Residents push Narberth committee for fixes on 200 block of Price Avenue amid safety concerns

Residents of the 200 block of Price Avenue told the Narberth Borough Public Health and Safety Committee they are worried about sight lines from driveways, vehicle speeds and pedestrian safety, and urged the committee to pursue measures to reduce danger on the block.

Committee chair summarized background: the block’s roadway width varies from about 27 to 30 feet, and an engineering review recommended restricting parking on one side of the street in the narrower section — generally between Essex Avenue and Montgomery Court — to allow vehicles to pass safely. Chair said resident emails and in-person comments submitted to the committee were overwhelmingly opposed to removing parking and instead favored alternatives such as converting the block to one-way traffic or installing speed…