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Township answers questions on jitney stops, emergency access and maintenance for proposed lanes
Summary
Officials said jitney stops would largely remain unchanged, that the borough may move a Parker stop to a side street to avoid conflict, and that the fire department supports fewer parked cars on Parker because it eases access; staff also said the town has small plows and vacuums that can clean behind bollards and that many storm grates were upgraded as part of earlier grants.
Residents asked how the proposal would affect public transit stops, deliveries and emergency access. DeLuca clarified that most Jitney stops would remain where they are but the Parker stop likely would be shifted around the corner or accommodated with road markings to avoid conflicts; he said "the Jitney will run. There'll be no change to the jitney."
On emergency access, DeLuca said the township has met with the fire department and that the department supported reducing obstructive on‑street parking because it improves response. Pat Downey added that some bollards are "manable" to allow heavy vehicles to cross if needed, and Paul Kittner said many catch basins already have bicycle‑safe grates from prior municipal aid projects. Town staff also described maintenance equipment (small plows and vacuum machines) that can operate behind flexible posts and clear leaves from protected lanes.
