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Committee votes 6–1 to make north-side no-parking on Gilbert permanent near new Firefly Grove Park
Summary
The committee voted 6–1 to permanently prohibit parking along the north side of West Gilbert Avenue from 116th Street to 113th Street following heavy early use of the newly opened Firefly Grove Park and fire department requests for clear access.
After extended public comment from nearby residents and committee debate, the Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee voted 6–1 on June 17 to make permanent a no-parking zone on the north side of West Gilbert Avenue from 116th Street to 113th Street. The council had already placed temporary stakes after the park opened.
Staff originally requested a 90-day trial to assess traffic and parking while the park’s opening activity settled. Engineering and the fire department told committee members that initial congestion and parked cars on both sides of Gilbert hindered two-way flow and…
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