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The town of Atherton is moving forward with a residential permit parking program to address ongoing congestion in neighborhoods near the Town Center and library, the council unanimously decided on July 16.
The City Council voted to restrict on-street parking on Maple Avenue, between Station Lane and El Camino Real, and Ashfield Road, between the Town Center and El Camino Real, to residents and their guests during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program aims to ease parking overflow tied to increased library usage and community events.
It will be the only parking permit program in the town.
Residents along the affected streets have raised concerns about non-resident vehicles occupying parking spaces for extended periods since the library has opened. Earlier measures — including speed humps, red curb-painting and outreach — provided some relief but did not fully resolve the problem, according to the town.Â
Households on Maple Avenue and Ashfield Road are eligible for up to four resident permits and additional temporary guest permits. Enforcement would begin after signage is installed, with police and code enforcement officers responsible for ensuring compliance.
The policies and procedures of the program are undecided. Town Manager George Rodericks will be responsible for determining the criteria and how the program will work.
Atherton plans to conduct a larger review of parking and traffic circulation near the Town Center later this year. The town will also review adding a pedestrian pathway to connect the Town Center to Watkins Avenue.
The program’s expenses will initially be covered by the existing police and public works budgets. The town plans to review long-term costs and staffing needs after implementation.
