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Social Hall opening prompts parking, sight-line and enforcement concerns on Franklin Street
Summary
Council discussed traffic congestion and compromised sight triangles near the Franklin Street Social Hall, noting overflow parking to St. Paul’s and a planned spring traffic study; residents-only signage was proposed as a deterrent though enforcement is limited.
Council members discussed recurring traffic and parking impacts associated with the recently opened Franklin Street Social Hall. Evan Hiester noted blocked sight triangles at intersections (Maple, Cherry, N. Franklin, Locust and High Street) and said a traffic study is planned for spring; he suggested adding "Resident Parking Only" signs on North Franklin Street as a deterrent but acknowledged enforcement limitations.
Mark Holloway said some attendees are parking at St. Paul’s on First Avenue and walking to the Social Hall via Railroad Lane. Council compared the new Social Hall’s short-term popularity to prior congestion when Black Cap first opened. No enforcement changes or formal restrictions were adopted at the work session; the traffic study and further information will inform any future actions.
