Number
060100
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. D’AMATO
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to parking of vehicles for periods exceeding 24 hours.
Sections
s. 101-27-1.5 cr
Analysis
This ordinance creates a pilot program to test the efficacy of procedures to suspend the 24-hour restriction upon highways designated for 2-sided, night parking.
The pilot area is identified as those streets within the city of Milwaukee that are within the rectangle bounded by and including N. Jefferson St., E. Pleasant St., East Ogden St. and N. Franklin Pl. Blocks included in the pilot area are:
500-1199 E. Pleasant St.
500-1199 E. Lyon St.
500-1199 E. Ogden St.
1400-1599 N. Jefferson St.
1500-1599 N. Jackson St.
1400-1599 N. Van Buren St.
1400-1599 N. Cass St.
1400-1599 N. Marshall St.
1400-1599 N. Astor St.
1400-1599 N. Humboldt Ave.
1400-1599 N. Franklin Pl.
During the course of the pilot program, vehicles will not be permitted to remain standing in one place on highways in the pilot area for more than 5 days consecutively. All other parking restrictions and parking permit requirements shall remain in effect in the pilot area including hourly restrictions and parking prohibitions.
The pilot program will be in effect until December 1, 2007 excluding the period of December 1, 2006 through March 1, 2007. Prior to the conclusion of the program, the commissioner of public works will provide a report to the common council relating to the efficacy and impact of the program and making recommendations.
Body
Whereas, Residents of areas in which 2-sided night parking is allowed are often employed within walking distance of their homes; and
Whereas, Residents who are otherwise permitted to park overnight and throughout the day in their neighborhoods are currently required to move their vehicles to another parking place on the street before the expiration of 24 hours; and
Whereas, Moving parked vehicles to other on-street locations to comply with the 24-hour parking restriction does not reduce parking congestion, but does increase traffic and vehicle emissions; and
Whereas, Encouragement of transportation alternatives including walking, bicycling and mass transit, is beneficial to the City of Milwaukee, promotes a healthier urban environment and contributes to the well-being of its citizens; now, therefore
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 101-27-1.5 of the code is created to read:
101-27. All Night Parking.
1.5. EXCEPTION; PILOT PROGRAM. The restriction provided in sub. 1-a shall be suspended through November 30, 2007, except for the period December 1, 2006, through March 1, 2007, inclusive, for purposes of a pilot program to be conducted within the area bounded by and including N. Jefferson St., E. Pleasant St., East Ogden St. and N. Franklin Pl. No vehicle shall be permitted to stand in one place on a highway in the pilot program area for more than 5 days consecutively during the course of the program. All other parking restrictions and parking permit requirements currently in force or which may be enacted shall remain in effect in the pilot program area. The commissioner of public works shall provide a report to the common council prior to the conclusion of the pilot program concerning the efficacy of the program and its impact on parking enforcement procedures together with recommendations.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB06157-2
RLW
6/15/2006