China News Service, September 8th. According to the US "World Journal" report, a few days ago, Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area updated the public health order. In addition to loosening the barbershops, merchants are also encouraged to apply for the Flex Street program. , I hope to simplify the application procedures, waive fees, and allow small businesses that temporarily do not allow indoor businesses to use sidewalks or parking spaces to carry out outdoor operations.
Several merchants in Chinatown said that the sidewalk space in Chinatown is too small and outdoor operations are unrealistic.
The A County Health Bureau stated that in order to help companies that only allow outdoor services such as nail art, non-medical massage, and skin care services to be reopened under the county health order, the government has waived all expenses and implemented a flexible street plan to simplify procedures and allow Restaurants and other businesses apply to operate on sidewalks, parking lanes, and parking lots.
According to the Axian Health Order, the flexible streets plan allows companies to expand permitted outdoor commercial activities in five ways.
For example, using sidewalks or parking lines, using driveways, using private parking or other private outdoor areas, selling on food trucks, trailers or trolleys, and operating on outdoor land owned by the city.
At present, A County does not allow restaurants to open outdoor operations, but the Auckland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce also makes adjustments according to the situation. Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm, a summer walking street plan is held at the entrance of the Fuxing Center on Chinatown 9th Street. The dining table and chairs allow guests to pack up and sit down to enjoy the food.
The owner of a barber shop in Chinatown said that considering the epidemic prevention requirements, customers cannot go directly to the haircut and must make an appointment.
This idea of allowing small businesses to operate outdoors is very good. Use the open outdoor space to place tables and chairs, encourage businesses to do business, and maintain social distance, which is good for epidemic prevention, but it is difficult to achieve.
He analyzed that the streets and sidewalks of Chinatown are very narrow. Whether it is a restaurant or a barber shop, putting out tables and chairs can easily block the sidewalks and traffic lines.
Secondly, the barber shop is a special industry, and it is easy to produce dandruff during haircuts. If there is a restaurant or snack shop nearby, the strong wind will affect the cooking or selling of nearby food. "Just do business on your own, but hurt the interests of other businesses. I can't do it either."
Mr. Zhao, the owner of a restaurant on 8th Street, also believes that the idea of outdoor operation is unrealistic. In addition to the narrow sidewalk, placing tables and chairs on the driveway will not only block traffic, but also prone to traffic accidents.
(Liu Xianjin)