The following article excerpt is from our content sharing partner, FairfaxNews.com.
It’s the holiday season and the malls are crowded. Parking spots, especially those close to entrances, are at a premium – even more so for people with a handicapped.
So, Fairfax County officials are trying a new idea to keep those accessible spots free for those who really need them. They’re calling it “empathy parking.” Signs saying “Think of Me, Park Legally” are being placed under the standard ADA accessible parking signs.
It’s a project of the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging and the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board.
Read more at FairfaxNews.com
Photo via Fairfax County
Recent Stories
Fog shrouds Capital One Center in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Early Voting Underway for Congressional Races — Fairfax County opened three early voting sites on Friday (May 3)…
Bike to Work day pit stop at Fairfax County Government Center (courtesy of Fairfax County) Local morning commuters can save on gas and win a free t-shirt when Bike to…
Larkin Gross celebrates sinking a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Professional Championship at PGA Frisco on May 1, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (courtesy…
A D.C. developer is officially scuttling plans for City View, an office high-rise once expected to break ground near Tysons Galleria a decade ago. Four Points has asked Fairfax County…
