PPA in Manayunk/Roxborough/EF

[Malloy]

Isn't it obvious? The street was too narrow and the owners of the parked cars didn't park a few inches on the curb. Had they parked on the curb, the driver wouldn't have hit them

Bingo!

[Licious]

Placing a ton and a half (or more) of vehicle on a curb at any elevation stresses the concrete. Cracks develop that fill with water and in the winter, the water freezes and expands. This begins a process of erosion. Any way you look at it, it's simple; cars and other vehicles should not be parked in this way. Unfortunately enforcement by the police is practically non existent and the problem persists.

Sigh. You have no idea what you're talking about as well. Concrete curbs are designed for H-20 loading. Meaning you CAN drive on them. The concrete used is 3500 psi. Don't feel like trying to explain the mechanics you, but all concrete curbs in the city should be able to carry the load of a car. So can properly constructed sidewalks. You are still missing the point about issuing tickets for blocking a sidewalk when it clearly was in no way blocked. It's a money grab

[Debbie1125]

Sigh. Concrete curbs are designed for H-20 loading. Meaning you CAN drive on them. The concrete used is 3500 psi. Don't feel like trying to explain the mechanics you, but all concrete curbs in the city should be able to carry the load of a car. So can properly constructed sidewalks. You are still missing the point about issuing tickets for blocking a sidewalk when it clearly was in no way blocked. It's a money grab

I'm not so sure about that. On my street a few years ago a sinkhole opened in the street causing several sidewalks to buckle. New ones were put in by the city.

Now because of drivers who park with their tires up on the curb, those sidewalks are starting to crack and the curbs are also being pushed down.

And tickets should be issued for any car that is parked fully on the sidewalk.

[Licious]

I'm not so sure about that. On my street a few years ago a sinkhole opened in the street causing several sidewalks to buckle. New ones were put in by the city.

Now because of drivers who park with their tires up on the curb, those sidewalks are starting to crack and the curbs are also being pushed down.

The sinkhole was more than likely formed by infiltration of water into cracked house sewer laterals and the sewer. This causes a loss of soil which creates voids under the sidewalk curb and street. When this happens, yes driving on curbs and footways will exacerbate the problem, but is not the cause. The root cause of your sidewalk issue was never addressed. You will continue to have problems with your sidewalk until you or your neighbors replace your broken laterals.

You are still missing the point of this thread and my statements above though.

[PhilaCap]

It's illegal to park on sidewalks. Just saying.

[Licious]

It's illegal to park on sidewalks. Just saying.

"Sidewalk – Fine: $51.00

A ticket will be issued immediately if your vehicle is found to be blocking pedestrian access on a sidewalk." From PPA site. Just saying

[Debbie1125]

New Levering Street Parking Authority? - Roxborough-Manayunk, PA Patch

In the Manayunk-Roxborough area, driving and parking on narrow streets always presents a challenge. Outsiders may doubt the wisdom of parking cars on both sides of the street when it makes driving vehicles through pretty tough. But, residents know that every spot removed ensures more and more parking headaches.

[billy ross]

You've gotta be really stupid to park that far from the curb. Those are the people that end up parking on the sidewalk after it costs $5k to fix their sideswiped car. They don't comprehend the happy medium.

New Levering Street Parking Authority? - Roxborough-Manayunk, PA Patch

In the Manayunk-Roxborough area, driving and parking on narrow streets always presents a challenge. Outsiders may doubt the wisdom of parking cars on both sides of the street when it makes driving vehicles through pretty tough. But, residents know that every spot removed ensures more and more parking headaches.

[McQ]

New Levering Street Parking Authority? - Roxborough-Manayunk, PA Patch

In the Manayunk-Roxborough area, driving and parking on narrow streets always presents a challenge. Outsiders may doubt the wisdom of parking cars on both sides of the street when it makes driving vehicles through pretty tough. But, residents know that every spot removed ensures more and more parking headaches.

I'd like to buy that note writing man/woman a beer.