North Sycamore Street parking and pedestrian safety
Summary
Parking on both sides of Sycamore between Harrison and Cunningham has gotten dangerous, with kids crossing between cars. The police chief will be asked to review it and report back.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Modest costs for signage and possible curb painting, not yet estimated.
Kids and drivers on that block of Sycamore if parking restrictions are added.
Residents along the affected block who would lose on-street parking on the east side.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council - Aug 24, 2026
A councilor flagged confusing signage near a small park at Sycamore and South Street — a stop sign on one side and a yield on the other at a busy intersection. The police chief will review.
Board of Works and Safety - Aug 10, 2026
Chief Manley found a two-block stretch of North Sycamore with parking on both sides, poor sign visibility and lots of kids playing nearby. He wants no-parking extended on the east side plus caution signs. The board wants to see it firsthand before deciding — residents could lose street parking.
Board of Works and Safety - Jul 27, 2026
Parking on both sides of Sycamore between Harrison and Cunningham has gotten dangerous, with kids crossing between cars. The police chief will be asked to review it and report back.
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