The Lavaca City Council met on Monday evening, November 11 and voted unanimously to close the parallel parking on Main Street.
According to Shelly Hockaday, the Lavaca City Recorder, the council has considered the move for several months, and had been in talks with the Department of Transportation.
“It’s a safety issue,” said Hockaday. “You can’t see to pull out onto Main Street, and there is also a crosswalk nearby used by school children.”
Parking on Main Street will be stripped off and “no parking” signs erected. According to Hockaday, this will close off seven-eight parking spots.
No businesses have expressed opposition to the vote, however. “There is additional parking at the rear or side…” Hockaday concluded.
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