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Inevitable-Lack-6763 t1_je6hyju wrote

Reply to comment by Frenemies in Advice on moving by fncatalinawinemixer1

As well you should. It is a service (and one that the city seems to be able to do effectively) that the city provides to discourage double parking. The signs must be posted 48 hours in advance. We had 3 cars towed the morning of our move, 3 cars who willingly parked there the night before, having signs and caution tape posted to alert them. Responsibility is a thing, and folks can learn the hard way sometimes.

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Xanny t1_je6hd0c wrote

Bikes to carry stuff exist and are called bakfiets. You can buy them in the US, they just aren't common, because as long as the infrastructure is so poor practically using one is challenging. NotJustBikes has a video about this.

Bikes are also perfectly fit for towing, though you would probably want an e-bike if you do that regularly. Still, the fed just announced a tax credit for ebikes, so they suddenly just became a lot more practical too.

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CallMeHelicase t1_je6hbtz wrote

I'd love to join! I have played for years (but haven't played recently). Also am a high functioning adult, and am married. I'm located in the city too, so doesn't seem like you would be too far away. I also don't smoke and don't cope well when people do (I always end up wheezing)

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Inevitable-Lack-6763 t1_je6g9v8 wrote

We moved from our row home to a single family home. Best bet is getting a ROW permit. Here’s who you want to contact: Right of Way Permit Baltimore City Dept. of Transportation

Depending on the neighborhood you may have trouble either double parking or finding a spot close enough to the house. This allows you to reserve a space for the moving vehicle.

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Killbot_Wants_Hug t1_je6fevb wrote

The fact that you're asking means you're more considerate than most people in the city.

Different neighborhoods have very different schedules. The more residential and night life neighborhoods it's probably best to be in and out between 10 and 4 on a week day. Places like downtown are probably best on the weekend.

In this city it's pretty common for trucks and people to block a lane (sometimes you'll run into 2 or even 3 people doing it on one block). The real asshole thing to do is block an alley, drive way or block someone in who is parallel parked beside you. If you absolutely have to do it make sure there's someone around the vehicle in case that person needs to leave. I can't tell you how many times assholes have parked to block me in and then act like I'm inconveniencing them because I want to leave my drive way.

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Aximi1l t1_je6eefp wrote

If possible, try to schedule the move ~10am on a weekday. Most people shouldn't be at home and also extra space for the truck. You could go to your future neighbors houses and ask them when is best otherwise.

You'll likely still piss someone off though.

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bmore t1_je6cnse wrote

The majority of disabled Baltimoreans do not own a car. Hundreds more Baltimoreans are disabled every year as a result of crashes that could be prevented with safer street design that does not prioritize cars over pedestrian safety.

Designing neighborhoods to prioritize cars is ableist. Encouraging other options is not.

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engin__r t1_je6bsa4 wrote

Yes, and they make specialized small delivery trucks, too.

People who need to get from one side of the neighborhood to the other would be able to do so. The Avenue would still be open to everyone for walking and biking.

If you’re going farther than just around the neighborhood, you could use Falls, Hickory, Keswick, or Beech.

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weahman t1_je6azo9 wrote

Grew up around there. We used to go all the time and ride the skate park and BMX track. Play in the arcade. Batting cages. It was a cool spot. Plenty of indoor soccer, lacrosse. They added a outdoor pool with memberships later in business. They also had dance and gymnastics. But yeah it's been closed for a little bit now

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HorsieJuice t1_je6avnq wrote

Those aren't standard garbage trucks that go down the alleys; they're smaller than normal. I don't know that they're custom per se, but they are somewhat specialized. I've gotten many deliveries to my back entrance and you can't fit anything wider than a van down there.

Very little of the traffic on any surface street is commercial or emergency, but you still need the ability for them to get through. And it's not just about deliveries to businesses on that section of street - it's also about through traffic going from one side of the neighborhood to the other.

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