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Proposal would loosen parking rules on Glenwood South

Raleigh's Law and Public Safety committee recommended approval of a signage change on Glenwood South that will allow parking at all hours on Glenwood Avenue from Tucker Street to Hillsborough Street.

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Raleigh pitching eye on Glenwood South
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Chris Tepedino / Raleigh Public Record

Raleigh’s Law and Public Safety committee recommended approval of a signage change on Glenwood South that will allow parking at all hours on Glenwood Avenue from Tucker Street to Hillsborough Street.

The decision, which was by a unanimous 3-0 vote from Councilors Mary-Ann Baldwin, Wayne Maiorano and John Odom, came after discussion about how the parking restrictions were impeding pedestrian safety and causing a loss of revenue to businesses along that portion of Glenwood Avenue.

A representative from the Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative, Jim Belt, spoke at the committee meeting. He said that parked cars, which hadn’t been allowed during peak traffic hours, made pedestrians feel safe, as other drivers would slow down so as to not hit the cars, adding to the perception of safety of walkers and bicyclists.

The subject of traffic during the peak hours of 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. caused much discussion among councilors and staff.

Jed Niffenegger, a traffic engineer from the city, showed Glenwood Avenue on a map and detailed the levels of traffic each intersection of the street received.

“Predominantly, all the issues are caused by the Peace [St.]-Glenwood [Ave.] intersection,” Niffenegger said.

With the motion, the area on Glenwood Avenue from Peace Street to Tucker Street would still be restricted during peak traffic hours. Staff was instructed to come back with an evaluation of the effects of the change.

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