Safety Concerns May Take Some Parking Away In Summit

SUMMIT, NJ — Parking may no longer be allowed in a few areas of the community thanks to a new ordinance introduced by Summit Common Council.

On Tuesday night, Councilmember Jamel Boyer presented Ordinance 12303 that would amend the parking code for the city. The motion comes after recommendations from both the Summit Police Department and the Department of Community Service.

"Safety, visibility, and traffic flow have been ongoing concerns," added Boyer.

The following areas would be affected:

• Along the north side of Bedford Road from the west property line of 22 Bedford Rd. to Morris Avenue
• Along the south side of Broad Street from Ashwood Avenue to Park Avenue
• Along the east side of New England Avenue, between the parking lot for Christ Church to the driveway for 59 New England Ave. One parking space north and south of both driveways will also be prohibited.
• Along the south side of Weaver Street between the exit from Summit High School to the driveway for 46 Weaver St.

The introduction was unanimously approved and moves to a hearing on Dec. 16.

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