ON PRESIDENT STREET. REPORTER: THE ACTUAL INTERSECTION IS AT THE END OF THE JFX AND PRESIDENTS STREET. WHERE I AM AT PRESENT LUMBAR YOU CONCEIVE MY SHOULDER THERE ARE SOME FOLKS THAT SHOWED UP TO TRY TO DO SOME SQUEEGEEING RIGHT THERE. THAT IS OFF LIMITS. THERE TRYING TO MAKE SOME MONEY RIGHT THERE. >> I AM HAPPY. I HOPE THEY GET OFF THE STREETS. THEY REALLY NEED TO BE OFF THE STREETS. REPORTER: SQUEEGEEING IS NOW PROHIBITED AT THESE SEVEN BUSY INTERSECTIONS. AND SIGNS ARE UP TELLING WORKERS VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT. DR. ANDREY BUNDLEY THE DIRECTOR OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE ENGAGEMENT ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF HIS TEAM WERE VISIBLE AT THE INTERSECTIONS TUESDAY. >> WE CAN LOOK AHEAD, AND WE KNOW THAT IT IS NOT CAN DO IT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. SOMETIMES ADULTS HAVE TO HELP THEM SEE THAT. WE HELP THEM SEE IT AND SAY LISTEN TO US NOW. COME WITH US. WE HAVE SOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU. REPORTER: TERRY FORD HAD BUNDLEY’S TEAM CAN FOLLOW UP. >> THIS IS APPLICATIONS. AN INITIATIVE TO GET THE KIDS FROM SQUEEGEEING TO DOING BETTER THINGS. JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, JOBS, FUTURE. >> WE EXPLAINED TO THEM, THAT TODAY, THIS BEING IN THE ROAD WAITS WOULD BE — WAYS WOULD BE ILLEGAL. WE PUT THEM IN A PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLACE. IF WE HAPPEN TO COME DOWN AND THE ROADWAYS, WE GOT THEM, IF THE GUIDANCE IS ENOUGH, THERE IS NO CITATION. REPORTER: THOSE WHO IGNORE THE NEW POLICY WILL GET A WARNING. REPEAT OFFENDERS WILL GET A WARNING AND A VISIT BY AN OUTREACH WORKER TO CONNECT THEM TO SUPPORT SERVICES. IF A SQUEEGEE WORKER IS FOUND ON THE CORNER A THIRD TIME, POLICE WILL ISSUE A CITATION. REPORTER: YOU’RE LOOKING AT LUMBAR AND PRESIDENT, NOT ONE OF THE ACTUAL INTERSECTIONS. THE INTERSECTION DOWN HERE JFX AND PRESIDENT STREET. THE SQUEEGEE WORKERS HAVE MOVED ONTO ANOTHER INTERSECTION THAT IS NOT ON THAT LIST. THEY ARE OUT HERE WORKING NOW. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE CITY IS GOING TO DO TO DEAL WITH THAT. ARE THEY GOING TO BAN IT ON EVERY CORNER? EVERY INTERSECTION? THAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN. REPORTING LIVE FRO
Squeegee ban takes effect at 7 busy Baltimore intersections, services offered
Mentors hit the streets to explain new rules to squeegee workers, offer services
Updated: 5:16 PM EST Jan 10, 2023
The mayor’s initiative to get squeegee workers off Baltimore streets started Tuesday, prohibiting squeegeeing at seven of the city’s busy intersections.| PDF: Read the squeegee planWhile 11 News didn’t see squeegee workers at the intersections on Tuesday, there were mentors looking out for them to explain the law. And, drivers with whom 11 News spoke were happy to see the absence of squeegee workers.”I’m happy. I hope they get off the streets. They don’t need to be on the streets,” said Kelsey Connley, a driver.There are signs now posted at the intersections, warning there’s no entering roadway except to use the crosswalk, and it explains that violators are subject to enforcement.Squeegeeing is no longer allowed at the following intersections.Wabash Avenue and Northern ParkwayMartin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Interstate 395Conway and Light streetsConway Street at Interstate 395President and Jones Falls ExpresswayMount Royal Avenue and North Avenue/ Jones Falls ExpresswaySinclair Lane and Moravia RoadAndrey Bundley, the director of the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement, along with members of his team, were visible at the intersections Tuesday.”These are the mentors, these are the individuals that care about our children, who have life experiences, individuals who can help them see ahead,” Bundley said. “So, we’re going to be out here at all of the corners where they are and continue to offer them opportunities.”| RELATED: Squeegee plan takes effect Tuesday, collaborative expects immediate resultsThe city is paying squeegee workers to participate in workforce development, assisting them with wraparound services and jobs.”We can look ahead and we know that squeegeeing is not going to do it for our young people, and sometimes, the adults have to help them see that. Later, we say. ‘Listen to us now. Come with us, we have some opportunities for you,'” Bundley said.Terry Ford, with the Peace Team, had outreach forms on hand so Bundley’s team can follow up.| RELATED: Squeegee Collaborative offers youth help with careers, personal development”This is just an application about initiatives to get the kids from squeegeeing to doing better things, like job readiness programs, jobs, things that will help their future,” Ford said.Those who ignore the new policy will be issued a warning. Repeat offenders will get a warning and a visit by an outreach worker to connect them to support services.Squeegee workers caught on the corner a third time will receive a citation from police.
The mayor’s initiative to get squeegee workers off Baltimore streets started Tuesday, prohibiting squeegeeing at seven of the city’s busy intersections.
| PDF: Read the squeegee plan
While 11 News didn’t see squeegee workers at the intersections on Tuesday, there were mentors looking out for them to explain the law. And, drivers with whom 11 News spoke were happy to see the absence of squeegee workers.
“I’m happy. I hope they get off the streets. They don’t need to be on the streets,” said Kelsey Connley, a driver.
There are signs now posted at the intersections, warning there’s no entering roadway except to use the crosswalk, and it explains that violators are subject to enforcement.
Squeegeeing is no longer allowed at the following intersections.
- Wabash Avenue and Northern Parkway
- Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Interstate 395
- Conway and Light streets
- Conway Street at Interstate 395
- President and Jones Falls Expressway
- Mount Royal Avenue and North Avenue/ Jones Falls Expressway
- Sinclair Lane and Moravia Road
Andrey Bundley, the director of the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement, along with members of his team, were visible at the intersections Tuesday.
“These are the mentors, these are the individuals that care about our children, who have life experiences, individuals who can help them see ahead,” Bundley said. “So, we’re going to be out here at all of the corners where they are and continue to offer them opportunities.”
| RELATED: Squeegee plan takes effect Tuesday, collaborative expects immediate results
The city is paying squeegee workers to participate in workforce development, assisting them with wraparound services and jobs.
“We can look ahead and we know that squeegeeing is not going to do it for our young people, and sometimes, the adults have to help them see that. Later, we say. ‘Listen to us now. Come with us, we have some opportunities for you,'” Bundley said.
Terry Ford, with the Peace Team, had outreach forms on hand so Bundley’s team can follow up.
| RELATED: Squeegee Collaborative offers youth help with careers, personal development
“This is just an application about initiatives to get the kids from squeegeeing to doing better things, like job readiness programs, jobs, things that will help their future,” Ford said.
Those who ignore the new policy will be issued a warning. Repeat offenders will get a warning and a visit by an outreach worker to connect them to support services.
Squeegee workers caught on the corner a third time will receive a citation from police.
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