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Parking director reports license‑plate reader programming, kiosk rollout and Chapter 104 update
Summary
The borough parking director told the committee license‑plate reader (LPR) programming is finalized with installation planned for March, new kiosks and signage are being installed, kiosk payment minimums will be standardized and staff are preparing a consolidated Chapter 104 parking ordinance update for presentation in March.
The borough parking director reported progress on several operational projects, including license‑plate reader programming, kiosk installations, consolidated permit software and a proposed ordinance update.
The director said LPR programming proved more complicated than anticipated because of the borough’s permit system and multiple lot uses; programming is complete and installation is targeted for March. The director also said the borough consolidated several internal software systems as part of the work.
Kiosks have been installed on Gay Street and wayfinding signage has been placed across the borough, the director said, and public works will remove the temporary blue and yellow winter signs when weather allows. The director told the committee the borough will keep meters at handicap spaces for accessibility even where kiosks are installed. On payment minimums, the director said she has coordinated with Flowbird and the borough will standardize minimum purchase increments to 10–15 minutes across kiosk and mobile payment options.
The director said staff are preparing a consolidated update to Chapter 104 of the borough code (the parking ordinance) instead of making piecemeal amendments, and that she expects to present proposed changes to the committee in March. She also said borough staff have met with PennDOT about updated streetery (café bump‑out) permits and that PennDOT’s updated permit window differs slightly but could be accommodated when the borough maintains the pavement for plowing.
Committee members raised site‑distance and footprint concerns for curbside café platforms, particularly around Mercado and a nearby corner business (Kilwins); the director and public works said they will coordinate permit‑time windows and platform setbacks with building and housing staff and Merge, the borough’s wayfinding/branding partner.
No formal ordinance vote occurred at the meeting; the director invited public input on the Chapter 104 update prior to presentation to the full council.
