Asbury Park City Council has taken a significant step towards enhancing local transportation safety with the adoption of Ordinance 2024-32 during their meeting on December 23, 2024. This ordinance, recommended by the parking committee, introduces several key changes aimed at improving the city's transportation network as it prepares for 2025.

Director of Transportation James Banana outlined the ordinance's main components, which include making Wynne Street a one-way northbound road to alleviate issues with narrow passageways that have led to complaints from residents about vehicles encroaching on their properties. Additionally, the ordinance will implement no-parking regulations on one side of Bangs Avenue to prevent potential sidewalk incidents, particularly near the church at the intersection with Prospect Avenue.

Another crucial aspect of the ordinance is the formal establishment of temporary loading zones that have been in use but lacked official ordinance backing. This change is expected to enhance enforcement and ensure that these zones are utilized effectively by delivery trucks, which have expressed support for their presence.

The council unanimously approved the ordinance after a brief public hearing, reflecting a collective commitment to improving safety and accessibility in Asbury Park. The implementation of these changes is anticipated to foster a more organized and safer transportation environment for both residents and visitors alike.