As a parent and community associate at P.S./I.S. 268Q, I've experienced the persistent struggle to secure parking for work and school events. This issue is not only personal to me but resonates with many parents, teachers, staff members, and neighbors who have voiced similar frustrations. The current street sweeping schedules make it almost impossible to find legal parking spots near the school, creating a whirlwind of inconvenience for everyone within our community.

The problem extends beyond just inconvenience. Each day, parents and staff are forced to either pay for parking or risk receiving tickets due to the inappropriate timing of street sweeping hours. This situation financially strains the families and employees who support P.S./I.S. 268Q, contributing to an unhappy school environment.

Statistics have shown that the parking and traffic situation tends to improve significantly when street cleaning schedules are adjusted to less disruptive hours. According to various city planning reports, similar schedule changes have eased parking woes in various neighborhoods. Adjusting the sweeping hours to either early mornings before school hours or late afternoons after school can provide the much-needed relief to our community by freeing up parking spots at crucial times.

We are appealing to local government officials to review and amend the current street sweeping schedule surrounding P.S./I.S. 268Q. By making this change, we can create a harmonious balance that supports our children's education and eases the day-to-day pressures for parents, teachers, and residents alike.

Together, as a community, we can demand the solutions we desperately need. Please join us in signing this petition to call for action and support our school by making street sweeping schedules more accommodating to school hours. Sign now to help make a difference!