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Bath Council adopts ordinance designating Elm Street one-way after resident raises safety concerns
Summary
Borough Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance #2026-740 designating Elm Street one-way eastbound between Broad and Wolf streets after a public hearing where a nearby resident voiced concerns about roadway width and potential traffic impacts.
Bath Borough Council adopted Ordinance #2026-740 on Feb. 9, 2026, to designate Elm Street one-way eastbound from Broad Street to Wolf Street.
Council President Frank J. Hesch opened a public hearing on the proposal and invited residents to speak. Robert Kerns of 517 Elm Street told the council he was concerned about converting the narrow roadway to a one-way street because his daughter’s house sits close to the pavement edge and he expects additional homes in the area to increase traffic and safety risks. Hesch said the ordinance and its origins were reviewed by the borough engineer's office before the hearing.
After hearing no other public comment, the council closed the hearing and adopted the ordinance by roll call vote. The roll call recorded unanimous approval: Katie Yost, Lauren Bullsnake, Darrin Heckman, Samantha Angst, Jim Lisiecki, Manny Mirabito and Frank J. Hesch voted yes (7-0). The minutes do not specify an effective date or implementation steps such as signage or enforcement timing.
Why it matters: The change alters local traffic patterns on a short residential block and responds to engineering review and council direction. Residents who raised safety concerns will have the council's recorded vote and the ordinance number for follow-up. The minutes do not indicate any accompanying traffic-calming measures or a timetable for installing signage; those details will depend on subsequent department actions.
The council took no additional action on related street changes during the meeting.
