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Red Lion solicitor outlines broad traffic, parking and one‑way street changes
Summary
The borough solicitor presented multiple traffic and parking proposals including a 15 mph speed limit on Locust Lane, new one‑way street designations, targeted no‑parking zones and possible stop signs; council left several items for future work sessions and further staff review.
The Red Lion Borough solicitor and public safety committee presented a package of proposed changes to local traffic and parking rules at the June 9 council meeting, including a recommended 15 mph speed limit on Locust Lane and a set of proposed one‑way street conversions.
Solicitor Mike Craley told council that he is still reviewing Title 15 (motor vehicles and traffic) to ensure the borough’s ordinance language supports specific controls. He outlined options to change Locust Lane to a 15 mph limit from N. Franklin to Neff Street and to designate portions of Locust and Neff streets as one way to improve flow.
Council discussion ranged from engineering and enforcement concerns to neighborhood safety. Mark Holloway suggested residents call State Police for persistent problems and said he would email Grothey if needed; Cindy Barley urged using the public‑works mobile speed trailer on Franklin Street to calm traffic. A stop‑sign proposal at Franklin and Maple, raised by resident Jill Lutz during public comment, was left for additional review by Jeff and the safety committee.
The solicitor also identified multiple candidates for 'no parking' designations (including Locust Lane and portions of N. Franklin toward the social hall) and noted the municipal‑lot ordinance (Ordinance 924) incorrectly lists lot names and will need correction. Parking‑meter rates and whether to install meters on Franklin Street remain under discussion; resident presenter Joel Deutscher submitted a 34‑page analysis opposing meters and saying such systems can increase circling congestion.
Council took no final ordinance votes at the meeting, instead directing staff and the solicitor to refine the proposals and bring specific language, locations and cost estimates back for future action.
