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Wauwatosa committee approves permanent no-parking on north side of Gilbert near Firefly Grove after residents raise safety concerns
Summary
The Transportation Affairs Committee voted 6-1 to prohibit parking on the north side of West Gilbert Avenue from 116th to 113th Street after residents and emergency services warned traffic and parking since the opening of Firefly Grove Park have blocked driveways and complicated emergency access.
A Wauwatosa aldermanic committee voted 6-1 on Tuesday to prohibit parking on the north side of West Gilbert Avenue from 116th Street to 113th Street, making a temporary restriction permanent after weeks of heavy use following the May opening of Firefly Grove Park.
Committee members said the action was aimed at preserving two-way traffic and emergency access on a stretch where park visitors had parked on both sides of the road. The committee adopted the change after extended public comment from neighbors who said the street frequently fills with vehicles during peak park hours.
The change matters to nearby residents because several told the committee parked…
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