City of Grand Rapids issued the following announcement on Oct. 29.
It’s that time of the year again: Seasonal parking rules are coming to a street near you. Odd-even and same-side parking restrictions start Friday, Nov. 1.
That’s so City crews can clear roads of leaves and other tree debris over the next six weeks and so you and City service and emergency vehicles can safely travel neighborhood streets during the winter.
Odd-even and same-side parking restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1 of each year, regardless of whether there’s snow. The restrictions are in effect until 11:59 p.m. April 1 of the following year. Streets with restrictions have odd-even or same-side parking signs posted. Check out a map of the streets HERE.
Odd-even parking restrictions mean that on each even numbered day starting at 1 a.m. and until 6 p.m., parking is prohibited on the odd numbered side of the street. On each odd numbered day starting at 1 a.m. and until 6 p.m., parking is prohibited on the even numbered side of the street. From 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day, parking is permitted on both sides of the street unless signs indicate otherwise.
Same-side parking restrictions require residents to park only on a designated side of the street from Nov. 1 to April 1. On some of the narrowest of streets, there may be no parking allowed.
Parking restrictions allow City street sweepers and snowplows easier access to neighborhood streets. They also help to keep one lane of traffic open and available for emergency and public service vehicles.
“We need the community’s help as we work to clear streets of leaves and other tree debris that naturally fall into the road,” said James Hurt, the City’s acting managing director of public services. “Following the parking restrictions allows us to effectively clean the streets and ensures we don’t have flooded streets this winter due to clogged catch basins.”
Reminder: It’s against City ordinance to rake leaves and place tree debris into the street. For information on City yard waste services, CLICK HERE.
Once snow has fallen, the parking restrictions allow City plows to easily navigate neighborhood streets to effectively clear snow.
“If you park on a restricted side of the street and the plows come through, your street won’t get completely plowed and your car may get buried in snow,” Hurt said. “That’s not fun for anyone.”
Vehicles parked in violation of these restrictions may be ticketed. The City begins enforcement of seasonal parking regulations whether there’s snow on the ground or not. To avoid a $20 parking ticket, drivers are encouraged to comply with the signs posted on the street where they’re parking.
Grand Rapids has about 90 miles of streets with odd-even parking and about 5 miles of streets with same-side parking.
For questions about the seasonal parking restrictions, call the City’s Customer Service Center at 616.456.3000.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Grand Rapids
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