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Consideration of request from Engineering Division for parking prohibitions at any time on the north side of Chestnut Street from Robertson Street to 143 feet west thereof and from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays on the south side of Chestnut Street from Robertson Street to 88 feet east thereof following the completion of a 90-day trial
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department
DPW - Engineering Division
A. Issue
On-street parking impacts turning movements and access at the dead end on Chestnut Street.
B. Background/Options
Parking is currently unrestricted on Chestnut Street. In July, the Transportation Affairs Committee approved a 90-day trial to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Chestnut Street from Robertson Street to 143 feet west thereof, and from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays on the south side of Chestnut Street from Robertson Street to 88 feet east thereof
The Committee may recall that Chestnut Street measures 25.5 feet curb-to-curb. When vehicles are parked on one or both sides of Chestnut Street near the dead end, there is insufficient space for turning movements, which limits access for garbage collection trucks, snow plows and other vehicles.
Engineering staff recommends making permanent the changes from the trial.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
N/A
D. Fiscal Impact
Minor expenses for the installation of signs. The existing sign budget will accommodate these expenses.
E. Recommendation
Direct staff to prepare for Common council an ordinance to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Chestnut Street from Robertson Street to 143 feet west thereof and from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays on the south side of Chestnut Street from Robertson Street to 88 feet east thereof.
Approximate Location of Proposed Parking Prohibitions
