Trailwood Hills Drive & Lineberry Drive have been No Parking zones for quite a while, however, a vicious cycle of violators lead to No Parking Tow-Away Zones this past April. Tickets are still being issued to abusers and motorists now have a safer intersection at Trailwood Drive and Lineberry Drive. The curvy Lineberry Drive has stayed clear of no-parking violators with the exception of a few landscapers and moving vans here and there.
The Trailwood Hills neighborhood got a new look this week, a number of streets in this neighborhood now have limited parking to one-side only. Many residents returning to their homes this week found the No Parking signs posted on Laural Falls Lanes, Appalachian Drive, and Beach Cap Court, and parts of Trailwood Hills Drive (near the intersection of Lineberry Drive). A number of no parking tickets were issued to violators on Saturday morning, December 15, 2007.
The Trailwood Hills HOA requested the changes to increase the safety for the entire neighborhood and Raleigh City Council approved the proposal submitted by various city departments, including an evaluation performed by the Fire Department: “Parking on both sides of the street will prohibit access on these streets by emergency apparatus when meeting other vehicles head on. Parking only on one side may still affect fire ladder company operations. It is advised to prohibit parking at least on one side of this street and preferably both sides of each street as the minimum unobstructed width required in the NC Fire Code is 20 feet.”
Spurred by an influx of additional cars in this family neighborhood, some homes boasting 6-8 vehicles flooding the streets others choosing to convert their garages to semi-living space, the HOA has been looking for solutions when residents had trouble getting down their streets in their own vehicles on a daily basis. Over the past four years, the topic has come and gone, a number of meetings were held, and a variety of solutions discussed. Even after all the meeting and discussions, some neighbors were still surprised this week. “When I got home last night I found a sign saying ‘No Parking’ in front of my house.” one neighbor emailed me.
The City of Raleigh likes street-side parking as it helps with traffic calming, another problem being felt throughout the Lineberry area, but the ability for emergency access far outweighs the need to park in front of ones home. As neighbors adjust to the new parking rules, some will still find it convenient to park wherever they please. As I learned through following this issue, the HOA is dedicated to the safety of their neighborhood and has the support of the Raleigh Police Department to enforce the new rules.
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