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Commission moves to recommend removal of nine Loudoun Street parking spaces for fire access; referral to Town Council expected
Summary
Following discussion of blocked access for large emergency vehicles, commissioners moved and seconded a recommendation to remove nine parking spaces on Loudoun Street approaching King Street to improve firetruck access; the change will be forwarded to the Town Council for decision after stakeholder outreach.
The Traffic Commission debated requests to remove on‑street parking on Loudoun Street in the block approaching King Street after staff said blocked curbside parking can prevent fire apparatus from reaching certain locations.
Staff described a configuration where the first row of parking spaces approaches the corner and the narrow lane can prevent a fire truck from passing when cars are parked on both sides. “So that…
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