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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE ON BURR STREET BETWEEN FORT HALE ROAD AND HALL STREET.
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WHEREAS, residents in the area have submitted a petition requesting a Residential Parking Zone on Burr Street between Fort Hale Road and Hall Street;
WHEREAS, demand for parking has increased significantly with the Tweed New Haven Airport expansion plans and high volume of air traffic;
WHEREAS, motor vehicles are often left for extended periods of time leaving residents with little or no parking for themselves or visitors;
WHEREAS, safety is a major concern during evening hours residents may not find adequate parking nearby and are required to walk longer distances;
WHEREAS, children getting on and off school buses are trying to avoid a dangerous situation; and
WHEREAS, parked vehicles often leave behind a considerable amount of trash, creating an unsightly and unhygienic environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Alders that a Residential Parking Zone be and hereby is established on Burr Street between Fort Hale Road and Hall Street, and the Department of Transportation, Traffic, and Parking is directed to process the appropriate documents for submission to the New Haven Traffic Authority.