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Consideration of request from Engineering Division to prohibit parking on the south side of Michigan Street from 60th Street to the East City Limit following the completion of a 60-day trial
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department:
Department of Public Works - Engineering Division
A. Issue
On-street parking during events at American Family Field impacts travel and access along Michigan Street
B. Background/Options
Parking is currently allowed along Michigan Street from 60th Street to the East City Limit. Michigan Street is 24-feet wide. Nearby business(es) offer shuttle services to/from events at American Family Field. When this happens, Michigan Street is parked on both sides of the street, resulting in a narrow 8-foot wide travel lane for two-way traffic. Access to residential driveways is also greatly diminished.
Staff was forwarded a resident request to prohibit parking on one side of the street during Brewers games, as well as for a period of time before and after games, due to the restrictive street environment.
On May 14th, staff recommended a one-hour parking restriction from noon to 9:00pm on the south side of Michigan Street from 60th Street to the East City Limit. Ultimately, the Transportation Affairs Committee approved a 60-day trial to fully prohibit parking on the south side of Michigan Street east of 60th Street. The 60-day trial period has ended. Staff is recommending the parking changes from the trial be made permanent.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
NA
D. Fiscal Impact
Minor expenses for the installation of signs. The existing sign budget will accommodate these expenses.
E. Recommendation
Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to prohibit parking on the south side of Michigan Street from 60th Street to the East City Limit
Location of Proposed Parking Restrictions
Michigan Street, 60th Street to East City Limit
