At the May 19 Wooster City Council meeting a resident described repeated safety problems on Cedar Lane, including vehicles parked along the curving, uphill street that block sightlines and force drivers to back into oncoming traffic.

“I have to back out into oncoming traffic. I thought almost got hit I don't know how many times just coming out of my driveway,” the speaker, who identified herself in the meeting as Patty Dillon, said. She said the street has become congested with cars belonging to residents and renters and that some vehicles—including, she said, a pontoon boat—have been parked in ways that worsen sightline and access issues.

Councilors and staff advised the resident to submit the matter to the city's Traffic Commission for formal review. The mayor noted the Traffic Commission includes the city engineer (traffic engineering responsibilities), the assistant police chief and the city maintenance manager, plus community members; staff said they would look up the parking‑sign history for Cedar Lane. Council members also suggested reporting current obstructive or illegally parked vehicles to the police department so enforcement can address immediate hazards such as vehicles blocking driveways or boats left on the street.

No formal action was taken by council at the meeting; staff said they would provide the resident with information about the Traffic Commission process and review posted signage and past changes to the street’s parking rules.