Wrong-way parking prohibition
Summary
The city proposed banning parking on the wrong side of the street or facing against traffic. Drivers who back into or nose-in park against traffic flow on city streets could face citations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Drivers and pedestrians who benefit from predictable traffic flow and safer streets.
Residents who habitually park facing against traffic could be cited.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council - Jun 8, 2026
The city now bans parking facing against the flow of traffic. Drivers who back into spaces facing oncoming traffic on city streets could be cited.
Common Council - May 26, 2026
The city proposed banning parking on the wrong side of the street or facing against traffic. Drivers who back into or nose-in park against traffic flow on city streets could face citations.
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