Share Your Big Idea (or Comment)

Idea:

A reliable shuttle service on Hebron Rd would help people living near Church St. That will cut down on traffic into town.

Staff Feedback:

Your idea will be shared with our traffic & parking consultants as well as elected officials via a monthly report on ideas generated.

Idea:

While we are looking parking options and brining more pedestrians into town, I feel we need to look at installing sidewalks on 3rd St

Your suggestion will be shared with our traffic & parking consultants as well as our public works department.

Idea:

Maybe set aside a few blocks of parking just for golf carts. They take up less space than cars.

Idea:

For the past decade, our residential areas have suffered from a constant stream of demolitions and construction, resulting in noise and parking problems, as well as conversion of our neighborhoods from middle class Delmarva beach paradise to upscale McMansion clusters. Give us a break!

Staff Feedback:

Thank you for your comment. We will share it with commissioners via a monthly report as well as with our traffic & parking study consultant.

Idea:

Actually have employees/committee members that walk the town, know the shops, participate in activities so they can sea the issues first han[d]

Staff Feedback:

Thank you for your comment. Please know that city staffers and elected and appointed officials do frequently get out on foot in the community.

Idea:

Providing a shuttle service that will serve the areas between Rt 1/Canal and the Beaches/Downtown. A lot of downtown parking congestion is caused by people living within the city limits but just a LITTLE too far to walk to/from the beaches/downtown areas multiple times a day. This would help free up parking for others.

Staff Feedback:

Thank you for your suggestion. We will share it with our parking study consultant as well as elected officials via a monthly report on ideas generated through Reach Out Rehoboth.

Idea:

It would be great to have a trash deposit for those of us not generally here on trash pickup days.

Staff Feedback:

I checked with the public works director to see if the city has such a service - we do not. Apparently, offering such a service requires meeting many solid waste regulations.

Perhaps a neighbor would be willing to assist? The city offers a valet service for an additional annual charge; private services also are available.

While the city doesn't accept dropped-off trash, it does allow residents to drop off recycling and yard waste at at 37540 Oyster House Road. Hours are 9 am-1 pm Monday, Friday, and Saturday. Proof of city residence or a current city business license must be provided.

Idea:

This is a simple fix and would be appreciated by all dog owners and residents. It's frustrating as a home owner when others leave their dog waste in a trash can that belongs to a city resident. Those 95 gallon cans are hard enough to clean without dog waste stuck to the bottom.

Staff feedback:

As you may know, the city installed three additional dog waste stations and bins - in Grove Park and around Lake Gerar - this year. Your suggestion has been shared with staff members responsible for public works and parks and recreation.

Idea:

Make beach tags mandatory for individuals using the beach; residents and tourists must pay for a seasonal, monthly, weekly or daily beach tags. With the increase of traffic on the sandy part of RB, there's more trash and debris left behind, plus an increase of use in the public facilities, i.e. water. Beach tags will help alleviate expenses and help curb the crowds.

Staff feedback:

Thank you for the suggestion. Your idea has been shared with elected officials.

Idea/Comment:

Sharrows are little understood by cyclists and drivers which results in a serious safety problem and slowing traffic flow.