Committee approves 'no parking in alley' sign on Alley 71 near Porter and Frederick to address driveway obstruction

The Buildings and Grounds Committee approved a request Oct. 6 to install a “no parking in alley” sign on Alley 71 near Porter Avenue and East Broadway/Frederick Street after residents reported recurring parking that impeded alley travel.

Alder Wooderson said residents asked for the sign after repeated parking in the alley hindered travel and limited enforcement effectiveness. City staff noted Wisconsin statute language that prohibits stopping or leaving a vehicle that obstructs travel; the sign will help police issue citations when the violation occurs.

One committee member said residents should also record license plates when violations occur to assist police; the motion to post the sign carried unanimously.

Outcome: committee approved signage; staff will install the standard alley no-parking sign and notify neighborhood enforcement resources.

Context: staff said they do post signs in some alleys but not all; the addition brings Alley 71 into the signed set to ease enforcement.