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Mobility committee sends East Hickory parking pitch to council after split discussion on costs and safety

3558521 · May 28, 2025
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Summary

The Mobility Committee voted to forward a two‑minute pitch asking staff to investigate converting East Hickory Street from back‑in (reverse) parking to traditional head‑in parking. Staff told the committee converting the street would carry a substantial price tag and recommended no change absent funding; members were divided on whether the city

The Mobility Committee voted May 20 to forward a petition from a two‑minute pitch asking staff to investigate converting East Hickory Street from back‑in parking to traditional head‑in (front‑in) parking and to send the matter to City Council for further consideration.

Farhan ****, deputy director of Transportation Services, summarized staff analysis and three options developed after a comprehensive traffic operations and safety audit. He told the committee the configuration of back‑in parking on East Hickory was completed as part of a 2014 capital project with an approximate expenditure of $3,200,000. Staff said three options were: (1) pursue aggressive targeted enforcement to…

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