Residents question no-parking notices as police cite pedestrian-safety concerns

At the July 23 East Rockhill Township Board of Supervisors meeting several residents objected to a township no-parking notification that suggested residents notify police when guests temporarily park on the street.

Janis Rindone (12 Ridge Run Road) and Alicia Herbert (14 Blue Rock Drive) told the board they opposed the letter’s suggestion that residents alert police about guest parking. Chuck Weaver (47 Ridge Run Road) said he supported the notice and cited pedestrian-safety concerns in neighborhoods without sidewalks. Larry Wheatley said on-street parking sometimes prevents him from safely backing out of his driveway.

Pennridge Regional Police Chief Dickinson told the board that the township manager and police discussed recurring pedestrian-safety concerns raised at prior meetings; the notice was sent as a courtesy to remind residents of existing no-parking regulations and to minimize the need for officers to issue citations, he said. Manager Marianne Hart Morano told residents the township’s Code of Ordinance dates to 2000, that some no-parking signs may have been removed and recommended residents use the township website and sign up for news emails to stay informed.

Some residents asked for traffic-calming measures: Scott Parker asked for speed humps and other commenters suggested speed tables or different treatments for Stone Edge Road. The board said staff will review speed-hump requests within upcoming budget considerations. No formal change to the ordinance or new traffic-calming policy was approved at the meeting.

The board’s next regular meeting is Aug. 27, 2024, where residents can raise additional concerns or seek follow-up.