davewill said:
TRONZ said:
I now have ZERO confidence of getting a charge in Balboa Park! It's 70 miles one way for us so a charge would be essential. I will be making no plans to go there until these spaces are resolved.
Can a local post up city contact info for this issue? Would make it easier for us all to drop a line.
The Mayor's office would seem to be the most appropriate contact since it requires council action to change this. Here you go:
http://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/contact/
I've submitted the note below, but won't be holding my breath for any action -
Comments: I was at the dedication of the EV chargers at Reuben Fleet, plus those at the Air & Space Museum, so was thrilled that I would be able to drive from my home in Alpine to destinations along the coast, Point Loma, etc. But the three times I've visited B.P., all of the chargers have been blocked by gas cars! Without signage prohibiting non-EV use, these chargers are useless - if one cannot depend on at least one being available, it's fruitless to plan visits to downtown S.D. from distant points.
In a recent report on KPBS, mayor Sanders was quoted: Mayor Jerry Sanders said San Diego is taking a leadership role in adopting electric vehicles. "Once we have a basic infrastructure in place this fall, San Diego will become the testing place for EVs," Sanders said. "We'll learn from drivers how we can improve the system and ultimately San Diego will serve as a model for other cities not only nationwide but worldwide."
Please provide signage that states these chargers are for EV charging use ONLY, with violators subject to being towed, as CA Vehicle Code Section 22511 authorizes. Otherwise, EV owners from distant points cannot visit S.D. and its many attractions.
Here's sample sign verbiage: No Parking Any Time Except Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles (While Charging) Tow Away Zone California Vehicle Code section 22511 Unauthorized vehicles not displaying valid zero-emission vehicle decal identifications will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at (address) or by calling nnn-nnn-nnnn