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Consideration of request from Engineering Division for a 90-day trial of 15-minute parking restrictions on the east side of 70th Street from North Avenue to the alley south of North Avenue
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department:
DPW - Engineering Division
A. Issue
Illegal parking activities on 70th Street south of North Avenue.
B. Background/Options
Two-hour parking is provided from 9am to 6pm, except Sundays and legal holidays, along the east side of 70th Street from North Avenue to the alley south of North Avenue. Parking is prohibited south of the alley.
A Wingstop restaurant recently opened on the southeast corner of North Avenue and 70th Street. Wingstop relies on quick-in/quick-out service as well as third-party pick-up/delivery service. Staff has received complaints of double parking within the existing 2-hour parking zone, blocked driveways and alley, and other illegal parking activities. Wauwatosa parking checkers have increased parking enforcement in the area.
Staff recommends a 90-day trial of a 15-minute parking zone on the east side of 70th Street from North Avenue to the alley south of North Avenue to encourage quick turnover of parking stalls and reduce illegal parking on the block.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
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D. Fiscal Impact
Minor expenses for the installation of signs. The existing sign budget will accommodate these expenses.
E. Recommendation
Direct staff to initiate a 90-day trial of 15-minute parking restrictions on the east side of 70th Street from North Avenue to the alley south of North Avenue.
Approximate Location of Proposed Parking Trial