.    The tickets for individual days traditionally go up as the Fest gets closer.   To save money, buy your tickets ahead of time at the Superdome box office.   If you are taking children, remember that tickets for children age 2 to 10 are $5, but they are available only at the gate.

Step 2: Packing the Essentials

Next to a hat, comfortable shoes and sunglasses, a backpack is indispensable for a day at the Fair Grounds, and there are several things that should always be inside said backpack:

  • A small, six-pack size soft-sided cooler.
  • Water and food. Jazz Fest allows a one-liter bottle of water, which must be sealed. Inside your cooler should be that bottle, a bag of ice in a sealed bag to prevent the ice from leaking and keeping your water cold, and a couple pieces of fruit. Oranges and bananas are perfect.
  • Sunscreen. A must.
  • Should it rain, or if rain seems remotely likely pack a re-sealable plastic bag — this is what your wallet, camera, cell phone, etc. goes inside to stay dry — and a small foldable raincoat or poncho.
  • A small, emergency supply of toilet paper. Crude, yes, but also a possible life-saver or a stand-in for a napkin if needed. A pack of wet wipes can also serve here as well.

Don’t bring a chair. Controversial, but a fact. They’re laborious to carry around unless you want to camp at one stage for an entire day. (If you have trouble standing, a portable, compact stool makes life a whole lot easier, but don’t forget the seats in the tents and inside the Grandstand. Those can be an oasis for your weary legs.)

Step 3: Don’t drive there

Don’t drive there. This goes for locals and tourists alike. There is next to nowhere to park, and it costs a pretty penny if you do find a spot.  If you must bring your car, park here.   (Lagniappe tip for out-of-towners: Don’t pay locals to park on the street near the Fair Grounds. This common practice is illegal, a scam; it is public parking on the street. Also, don’t park illegally. You will get a ticket or get towed.)  Also, forget trying to get a cab. Besides the expense, you’re competing against thousands all trying to get a cab at the same time and all trying to get to Jazz Fest.

If you can, ride a bicycle or take the bus.

Here’s the RTA info for public transportation to get to near Jazz Fest, requiring a walk for a couple of blocks:

  • Coming from the French Quarter: Canal Streetcar Line – Stops 4 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • Coming from Uptown / River Bend: (Audubon Zoo, Xavier University, Canal Streetcar, Rouses Supermarket, Museum of Art) Bus Line 32-Leonidas – Stops 4 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • Coming from Irish Channel / Garden District / CBD / Esplanade: (Cemeteries Transit Center, Delgado Community College, City Park, Museum of Art, Fairgrounds, Canal Street, Canal Streetcar, St.Charles Streetcar, Wal-Mart) Bus Line 91-Jackson/Esplanade – Stops 2 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • Coming from New Orleans East: (Village De L’Est, Winn-Dixie Supermarket, Chef Menteur Highway, Fairgrounds, Dillard University, Canal Streetcar) Bus Line-94 Broad – Stops 2 blocks from Fair Grounds’ Gate
  • The RTA suggests pre-purchasing a boarding pass, arriving to the bus stop early, and being courteous to other riders and patient with the increase need for service. Fare is $1.25 per ride.
  • The RTA “Jazzy Pass” is valid for unlimited rides and transfers on the entire RTA fleet.
    For more information how to create your transit itinerary and where to purchase a Jazzy Pass, visit www.norta.com,  find NewOrleansRTA on Twitter and Facebook or contact the RTA Customer Care Ride Line at 504-248-3900.

A listing of some bicycle rentals places: http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/bicycling.htmlbike-facebook

 

If you ride a bike, there are racks at both entrances — Sauvage and Gentilly — but they fill up fast, and you’ll need to bring your own lock.

Step 4: Pack some food and forget drinking alcohol

This isn’t the easiest rule to abide by – a cold beer is delightful at the Fest under the Louisiana sun and as is a tall Strawberry Lemonade. The problem is either isn’t cheap, same goes for sodas, $4, and bottled water, $3.

The food at the Fest likely the hardest to skip – in fact, it’s probably impossible – which is why the suggestion is to skimp on the food, not skip. Bringing in some snacks like fruit or a granola bars helps in that department. When you do decide to grab a bite, look for the food that delivers the biggest bang for your buck, like BBQ ribs or turkey leg plate near the Jazz Tent.

When you finish with the water bottle you brought in, don’t throw it away. There are several places to get free water inside the Fair Grounds: Water fountains inside the Grandstand and three water stations, which are marked on the Jazz Fest map.

