Village Engineer’s Office Proposes 16 Additional Spaces in the CBD
February 6,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ,According to a Village Engineer’s office flyer that was distributed to Village Council members at Wednesday night’s meeting.16 additional CBD parking spaces could be created with minimal disruption.
EASTBQUND FRANKLIN AVENUE; South curb between Walnut and Cottage Streets. REMOVE “No Parking”~ADD 7 SPACES. (Same concept as in front of B.O.E. where metered parking already exists).
EAST RIDGEWOOD AVENUE: South curb at traffic light with North Maple Avenue. Reduce bus stop to 60 feet (conform to NJ Transit standard for near-side stop). ADD 2 SPACES.
HUDSON STREET: Add a parking box and ONE parking space.
GODWIN AVENUE: South curb. East of Pomander Walk around strip mall. ADD 3 SPACES
EAST RIDGEWOOD AVENUE: ADD ONE space in front of It’s Greek to Me.
NORTH BROAD STREET; ADD 2 SPACES. Taxi company can park north of the building.
Some readers note : If I recall correctly, the spaces along Franklin Avenue across from the Stop & Shop were previously proposed and ruled out due to safety concerns associated with the number of active driveways along that side of the street.
With respect to the proposed spot in front of It’s Greek to Me, how will a passenger(s) be discharged with those flower boxes sitting there?
Is NJ Transit okay with reducing the length of the bus stop in front of Arthur Groom/Ridgewood Running Company?
Godwin Avenue & Hudson Street – Will the line of sight distance be dangerously reduced for drivers pulling out of the adjacent parking lots?
Has the taxi company been informed about the proposed reduction in their on street parking?
“With respect to the proposed spot in front of It’s Greek to Me, how will a passenger(s) be discharged with those flower boxes sitting there?” Anything for Paulie the Greek the Mayor’s newest best friend.
Don’t we need some bike lanes on those streets.
Those freakin’ illegal stone barricades in front of Paulie’s Place should be removed. It is ridiculous that he got away with this illegal install. Also, it is unsafe for passengers to be let out at the corner just so someone can park next to a faux stone wwll.
Well maybe the Council will consider selling a parking space to the store and restaurant owners so they can park their Mercedes right in front of their places of business. Right Paul V.
This is a good proposal. I hope most if not all proposed extra spaces stand up to scrutiny and become additional parking for shoppers.
Why not a parking garage on Hudson street it is just about the center of town and a easy walk for shopping and dinner. Besides that parking lot is just one big eye sore.
What’s going to happen when everyone finds out that the “restored” spots are the ones that were taken away a few years back because of ADA standards and state rules for CBD intersections?
Who the hell is running this town……my god…….
“Who the hell is running this town……my god……” Your elected officials and their hand picked VM..
Great idea, 16 more cars with all of their passengers to help support businesses in the CBD. Just don’t let the quarters theft happen again !