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Dear Editor: It seems our leaders have decided to sell, rent or give away a valuable public parking space on Capitol Hill on the corner of 9th & Logan to Zip Car. I think the Zip Car and Car2Go idea is great for people who need cars occasionally, however this part of the Hill is already tight for parking so the idea that a public parking spot would be taken to solve a need for private enterprise to me is a total slap in the face to the voting public. What makes this action especially egregious is the fact that a block away, at 8th & Logan, is a huge private parking lot for the governor. And next to it is a private pay lot. Why the governor can’t give up a spot or why Zip Car cannot negotiate a spot with the pay-to-park lot, as they have done further down the street, is beyond me. When my public servant deprives me, a voter, of my rights in favor of private enterprise I do not feel that they want or need my vote. Let Zip Car vote for them. I suggest people who feel this way write (District 10 City Councilwoman Jeanne) Robb, who replied already to my letter, and the governor and Councilwoman AtLarge Robin Kniech and Mayor Hancock. Robb cannot run [for ofﬁce] anymore and was in total favor of supporting private enterprise over public need. Gov. Hickenlooper and Ms. Kniech and Mayor Hancock have chosen to ignore my letters to them. I suggest anyone who feels the same express their concern to these “public” servants. They have certainly lost my vote just by their silence alone. I may not vote for the opposition, but I certainly won’t vote for them and if I ever need a car I will use Car2Go, as they don’t deprive

the people for their own interests. Joseph Middleton

Councilwoman Robb responds Hi, Mr. Middleton, Thanks for bringing this particular parking space in Capitol Hill to my attention. In checking with Parking Management, I learned that the spot just went in a week or two ago. Rules and Regulations for car share operations were adopted by Public Works a couple of years ago. Each car share company can have up to 30 on-street spaces that they pay the city for. Since there are four car share companies, that’s 120 spaces throughout the city. Generally, parking management looks to permit

these spots at least a couple of blocks apart. They are most common in downtown, Capitol Hill, Uptown, Highlands, and the DU area. Zip Car is one of the companies that requires each car be picked up and returned to the same location. They do have spaces in private lots as well as on the street. I can understand why you disagree with the city’s policy. Once a zip car is picked up and in use, the space will sit empty until the car is returned to that same space. I prefer the Car2Go model, where you can leave the car at your destination and not necessarily return it to the point of origin. On the other hand, Zip Car is dependable. A person in Capitol Hill who chooses not to own a car (and hence does not need a parking space on the street every day) can rely on reserving and ﬁnding a car in an exact location. I get numerous emails and calls about parking on Capitol Hill, as many of the buildings were built before the popularity of the automobile and do not have parking for each unit. I believe that the car share plans provide an alternative to car ownership. Given the costs of

housing on Capitol Hill and the cost of car ownership, it makes economic sense for some people to get rid of a car. Thus, I support the city’s attempt to balance the various modes of transportation: transit/bus stops, cars and parking spaces, bikes, and car share parking. I understand you do not agree with my position and certainly this policy can be debated in future City Council and mayoral races. Sincerely, Jeanne Robb Council District 10

Curmudgeon complaint To the Editor: Todd Clough, “Ramblings of a Capitol Hill Man” indeed (“Capitol Curmudgeon” Oct.]. This is not his desired “hate Letter to the Editor.” But as he rants about the Denver Police Department with false accusations, perhaps he should at least understand what he is talking about. Parking violations in the City & County of Denver are issued by the Department of Public Works, not the Police Department. And, an unnecessary low blow about a slaying

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