Step 5: Bring cash

Even with these tips, you’ll likely need cash. The Fest does have several ATMs, but if these aren’t your bank, you’ll be hit with the service charges, and the lines for them can get long. Would you rather see music or stand in the ATM line? (If you do need to bite the bullet and use an ATM, go early in the day when crowds are smaller and the lines are still short.)

Step 6: Have fun

http://www.wwltv.com/eye-on-festivals/Jazz-Fest-on-a-relative-budget-148905585.html

Help Park at the Haus

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Volunteers Needed

As you know, we are going to use the future home of Deutsches Haus at 1700 Moss Street (near the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Moss St.) to raise money for the new Haus.

However, we still have several things to do at the Moss St. property before we are ready to park cars for Jazzfest.

Here are some of the items on our “To-Do” list:

Put up orange fencing

Cut numerous conduits and protrusions on the slabs

Put up the banner and other signs

Mark and stake out hazards

Trim some tree branches

Designate ‘no parking’ areas on the slabs

Pick up rocks and debris

Mark some initial parking spaces

Treat residual ant piles

Clear an interior sidewalk

Install a 2×4 step down from the 3rd District slab

Secure the fence perimeter and prop the cemetery fence with 2x4s

Weather permitting; I will be working on site Thursday (9am-4pm), and Friday (9am-4pm). Check the volunteer tab on our website for more details.

Also, weather permitting; our final setup will be on Wednesday. April 24th. Again, I will post this under the volunteer tab on our website.

Parking cars at our Moss Street location is a revenue-producing venture for the new Haus; HOWEVER, at the moment, it looks like we will not be able to open the gates everyday due to the lack of volunteers.

WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!

The following is the number of volunteers we need for each shift:

Friday, April 26th, 1st shift – 6 needed
Friday, April 26th, 2nd shift – 12 needed
Saturday, April 27th, 1st shift – 6 needed
Saturday, April 27th, 2nd shift – 5 needed
Sunday, April 28th, 1st shift – 9 needed
Sunday, April 28th, 2nd shift – 4 needed
Thursday, May 2nd, 1st shift – 1 needed
Thursday, May 2nd, 2nd shift – 9 needed
Friday, May 3rd, 1st shift – 0 needed
Friday, May 3rd, 2nd shift – 10 needed
Saturday, May 4th, 1st shift – 4 needed
Saturday, May 4th, 2nd shift – 2 needed
Sunday, May 5th, 1st shift – 8 needed
Sunday, May 5th, 2nd shift – 3 needed

Please email me at obergrenadier@yahoo.com or volunteer@deutscheshaus.org with shifts you can work.

Thanks,
Charlie Rome
Deutsches Haus Volunteer Coordinator
Moss Street Parking Team Leader
volunteer@deutscheshaus.org

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Here is an opportunity to volunteer for the DEUTSCHES HAUS to help raise money by parking cars and pickups ($30) during Jazzfest at their future location at 1700 Moss Street.

Write to volunteer@deutscheshaus.org with the days and shifts that you can help. It is important to let Deutsches Haus know if something comes up after you sign up since there will only be about 15 people working for each shift.

There will be 2 shifts each day. The first shift is from 8:30 am until 2:30pm. The second shift is from 2pm until 8pm.

Day 1 is Friday, April 26th
Day 2 is Saturday, April 27th
Day 3 is Sunday, April 28th
Day 4 is Thursday, May 2nd
Day 5 is Friday, May 3rd
Day 6 is Saturday, May 4th
Day 7 is Sunday, May 5th

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Cashier – Standing job taking money as cars pull into the location
Guide – Some sitting. Directs vehicles to parking areas.
Parker – Standing and moving to various spots to be sure vehicles are properly parked
Exit monitor – sitting at the exit to prevent entry
Cook – to handle beverages and grill brats for the workers
Two people, preferably in German dress may be posted on Esplanade and Moss to wave signs advertising our parking

Food and beverages will be provided.

For more information contact Charlie Rome, Deutsches Haus Volunteer Coordinator at
volunteer@deutscheshaus.org

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HELP THE HAUS SATURDAY

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Property Clean-Up (1700 Moss St.) | Saturday, April 13 | 9 am

Come help Deutsches Haus clean up the property. We will need wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, weed whackers in order to clear trash, edge parking slabs, trim hedges, clear mud off of parking slabs and fill holes to name a few of the tasks. Bring gloves, sunscreen, etc. Please RSVP yeses only to volunteer@deutscheshaus.org Lunch and beverages will be provided.

Deutsches Haus partnered with Faubourg St. John for the FEED the 1st program:
https://fsjna.org/2013/02/feed-the-1st-2/