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Traffic commission votes to ask council to bar street parking on declared red-flag days
Summary
The Rolling Hills Estates Traffic Commission on July 24 voted to recommend the City Council consider an ordinance to prohibit street parking on days designated as "red flag" by fire/weather authorities to keep evacuation routes clear.
The Rolling Hills Estates Traffic Commission on July 24 voted to recommend the City Council consider an ordinance that would prohibit street parking on days officially declared as red flag days by fire or weather authorities.
Christian (city staff) summarized a staff report and the commission’s earlier discussion of Los Angeles’ red-flag parking approach, saying the measure is “not meant to be a punitive thing. This is really focused around safety during an emergent event.” Commissioner Charlie moved that the commission ask the council to pursue an ordinance “excluding street parking on red flag days.” The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: Commission members and residents said parked vehicles on narrow streets and roadside easements can block access for fire apparatus and…
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