Resident urges stronger enforcement of residential parking near ODU; missing one-way sign reported
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A resident near Old Dominion University told council that residential parking enforcement is inconsistent and that a missing one‑way sign at Parker Ave has gone unreplaced despite repeated Norfolk Cares requests.
A Norfolk resident asked the council to step up enforcement of residential parking rules near Old Dominion University and to replace a missing one‑way sign at Parker Avenue that he said has been missing since June. "I live right next to ODU… we have a one way sign on our street that's missing. I submitted 4 different requests to Norfolk Cares about it," said Travis Bostick.
Bostick said parking enforcement visits the neighborhood for short stints but the problem recurs at the start of the academic year when students and game-day traffic increase parking pressure. He said residents sometimes park on sidewalks and grass because enforcement lapses.
Council response and staff follow-up: Councilor Doyle acknowledged similar complaints from other streets near Old Dominion and directed the resident to speak with John Stevenson, identified in the meeting as the city's transit director, who was present in the room. "Why don't you go see Mister Stevenson," the mayor said.
No formal motion or ordinance was adopted; the matter was discussed as a public concern and council members directed staff follow-up.