During a recent government meeting, traffic engineering took center stage as officials discussed several key ordinances aimed at improving local traffic management and parking regulations.

Jen Wong presented the first item on the agenda, Ordinance 2460, which seeks to designate the intersection of Van Forest Street and Morris Street as a stop-controlled intersection. Currently, Van Forest operates as a one-way street heading north, but transitions to a two-way street at Morris. The ordinance aims to enhance safety by implementing stop control at this intersection, which currently lacks such measures.

The meeting also addressed Ordinance 2462, concerning reserved parking. This ordinance includes addresses that were previously reviewed and approved during a committee meeting on June 12. Additionally, Ordinance 2463 was introduced to extend parking zone 2 to encompass Newark Avenue between Senate Place and Tonale Avenue, a request made by Councilman Busciano's office.

Another significant discussion involved Ordinance 2461, which proposes the removal of limited duration parking along Mallory Avenue at Williams, specifically in front of Carmine's. In its place, a resolution (Resolution 24572) was introduced to establish a loading zone operational from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Council members expressed concerns about the current state of street closures, with one member, Paul Russo, highlighting that too many streets are being closed simultaneously, indicating a need for better coordination in traffic management efforts.

These discussions reflect ongoing efforts by local officials to enhance traffic safety and improve parking regulations in the community.