Woodmere Way School Parking Restrictions

Supported the parking restriction ordinance on Woodmere Way, noting dangerous bottlenecks and traffic hazards caused by student parking during winter and throughout the school year.

Expressed strong support for limiting daytime parking on Woodmere Way to ensure emergency vehicle access and prevent blocked driveways.

Shared personal difficulties with guest parking, service vehicle access, and street congestion due to high school student parking.

Described dangerous near-misses and blocked stop signs caused by tight parking and cut-through traffic, asking the board to pass the ordinance.

Highlighted pedestrian safety hazards for young children on the street when cars are parked on both sides leaving no room to maneuver.

Noted that while temporary signs helped at the bottom of the street, residents further up worry about increased vehicle speeds if parking is restricted.

Shared 50 years of experience on the block regarding traffic volume, cut-through issues, and near-accidents at stop signs.