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Middletown Public Works committee discusses handicap space, 2-hour parking removal and Franklin/Highland yield sign
Summary
The Middletown Public Works Committee reviewed a request for a handicap parking space on Linden Avenue, considered removing a 2-hour parking limit on Highland Avenue between Hanford and West Main, and agreed to refer a Franklin Street/Highland Avenue yield-sign review to committee.
The Middletown Public Works Committee on an evening meeting reviewed three traffic-related items: a request for a handicap parking space on Linden Avenue (address not specified in the record), a staff recommendation to remove a 2-hour parking restriction on the east side of Highland Avenue between Hanford and West Main, and concerns about a yield sign where Franklin Street meets Highland Avenue.
The committee’s discussion centered on practical issues for nearby residents and safety. A commissioner reported there was “no issue” with the handicap parking request and confirmed the resident holds a handicap permit. Alderman Kleiner asked, “Do they have a handicap permit?” and the commissioner replied, “Yes. They do.” Committee members indicated the request appeared straightforward because the residence lacks an on-site driveway.
On parking time limits, staff described an existing 2-hour restriction on Highland Avenue between Hanford and West Main, which they said may have been installed when doctors’ offices were located in the area. A resident at number 12 — speaking on behalf of number 10 — told the committee the time limit prevents them from parking in front of their home for more than two hours. Committee members said staff recommends removing the 2-hour restriction and opening the east side of Highland to the same parking rules as the rest of the street. One committee member said a staff member named Rick “may have a resolution ready” to effect that change.
A separate safety concern involved the intersection where Franklin Street meets Highland Avenue. Members reported a yield sign governs traffic coming up the hill from Franklin, and some constituents asked why that is a yield rather than a stop sign. Committee members discussed sight lines, the effect of snow and ice on stopping versus yielding, and the possibility of improving visibility by prohibiting parking near the corner. The committee agreed to ask staff to consult the police chief and to place the Franklin/Highland sign issue on the committee agenda for further study.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Lamine Green and carried by voice. No formal roll-call votes on the three traffic items were recorded in the transcript.
