Woodland Avenue parking and coming construction disruption
Summary
The west side of Woodland Avenue has confusing, legally unenforceable no-parking signs, and major projects (Newell Bridge replacement, creek widening) will likely wipe out most remaining on-street parking. Residents are already getting tickets while hit-and-runs go uninvestigated, and the council wants hard numbers on parking losses plus neighborhood meetings before decisions.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Woodland Avenue Improvements design project totals about $700,000 ($525,000 Measure A funds plus a $175,000 city match); encampment cleanups run $10,000–$15,000 each.
Creek-side residents could gain safer, clearer parking rules — but could lose spaces if restrictions are imposed.
West-side residents and workers who rely on street parking could lose spaces to construction and restrictions; some feel blamed for creek dumping they say they didn't cause.
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