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Evaluation <br />• A parking study could be performed. <br />If the request is dealing with sightlines, a site <br />visit may be necessary and a sightline study <br />performed. <br />Permit parking could be implemented, however, <br />this requires approval from the neighborhood <br />citizens, including considerations for paying <br />for permits. This also increases administrative <br />time for the agency to manage distribution of <br />parking permits. <br />Impacts to local businesses should be <br />accounted for. <br />Things To Be Aware Of <br />• Citizens do not own the roadway in front of <br />their home, as it is a public space. A permit <br />situation could be worked out, but would <br />require full neighborhood participation. <br />• All signs require ongoing maintenance which <br />increases maintenance costs and staff time. <br />• Some communities implement parking <br />restrictions when nuisance parking (example: <br />local business parking takes over on -street <br />parking in residential areas, etc) is experienced. <br />These need to be addressed on a case by case <br />basis, typically involving a localized survey of <br />the neighborhood. <br />• Install parking restriction signs in a way <br />that is clear for drivers to understand and is <br />enforceable by law enforcement. <br />Alternative Implementation Options <br />• Encourage citizens to talk amongst their <br />neighbors to discuss issues. This may be best <br />facilitated with a neighborhood block party or <br />meeting. <br />• Depending on location, parking meters may be <br />applicable to solve parking turnover issues. <br />• Implement and even/odd parking program <br />aimed at ensuring vehicles are moved every <br />day. <br />• Overnight parking restrictions <br />• Winter parking restrictions <br />Education Tools <br />RESOURCES/FOOTNOTES <br />1. State Stature 169.34 <br />2. Blaine Traffic Management Plan — Page 19 <br />3. NCITE Neighborhood Traffic Control <br />Handbook Page 14-1; <br />4. City of Minneapolis Permit Parking <br />Program Information <br />5. City of St. Paul Permit Parking Program <br />Information <br />Addressing Citizen Requests For Traffic Safety Concerns 27 <br />