Residents demand action as parking crisis escalates
August 17, 2024 | Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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During a recent council meeting, residents voiced significant concerns regarding local traffic safety and parking regulations that have impacted their daily lives and businesses.
Charlene Thorpe, a resident of Orchard Avenue, expressed her worries about the increasing traffic on her street, which she described as having become an \"expressway.\" Thorpe highlighted the dangers posed to children and seniors and requested the installation of a speed hump to help mitigate speeding and improve safety for pedestrians. The borough manager, Ralph Cave, assured her that traffic studies would be conducted and that someone would follow up with her regarding her request.
Another resident, Pamela Thornton, raised an urgent issue regarding parking restrictions for her commercial vehicle. Thornton, who has operated her business for 14 years, was informed that she could no longer park her truck in a nearby lot due to an ordinance prohibiting commercial vehicles from overnight parking. She expressed frustration over the short notice given to find alternative parking and questioned the enforcement of an ordinance that she believed had not been actively applied for years. The council clarified that the ordinance had been in place for over 20 years but had not been enforced consistently, leading to confusion among business owners like Thornton.
The council acknowledged the need to balance parking regulations with the safety and convenience of residents and businesses. They emphasized that while they understand the challenges faced by Thornton, the enforcement of parking regulations is necessary to ensure the safety of the community. The borough manager suggested that the police chief could explore potential solutions for Thornton's parking dilemma, although no immediate alternatives were provided.
The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges in the borough regarding traffic safety and the enforcement of parking regulations, reflecting the need for continued dialogue between residents and local government to address these pressing issues.
Charlene Thorpe, a resident of Orchard Avenue, expressed her worries about the increasing traffic on her street, which she described as having become an \"expressway.\" Thorpe highlighted the dangers posed to children and seniors and requested the installation of a speed hump to help mitigate speeding and improve safety for pedestrians. The borough manager, Ralph Cave, assured her that traffic studies would be conducted and that someone would follow up with her regarding her request.
Another resident, Pamela Thornton, raised an urgent issue regarding parking restrictions for her commercial vehicle. Thornton, who has operated her business for 14 years, was informed that she could no longer park her truck in a nearby lot due to an ordinance prohibiting commercial vehicles from overnight parking. She expressed frustration over the short notice given to find alternative parking and questioned the enforcement of an ordinance that she believed had not been actively applied for years. The council clarified that the ordinance had been in place for over 20 years but had not been enforced consistently, leading to confusion among business owners like Thornton.
The council acknowledged the need to balance parking regulations with the safety and convenience of residents and businesses. They emphasized that while they understand the challenges faced by Thornton, the enforcement of parking regulations is necessary to ensure the safety of the community. The borough manager suggested that the police chief could explore potential solutions for Thornton's parking dilemma, although no immediate alternatives were provided.
The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges in the borough regarding traffic safety and the enforcement of parking regulations, reflecting the need for continued dialogue between residents and local government to address these pressing issues.
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