REQUEST FOR LOADING ONLY ZONE Location: In front of Hollis Farmers Market, 192-08 Jamaica Avenue, Hollis, Queens, NY 11423 Dear NYC Department of Transportation, We respectfully request that NYC DOT consider converting approximately 60–70 feet of the existing metered parking directly in front of our grocery store into a “LOADING ONLY” zone. Hollis Farmers Market will serve the surrounding community as a neighborhood supermarket and fresh-food market. Customers will frequently need short-term curb access to pick up groceries, load heavy or multiple shopping bags, assist elderly customers and families, and enter or exit vehicles safely. A designated Loading Only area would also provide short-term access for delivery vans and other vehicles actively loading or unloading. Without an appropriate loading area, vehicles may need to double-park on Jamaica Avenue while customers are loading purchases, which could interfere with traffic and create safety concerns. We are not requesting private or reserved parking for the business. We are requesting a public Loading Only curb regulation that would remain available to the public in accordance with NYC DOT rules. We respectfully ask NYC DOT to evaluate the location and consider: • Approximately 60–70 feet of Loading Only curb space • Directly in front of the grocery store • Loading/unloading access during daytime business hours • Regular metered parking outside the designated loading hours, if feasible We believe this change would improve curb management, reduce double-parking, and provide safer and more convenient access for customers and businesses along Jamaica Avenue. Thank you for your consideration. Hollisfarmers@gmail.com Hollis Farmers Market 192-08 Jamaica Avenue Hollis, Queens, NY 11423



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