The Department of Public Works has been meeting with representatives of Edmunds' school parents, school administrators, and community members to discuss improvements for the mid-block crossing and parking along Main and Union Streets at Edmunds Elementary and Middle Schools.
On August 31, 2011, short-term improvements will begin with a 30-day pilot parking test on Main and Union Streets. This is being initiated under Chapter 20 Article 3(c) of the City Ordinance, which limits the pilot to no more than 30 calendar days. At their September 28, 2011, meeting, the Public Works Commission will determine the final parking configuration.
The pilot parking changes will include:
- Replacing the metered diagonal parking on the north side of Main Street with metered parallel parking;
- Adding time-restricted parallel parking on the south side of Main Street. These will be accessible during school drop off / pickup hours.
- Relocating the bus drop off / pickup location to Union Street, north of the Edmunds driveway.
- Converting the schools' horseshoe driveway to one-way eastbound.
Click here to view a map of the parking pilot changes.
In addition to these short term improvements, long-term improvements are being pursued for relocation of the mid-block crosswalk.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Please let us know how this parking change has impacted you. All comments are welcome and important for staff to develop final recommendations. In addition to contacting us, please consider attending the Public Works Commission meeting at 6 pm in Contois Auditorium on September 28, 2011.
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